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Alec Baldwin “Here’s The Thing” Podcast Lets PETA VP Talk Vegan Sweets

Written by Vegetarian Star on Thursday, August 22nd, 2013 in Actors, Food & Drink.

Alec Baldwin

Alec Baldwin is the host of a podcast series from WNYC called Here’s the Thing.

He regularly interviews entertainers, artists, policy makers and other movers and shakers in the industry, so an chat with Dan Mathews, vice-president for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, seems perfect for the station’s format.

The two discuss all of the standard issues PETA aims to cover, such as fur and animal testing, but when it comes down to getting the audience really interested, let’s face it–you have to talk about vegan desserts.

Mathews does get an occasional sweet tooth and can tell you exactly where to satisfy it.

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Anthony Weiner Sexting Could Inspire Carlos Danger Vegan Wiener

Written by Vegetarian Star on Thursday, August 22nd, 2013 in Food & Drink, Politicians.

Anthony Weiner

Anthony Weiner‘s sexting scandal may actually turn into something good for vegans.

Randall Richards is the president and owner of Carlos Danger Weiners, a hot dog company with the name inspired by the representative’s screen name he took when allegedly sending erotic messages and pictures of himself to female supporters of his NYC mayoral campaign.

Carlos Danger Weiner

Because of their cholesterol and fat content, eating real wieners can lead to clogged arterties and impotence, hindering your abilities to promote little Danger. Richards was approached by PETA and asked if he could make a vegan Carlos Danger (wiener, not the Congressman).

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Sugarland Guitarist Thad Beaty Is A Vegan Marathoner

Written by Vegetarian Star on Wednesday, August 21st, 2013 in Food & Drink, Male Musicians.

Thad Beaty, guitarist for the country rock group Sugarland, had a wake-up call several years ago.

Both his mother and the band’s music technician were diagnosed with cancer, the tech succumbing to the disease in 2012.

Beaty himself was suffering from high cholesterol with significant weight gain to accompany it.

A vegan diet sounded like music to his ears.

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Meatless Mouthful–Mario Batali Wants India For Its Vegetables

Written by Vegetarian Star on Wednesday, August 21st, 2013 in Chefs, Food & Drink, Meatless Mouthful.

Mario Batali

“India. I love their infinite way with vegetables and would love to learn more about their complex use of exotic spices.”

Mario Batali, in a Q & A with Women’s Wear Daily on the country he’d love to visit and why.

 

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Jay McGuiness Of The Wanted Wins PETA2 Sexiest Vegetarian

Written by Vegetarian Star on Wednesday, August 21st, 2013 in Food & Drink, Male Singers.

Jay McGuiness of the pop band The Wanted has been crowned Sexiest Vegetarian by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.

The singer won in the annual contest held by the youth division of the animal rights organization where fans vote for their favorite male and female vegetarian.

McGuiness is no stranger to a plant-based diet or PETA’s title.

He also won in 2011.

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Mayim Bialik Celebrated Emmy Nomination With Vegan Donuts (Video)

Written by Vegetarian Star on Tuesday, August 20th, 2013 in Actresses, Food & Drink, Videos.

Mayim Bialik celebrates the Emmys in tasty style!

The Big Bang Theory interviewed with On The Red Carpet, where she described how she took the news of being nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress.

Every woman (and even a man) is guilty of indulging in sweets after good news.

The vegan, neuroscientist and mother is no different.

But at least it’s a better option to downing potato chips.

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Zendaya Shunned Meatballs On “Shake It Up”

Written by Vegetarian Star on Tuesday, August 20th, 2013 in Actresses, Food & Drink.

Zendaya

Zendaya has been crowned one of PETA2’s Sexiest Vegetarians in the celebrity youth contest held by the animal rights organization.

The actress stars as Rocky Blue on the Disney Channel series Shake it Up.

Zendaya told Just Jared Jr. the role she plays onscreen is a lot like real life–at least at the dinner table.

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Erykah Badu At 4th Annual Texas Veggie Fair In Dallas

Written by Vegetarian Star on Tuesday, August 20th, 2013 in Female Musicians, Female Singers, Food & Drink.

Erykah Badu

Erykah Badu will perform at the 4th annual Texas Veggie Fair on Sunday October 20 at Reverchon Park in Dallas.

The event is free and will feature a live performance from Badu, as well as her speaking on the vegan and holistic lifestyle.

She will be present between the hours of 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

You can expect a lot of good thing’s at this year’s fair.

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