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Billy Corgan‘s commercial debut promotes a local company in his hometown and benefits an animal welfare organization.

“I can honestly say that if it had been anybody else in the country outside of Chicago … I probably wouldn’t have done it,” Corgan said, according to the Chicago Tribune.

“(And because) the commercial’s obviously very focused on the Chicago market,” added Corgan of the combined advertisement for his wrestling company Reinaissance Pro and Walter E. Smithe furniture.

The furniture company donated $50,000 to PAWS Chicago–the city’s largest no-kill animal organziation– in exchange for Corgan’s participation.

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Kyle Chandler Daughter Sawyer Lobby For Sharks In Texas

Written by Vegetarian Star on February 27th, 2013 in Actors, Animal Issues.

Kyle Chandler

Kyle Chandler, star of the hit television series Friday Night Lights, will be joining his adolescent daughter Sawyer to educate lawmakers in Texas on the cruelty of shark finning.

Chandler is scheduled to address legislatures on Humane Lobby Day on March 14.

He and Sawyer back H.B.852/S.B. 572, which intends to “prohibit the sale, trade, purchase and transportation of shark fins in Texas.”

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Dr. Neal Barnard was a guest on CBS This Morning.

Dr. Barnard discussed the impact of Alzheimer’s disease on millions of Americans and what can be done to prevent it.

“There’s nothing more frightening than losing your memory and your connections. Most people have thought, well, it’s just part of aging and I’m going to spend the last 5 or 10 years of my life not knowing anybody,” said Dr. Barnard.

“The beautiful news is we now know what seems to be triggering that so that we can avoid it.”

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Slice Of Vegan Celebrity Birthday Cake To (Drum Roll)

Written by Vegetarian Star on February 27th, 2013 in Birthdays.

Chelsea Clinton

A big slice of vegan birthday cake goes out to the following vegetarian or vegan celebrities.

Photo: Kyle Cassidy/Creative Commons

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Cornelia Guest Unveils E-Commerce Website

Written by Vegetarian Star on February 26th, 2013 in Fashion.

Cornelia Guest

Cornelia Guest has unveiled several spring items on her e-commerce website.

Items available include two new clutches in her handbag line. The collection ranges from $130 to $350.

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Emily Deschanel and husband David Hornsby are living life to the fullest, raising their first child, son Henry.

Deschanel, a vegan, animal welfare advocate and environmentalist, is already instilling the values of a cruelty-free and eco-friendly lifestyle in Henry.

The Bones actress is using earth-friendly baby products and feeding Henry a meat-free diet.

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Art Smith On LYFE As A Meat Reducer

Written by Vegetarian Star on February 26th, 2013 in Business, Chefs, Food & Drink, Restaurants.

Art Smith and Tal Ronnen

Art Smith and Tal Ronnen

Art Smith is one of the brains behind LYFE kitchen, a restaurant in the LA area serving healthier convenience food.

Although LYFE is not a vegetarian restaurant, it does offer plant-based options for those customers. In addition, it serves more sustainable meat products.

Smith spoke with the LAist on his decision to remove some meat from his menu at home.

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Erykah Badu

A big slice of vegan birthday cake goes out to the following vegetarian or vegan celebrities today.

Photo: PR Photos

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