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Leona Lewis Meets Spelt, Barley, Quinoa Through Aldo Zilli On Tour

Written by Vegetarian Star on Thursday, June 17th, 2010 in Chefs, Female Singers, Food & Drink.

British singer Leona Lewis performs at 02 Arena in London on June 12, 2010.   UPI/Rune Hellestad Photo via Newscom

Leona Lewis chose chef Aldo Zilli to cater 4 dates at the O2 arena on her current tour where all employees are banned from eating meat.

The chef who’s worked with stars like Freddie Mercury, Paul McCartney and George Michael says he’s introducing foods like spelt, barley and quinoa to give Leona energy on stage.

Zilli is a chef who has not only embraced the concept of Meat-Free Mondays, but has decided to make every day vegetarian in one of his restaurants he converted to veggie, Zilli Green, in the Soho district of London. Zilli Green offers vegetarian breakfasts, main courses like Cous Cous & Soya Burger with Pickled Cucumber, Avocado, Mustard Dressed Mixed Leaves, Homemade Mayo & Ketchup, Thin Chips and vegan desserts like the dairy free Tiramasu or the Organic Tofu & Limoncello Cheesecake.

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Prince "Ebony"

Prince "Ebony"

How does a man in his 50s stay so slim and wrinkle-free all while retaining his chick magnet status? Must be the locally grown veggies.

Prince is featured as the cover boy for the July issue of Ebony and the crew had the pleasure of eating a four course vegan meal with the musician during the 12 hours they spent with him at Paisley Park in Chanhassen.

He’s set to receive the BET Lifetime achievement award on June 27, plus he was one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People for 2010 and was once voted PETA’s Sexiest Vegetarian in 2006.

Here are a few highlights from what appears to be his emailed interview.

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HOLLYWOOD - APRIL 21: Actor Corey Feldman attends the opening night of 'Chicago' at the Pantages Theatre on April 21, 2010 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Angela Weiss/Getty Images for The Pantages Theatre)

“You know, a lot of people talk about, “we should do this” or “we should do that”. Well, we actually follow those footsteps by making the world’s most biodegradable album using all recyclable materials, printing with soy ink, using a corn plastic disc tray… and then we took it a step further by doing green “off the grid” performances where we’re rerouting the standard power sources with biodiesel generators and using alternative energy. On the animal front side of it, I’ve done a lot of work with organizations like PETA, Farm Sanctuary, Last Chance for Animals, and the Humane Society. I’ve actually gone as far as being on the Senate floor in Boston to try and help pass laws with those organizations.”

—Corey Feldman, during an interview before a recent concert in Seattle, Washington.

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Bob Harper “The Biggest Loser” Coach Goes Vegan

Written by Vegetarian Star on Tuesday, June 15th, 2010 in Food & Drink, Reality TV.

The Biggest Loser trainer Bob Harper enjoyed a ride through the streets of Los Angeles, California on May 24, 2010 in his classic Porsche. Fame Pictures, Inc

The Biggest Loser coach Bob Harper has stepped up his veggie eating game and gone completely vegan!

The once vegetarian who was a big loser in his cholesterol numbers–100 points–after dropping meat recently told VegNews that dumping all animal products from his diet has improved his health even more.

“I enjoy living a plant-based diet because it makes me feel clear headed and strong, not to mention my genetically high cholesterol dropped more than 100 points. That was all the motivation I needed.”

Harper, who has criticized high animal protein diets as a way to lose weight, recommends Biggest Loser contestants either follow a vegetarian diet, or one that is mostly plant based while competing on the show.

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The Food Network show Cupcake Wars recently featured Sugar Cupcakery bakery (say it fast three times) in a competition between owner Karla Jennings and bakers from Orlando and Los Angeles to create sweets for George Lopez‘s golf tournament.

Sugar Cupcakery has a dozen or so vegan versions to their cupcakes, including the Tiramasu, Carrot, Grapefruit, Lemon Raspberry, Coconut Lime and more. And at Sugar Cupcakery, you can have your tea and eat it too, as the Earl Gray is infused with the flavorings of the beverage.

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NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT - JUNE 13: (EDITORS NOTE: ONE MONTH USAGE ONLY FROM CREATE DATE) Sir Paul McCartney performs live on the main stage during day three of the Isle of Wight Festival 2010 at Seaclose Park on June 13, 2010 in Newport, Isle of Wight. The festival, now in it's ninth year after being reincarnated in 2002 is attended by 50,000 music fans, which features headline acts Jay Z, The Strokes and Sir Paul McCartney. (Photo by Simone Joyner/Getty Images)

Paul McCartney was one of at least two vegetarian performers at the Isle of Wight festival in the United Kingdom, along with singer Pink.

McCartney was said to have brought along his veggie catering staff, which cooked up meals for him and the crew using local ingredients.

The Isle of Wight Festival was awarded The Greener Festival Award in 2009, and this year encouraged its fans to use public transportation, bike or carpool to the festivities.

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Slice Of Vegan Celebrity Birthday Cake To (Drum Roll)

Written by Vegetarian Star on Tuesday, June 15th, 2010 in Birthdays, Female Singers.

NEW YORK - AUGUST 29:  Musician Bif Naked arrives for the 'Playstaion 2 pre-MTV Video Music Awards Party' at Eugene's on August 29, 2002 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Mainz/Getty Images)

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

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41558, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - Saturday June 12 2010. Russell Simmons launches the NOH8 milkshake at Millions of Milkshakes for the 40th LA Pride Anniversary in West Hollywood. Photograph:  Koi Sojer, PacificCoastNews.com More fabulous photos from Russell Simmons day at Millions of Milkshakes where he whipped up a vegan Oreo milkshake that will benefit NOH8 this week. The shake contains Oreo cookies, vegan vanilla ice cream, soy milk and chocolate powder. It does not contain milk, cream or any other dairy products or eggs, however, so it’s just as compassionate to animals as it is to Russell matching all sales of the shake this week to the GLBT awareness charity. 41558, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - Saturday June 12 2010. Russell Simmons launches the NOH8 milkshake at Millions of Milkshakes for the 40th LA Pride Anniversary in West Hollywood. Photograph:  Koi Sojer, PacificCoastNews.com

41558, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - Saturday June 12 2010. Russell Simmons launches the NOH8 milkshake at Millions of Milkshakes for the 40th LA Pride Anniversary in West Hollywood. Photograph:  Koi Sojer, PacificCoastNews.com (more…)

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