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Alan Cumming on Veganism: Be Kind, Eat Plants, and “Just Do It, Bitch”

The Traitors’ host has been vegan since 2009, credits Mike Tyson with inspiring the switch, and has some choice words for people who still think they can’t give up meat and dairy.

October 29, 2026

What Will Life Look Like for NYC Pets Under Mamdani? Ask His New Animal Welfare Chief. What Will Life Look Like for NYC Pets Under Mamdani? Ask His New Animal Welfare Chief.

October 27, 2026

First, the Vegan Carrot Cake. Now, We Have the Famous Chocolate Cake Recipe, Too. First, the Vegan Carrot Cake. Now, We Have the Famous Chocolate Cake Recipe, Too.

October 17, 2026

‘Scandal’ Star Bellamy Young Shares the Moment She Decided to Stop Eating Animals ‘Scandal’ Star Bellamy Young Shares the Moment She Decided to Stop Eating Animals

October 14, 2026

She Decided at 12 She Wanted a Vegan Italian Restaurant. Now She Owns the Best One in America. She Decided at 12 She Wanted a Vegan Italian Restaurant. Now She Owns the Best One in America.

October 12, 2026

How This New Mexico Chef Is Reclaiming Indigenous Foodways Through Her Vegan Restaurant How This New Mexico Chef Is Reclaiming Indigenous Foodways Through Her Vegan Restaurant

October 12, 2026

This Family Farm Raises Dogs for Meat—and We’re Kind of Obsessed This Family Farm Raises Dogs for Meat—and We’re Kind of Obsessed

September 24, 2026

20 Things We Learned From the Veg Stars on ‘Chicken Shop Date,’ No Chicken Required 20 Things We Learned From the Veg Stars on ‘Chicken Shop Date,’ No Chicken Required

September 17, 2026

NYC’s Beloved Restaurant Candle Is Closing. Its Chef Says He Made a Big Mistake. NYC’s Beloved Restaurant Candle Is Closing. Its Chef Says He Made a Big Mistake.

September 15, 2026

Before Oat Milk and Impossible Burgers: How Vegan Food Took Root in America Before Oat Milk and Impossible Burgers: How Vegan Food Took Root in America

September 7, 2026

News

After 19 Years, Baker Behind Award-Winning Vegan Carrot Cake Shares Her Secret Recipe

Patti Dann of the beloved Cafe Indigo shares the secret to her iconic carrot cake recipe with VegNews.

September 3, 2026

Restaurant Review

Great Food, Yoga, and Vibes: Meet San Diego’s Popular Trilogy Sanctuary Great Food, Yoga, and Vibes: Meet San Diego’s Popular Trilogy Sanctuary

August 29, 2026

How Jane Velez-Mitchell Built a Vegan Media Empire How Jane Velez-Mitchell Built a Vegan Media Empire

August 28, 2026

Obsessed With Japanese BBQ Sauce? We Dare You to Try This Indonesian Version. Obsessed With Japanese BBQ Sauce? We Dare You to Try This Indonesian Version.

August 13, 2026

Los Angeles’ New Vegan Chocolate Shop Makes a Very Good Case for Dairy-Free Bonbons Los Angeles’ New Vegan Chocolate Shop Makes a Very Good Case for Dairy-Free Bonbons

August 12, 2026

Why Diane Warren Doesn’t Care If Her Views on Meat Make You Uncomfortable Why Diane Warren Doesn’t Care If Her Views on Meat Make You Uncomfortable

August 5, 2026

Exclusive: Hollywood’s A-List Turns Its Attention to the Food System: ‘A Modern Day Disaster’ Exclusive: Hollywood’s A-List Turns Its Attention to the Food System: ‘A Modern Day Disaster’

July 31, 2026

Are You Even Making Matcha Right? Instagram’s “Matcha Mommy” Shares Her Top 20 Tips Are You Even Making Matcha Right? Instagram’s “Matcha Mommy” Shares Her Top 20 Tips

July 29, 2026

How Woody Harrelson Became Hollywood’s Greatest Vegan Advocate How Woody Harrelson Became Hollywood’s Greatest Vegan Advocate

July 23, 2026

Health + Wellness

Dan Buettner Says the Secret to Longevity Isn’t What You Think—And We Believe Him Dan Buettner Says the Secret to Longevity Isn’t What You Think—And We Believe Him

July 9, 2026

Atlanta’s Vegan Pancake Empire: The VegNews Story Atlanta’s Vegan Pancake Empire: The VegNews Story

July 2, 2026

One Tragedy May Have Changed the Future of Horse Carriages in New York Forever. One Tragedy May Have Changed the Future of Horse Carriages in New York Forever.

July 1, 2026

13 Ways Billie Eilish Uses Her Massive Platform to Help People, Animals, and the Planet 13 Ways Billie Eilish Uses Her Massive Platform to Help People, Animals, and the Planet

June 29, 2026

Ask the Expert: How to Craft an Unforgettable Plant-Based Wedding Menu Ask the Expert: How to Craft an Unforgettable Plant-Based Wedding Menu

June 25, 2026

16 Celebrity Flexitarians on Why They’re Eating Less Meat: From John Goodman to Kevin Hart 16 Celebrity Flexitarians on Why They’re Eating Less Meat: From John Goodman to Kevin Hart

June 22, 2026

Why Isa Chandra Moskowitz Is Done With Restaurants—and Turning Focus to Sandwiches and Tim Robinson Why Isa Chandra Moskowitz Is Done With Restaurants—and Turning Focus to Sandwiches and Tim Robinson

May 15, 2026

The Best Vegan Chef in America Has a Radical Rule for Running His Kitchen The Best Vegan Chef in America Has a Radical Rule for Running His Kitchen

May 14, 2026

Life is Hard. Here’s How to Make Meditation a Daily Habit. Life is Hard. Here’s How to Make Meditation a Daily Habit.

May 6, 2026

More VegNews

How Stevie Wonder’s Bacon Craving Helped Shape Seattle’s Vegan Food Scene How Stevie Wonder’s Bacon Craving Helped Shape Seattle’s Vegan Food Scene

April 20, 2026

One of Inglewood, CA’s Most Beloved Vegan Restaurants Is Closing—But Not Quietly One of Inglewood, CA’s Most Beloved Vegan Restaurants Is Closing—But Not Quietly

April 15, 2026

Health + Wellness

Aging Gracefully: What 7 Vegans Over 50 Know About Living Well Aging Gracefully: What 7 Vegans Over 50 Know About Living Well

April 15, 2026

This Vegan Restaurant Owner Lost His Life Savings. Then 9,000 Strangers Gave It Back. This Vegan Restaurant Owner Lost His Life Savings. Then 9,000 Strangers Gave It Back.

April 14, 2026

90-Year-Old Plant-Based Pioneer Ann Esselstyn Sets Dead Hang World Record 90-Year-Old Plant-Based Pioneer Ann Esselstyn Sets Dead Hang World Record

April 9, 2026

Chloe Coscarelli Won Over America With Vegan Cupcakes. Then She Mainstreamed a Movement. Chloe Coscarelli Won Over America With Vegan Cupcakes. Then She Mainstreamed a Movement.

March 26, 2026

Want to Keep Your Fruit and Vegetables Fresher for Longer? A Common Sleep Aid Might Be the Answer Want to Keep Your Fruit and Vegetables Fresher for Longer? A Common Sleep Aid Might Be the Answer

February 28, 2026

Who Is Pinky Cole? Meet the Slutty Vegan Mogul and Newest Bravo Housewife Who Is Pinky Cole? Meet the Slutty Vegan Mogul and Newest Bravo Housewife

February 24, 2026

Why Big Meat Wants You to Believe Veganism Is Over Why Big Meat Wants You to Believe Veganism Is Over

February 18, 2026

34 Black-Owned Vegan Bakeries and Restaurants Serving Up Next-Level Vegan Eats 34 Black-Owned Vegan Bakeries and Restaurants Serving Up Next-Level Vegan Eats

February 9, 2026

Make These Vegan Martha Stewart Recipes for Your Next Dinner Party Make These Vegan Martha Stewart Recipes for Your Next Dinner Party

February 6, 2026

Master Maitake Mushrooms With These Expert Chef Tips Master Maitake Mushrooms With These Expert Chef Tips

January 13, 2026

Stop Serving Bad Holiday Drinks: The 10 Cocktail Rules Every Host Should Know Stop Serving Bad Holiday Drinks: The 10 Cocktail Rules Every Host Should Know

December 24, 2025

12 Vegan Chef-Created Holiday Drink Recipes 12 Vegan Chef-Created Holiday Drink Recipes

December 20, 2025

We Have It! Miyoko Schinner’s Recipe for Her World-Famous Plant-Based Butter, Revealed We Have It! Miyoko Schinner’s Recipe for Her World-Famous Plant-Based Butter, Revealed

December 18, 2025

The Vegan Businesses That Fed Their Communities When SNAP Benefits Disappeared The Vegan Businesses That Fed Their Communities When SNAP Benefits Disappeared

November 24, 2025

Tindle Is Leaving the US. Here’s Why the Vegan Chicken Brand Is Betting Big on Europe Tindle Is Leaving the US. Here’s Why the Vegan Chicken Brand Is Betting Big on Europe

November 21, 2025

After a Dramatic Battle, the New Owner of Miyoko’s Creamery Is Revealed After a Dramatic Battle, the New Owner of Miyoko’s Creamery Is Revealed

November 18, 2025

Elaine Hendrix on Vegan Living, ‘Dancing With the Stars’, and Life After ‘The Parent Trap’ Elaine Hendrix on Vegan Living, ‘Dancing With the Stars’, and Life After ‘The Parent Trap’

139 Years in the Making: The State Fair of Texas Welcomes Its First Vegan Vendor 139 Years in the Making: The State Fair of Texas Welcomes Its First Vegan Vendor

Yoga-urt Marks 10 Years as LA’s Vegan Frozen Yogurt Pioneer: “Part of a Community” Yoga-urt Marks 10 Years as LA’s Vegan Frozen Yogurt Pioneer: “Part of a Community”

San Diego Just Got a Playful Retro Diner … That Leads to a Dramatic Vegan Restaurant San Diego Just Got a Playful Retro Diner … That Leads to a Dramatic Vegan Restaurant

A Fire Nearly Destroyed This Beloved Vegan Barbecue Restaurant—But the Chef Isn’t Giving Up A Fire Nearly Destroyed This Beloved Vegan Barbecue Restaurant—But the Chef Isn’t Giving Up

From Snoop Dogg to Viola Davis, Celebrities Can’t Get Enough Slutty Vegan From Snoop Dogg to Viola Davis, Celebrities Can’t Get Enough Slutty Vegan