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Comedian Harriet Kemsley Says She Went Vegan After Watching ‘Wicked’

Harriet Kemsley is the latest vegan guest to appear on the Dish podcast

25th April 2026

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Photo shows an athletic-looking man making a heart shape with his hands above a large pile of plant-based foods, including fruit, vegetables, and olive oil. The American Heart Association (AHA) recently updated its guidelines for cardiovascular health and recommends that people eat more plant protein and less meat

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Photo shows a pack of hounds running along a paved road lined with cars just behind a huntsman on horseback in a red coat. The UK government has launched a consultation on its proposed trail hunting ban and is asking for feedback from the public, as well as anti-hunting and pro-hunting groups.

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Photo shows Arash Yomtobian, the president and CEO of Mercy For Animals, an international nonprofit animal protection organization. He is also a global executive leader, an entrepreneur, and a longtime advocate for compassion. For Earth Day 2026, Yomtobian has written an op-ed about how making a positive change doesn't need to be about doing everything, it's just about doing something

This Earth Day, Progress Is In Your Hands This Earth Day, Progress Is In Your Hands

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Photo shows a new billboard from Project Slingshot's Ban CO2 Gas Chambers campaign, featuring vegan comedian Diane Morgan, and warning commuters about the reality of factory farming and so-called "humane slaughter" methods, such as CO2 gas chambers

Celebrity-Backed Billboard Campaign Warns London Commuters About Factory Farming Celebrity-Backed Billboard Campaign Warns London Commuters…

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Photo shows an athletic-looking man making a heart shape with his hands above a large pile of plant-based foods, including fruit, vegetables, and olive oil. The American Heart Association (AHA) recently updated its guidelines for cardiovascular health and recommends that people eat more plant protein and less meat

Leading Heart Health Organization Says Eat More Plant Protein, Not Meat Leading Heart Health Organization Says Eat More Plant Protein, Not Meat

Two blocks of fresh tofu on a wooden cutting board, to illustrate the cancer-protective effects of soy

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Shot of Couse's Earth Day vegan cheesecake with a green land-inspired layer and a blue one representing the ocean

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Photo shows a child dipping a chicken nugget into tomato ketchup on a tray with some french fries. The UK government is expected to announce a ban on fried foods such as chicken nuggets, battered fish and chips, and jam doughnuts in school dinners

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Photo shows comedian Harriet Hemsley, who recently appeared on the Dish podcast and said that she want vegan after watching 2024's 'Wicked'

Comedian Harriet Kemsley Says She Went Vegan After Watching ‘Wicked’

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Photo shows a pack of hounds running along a paved road lined with cars just behind a huntsman on horseback in a red coat. The UK government has launched a consultation on its proposed trail hunting ban and is asking for feedback from the public, as well as anti-hunting and pro-hunting groups.

You Can Help End Trail Hunting In England And Wales Today

Animals

Photo shows someone in a dark uniform placing salad leaves into a bowl. UK prisons are now required to take imprisoned vegan people’s ethical beliefs into account while planning menus.

UK Prisons Are Now Required To Accommodate Vegan ‘Belief-Based Diets’ UK Prisons Are Now Required To Accommodate Vegan ‘Belief-Based…

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Photo shows a scene from the pilot episode of Green Goddesses Take New York, a reality comedy show from UnchainedTV that follows follows real life friends Justina Adorno and Jamie Logan as they get body-painted as endangered fish and do yoga in Times Square

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Photo shows an older greyhound wearing a bright yellow coat with the name "Unbound the Greyhound" on it. Scotland and Wales have both agreed to ban greyhound racing, a decision that was welcomed by animal welfare coalition Unbound the Greyhound

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Photo shows Arash Yomtobian, the president and CEO of Mercy For Animals, an international nonprofit animal protection organization. He is also a global executive leader, an entrepreneur, and a longtime advocate for compassion. For Earth Day 2026, Yomtobian has written an op-ed about how making a positive change doesn't need to be about doing everything, it's just about doing something

This Earth Day, Progress Is In Your Hands This Earth Day, Progress Is In Your Hands

Arash Yomtobian, the president and CEO of Mercy For Animals, writes about the importance of small changes on Earth Day 2026 Earth Month

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Photo shows a woman's hands as she prepares a salad with fresh fruits and vegetables and leafy greens. Vegetarians have “substantially lower” risk of five common types of cancer, according to a landmark new study.

Vegetarians Have ‘Substantially Lower’ Risk Of Developing 5 Types Of Cancer, Says Study Vegetarians Have ‘Substantially Lower’ Risk Of Developing 5 Types…

Photo shows someone's hand as they hold up a carton of Oatly with the new "trust the processed" label addressing the oat milk's classification as a processed food

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Photo shows someone's hand holding up a glass of milk. Nine people are currently experiencing “serious illness” in Idaho after drinking raw dairy milk, and two children have been hospitalized

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Photo shows Lenny Kravitz at an event. Lenny Kravitz is a longtime vegan and is well known for his defined physique, which may be due to his strict workout regime and all vegan, mostly raw diet. Here's what Lenny Kravitz eats to stay shredded.

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Photo shows Arash Yomtobian, the president and CEO of Mercy For Animals, an international nonprofit animal protection organization. He is also a global executive leader, an entrepreneur, and a longtime advocate for compassion. For Earth Day 2026, Yomtobian has written an op-ed about how making a positive change doesn't need to be about doing everything, it's just about doing something

This Earth Day, Progress Is In Your Hands

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Photo shows a large western lowland gorilla, the same subspecies as the Bristol Zoo gorillas who were just moved to their new home in a conservation park

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Photo shows someone working in a field of green plants. A global shift towards plant-based diets could help to reshape the agricultural sector and reduce labour costs, according to new research

Global Shift To Plant-Based Diets Could Revolutionize Farming And Reduce Labor Global Shift To Plant-Based Diets Could Revolutionize…

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Photo shows someone eating a healthy, plant-based hospital meal in bed. A catering company has reduced hospital food emissions by 22 percent over the last year with “Greener By Default” plant-based meals

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Photo shows a pack of hounds running along a paved road lined with cars just behind a huntsman on horseback in a red coat. The UK government has launched a consultation on its proposed trail hunting ban and is asking for feedback from the public, as well as anti-hunting and pro-hunting groups.

You Can Help End Trail Hunting In England And Wales Today You Can Help End Trail Hunting In England And Wales…

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Photo shows a new billboard from Project Slingshot's Ban CO2 Gas Chambers campaign, featuring vegan comedian Diane Morgan, and warning commuters about the reality of factory farming and so-called "humane slaughter" methods, such as CO2 gas chambers

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The new campaign is drawing attention to CO2 gas chambers, which are used to kill 90 percent of farmed pigs in the UK Activism

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Photo shows comedian Harriet Hemsley, who recently appeared on the Dish podcast and said that she want vegan after watching 2024's 'Wicked'

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Photo shows an athletic-looking man making a heart shape with his hands above a large pile of plant-based foods, including fruit, vegetables, and olive oil. The American Heart Association (AHA) recently updated its guidelines for cardiovascular health and recommends that people eat more plant protein and less meat

Leading Heart Health Organization Says Eat More Plant Protein, Not Meat Leading Heart Health Organization Says Eat More Plant Protein, Not Meat

Photo shows an athletic-looking man making a heart shape with his hands above a large pile of plant-based foods, including fruit, vegetables, and olive oil. The American Heart Association (AHA) recently updated its guidelines for cardiovascular health and recommends that people eat more plant protein and less meat

Leading Heart Health Organization Says Eat More Plant Protein, Not Meat Leading Heart Health Organization Says Eat More Plant…

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