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December 30, 2001 - Mandy Moore posted a New Years greeting on her official site's message board saying, "Just wanted to thank YOU for the invaluable support you offered me this year! Wow... 2001 rocked, but hold on to your socks for 2002. You ain't seen nothing yet, lol! HAPPY NEW YEAR to you and your loved ones. Make it the best yet!"

December 30, 2001 - Conan O'Brien spoke with a Bill Clinton impersonator in a bit Friday night where he told Conan why he was on the show, "Hey, I heard you had Patrick Swayze and Mandy Moore on the show. Hoo-hoo! That chick's legal in five states!" Conan said, "No, sir, it's actually Patrick Stewart and Marc Maron." 'Bill replied, "Oh. See ya." 

December 30, 2001 - Mandy Moore responded to a post on her official site's message board complaining that the person had been thrown out of a record signing in California. Mandy said, "I would NEVER EVER get anyone thrown out. Believe it or not, in-stores run very quickly and are extrememly organized. Sadly, there isn't even time to really have a short convo with anyone. I wish. I am also not in charge of the in-store. The actual record store, plus the record company, set the in-store up and run it too. I am sorry you got kicked out. What city? I would love to see what happened. I hope you enjoyed your other CD but I wished you would have realized I would have helped if I knew about it."

December 29, 2001 - Well again Mariah Carey dominated one of our polls, this time asking the favorite song of the year. Carey came out on top with her hit, Loverboy, which beat out the Christina Aguilera, Mya, Pink, and Lil' Kim collaboration, 'Lady Marmalade' and Mandy Moore's 'Crush'. Popdirt.com's latest poll asks which official site's message board is best. Vote for MandyMoore.com here.

December 29, 2001 - Katrillion spoke with Mandy Moore and they have a video of the interview which features Mandy talking about her post 9-11 PSA spot, her new album plans, and her new film 'A Walk to Remember'. Mandy is saying her New Year's resolution is to eat healthier and exercise. Check out the clip (in Quicktime) here.

December 27, 2001 - Britney Spears gave her thoughts on others in her music genre including Mandy Moore and Willa Ford and Jessica Simpson saying, "I think they're all very cool. Anybody who's out there fulfilling their dream and working hard and doing what they love, I think that's a beautiful thing. So I definitely think that's very cool."

December 26, 2001 - Mandy Moore revealed on her official site's message board on Christmas day that rumors that she'll begin recording a new album in February are true. Mandy said, "Haha well, well, well... Someone knows all the latest news lol. Yes, I am in fact going into the studio sometime in February to begin work on another record. I have been writing and also crossing my fingers to be working with certain people on this album. What it will be like: hmmmm wait and see. You won't be disappointed I hope!!!" Mandy added, "ps: listen to 'Someday We'll Know' on the 'A Walk To Remember' soundtrack... that should give ya a hint."

December 26, 2001 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Gemma Tarlach gave her thoughts on the year in music and said, "B-list boy bands such as 98 Degrees did a fast fade, as did also-rans in the Britney Brigade, including Mandy Moore and Jessica Simpson." Read more.

December 24, 2001 - Mandy Moore told fans on her official site's message board Sunday that she and That 70's Show star Wilmer Valderrama are still an item. Mandy revealed, "Wilmer and I are wonderful thanks. He is coming to visit me after Christmas, so I am very excited!!"

December 24, 2001 - Mandy Moore posted on her official site's message board Sunday why she's going with a new brunette look to bring closure to this 'unsolved mystery.' Mandy said, "Unsolved mysteries - could be one of my favorite shows.... Ok I am joking. Too scary. Umm... about the hair: I was bored. I loved being a brunette in the movie (even though it wasn't supposed to be the nicest shade of brown) and wanted to dye my hair back. It has been this way for almost 3 months now. who knows if I will ever go blonde again.... that is the true mystery." Mandy added, "PS: What is being a girl all about: coloring your hair. well maybe not." 

December 24, 2001 - Mandy Moore expressed frustration about the likely lack of radio play her latest single 'Cry' will receive telling fans on her official site's message board, "Well they haven't techinically gone for 'Cry' yet (supposed to after the holidays). But getting tons of adds your 1st, 2nd, or 3rd week out doesn't mean that your song is going to be a hit. It doesn't matter if a radio station 'adds' your song, but rather if they actually play it a lot. There is so much political action that goes on that I can't even begin to explain. I am holding out hope for this song because I know how good it is. Better than any other song I have released... although it makes me sad that something I am so proud of will be heard in a movie more than on the radio where it should be."

December 22, 2001 - Mandy Moore's latest video for 'Cry' will debut on MTV's TRL on Thursday, December 27. Mandy will be calling in for the event. As well, according to her official site, Mandy to be a guest on the show in early January around the time "A Walk To Remember" is released. Check your local listings for time and channel.

December 22, 2001 - The former moderator of the Mandy Moore message board as of Wednesday posted what he knew as to why he was removed as moderator. Jon (bills50000) wrote: "As many of you noticed, I no longer appear on the moderators list for the Official Mandy Moore Message board. Quite honestly, I know little more about the reason for this than you all seem to know. What I hear is that Mandy or her management requested to Sony that I be removed, and it was done." Read on for his full rant, that incidently precluded the spat where Jon referred to Mandy as being jaded. Read more.

December 22, 2001 - The controversy between Mandy Moore and her now former official site's moderator and stalker of her Florida home Jon (bills50000) has again exploded as he responded when asked if Mandy has changed by saying, "I think the jadedness is the problem." Moore angrily replied to the reference saying, "Jon, please be nice... how can you even comment on who I am as a person? I don't mean to be rude, but you put me in a very uncomfy positon by being at my home... how could I have possibly been myself?" Read more.

December 22, 2001 - When asked on her official site's message board if she was a geek or a popularity queen, Mandy Moore replied Friday, "Me -- oh I was and am a geek. Totally... but the word geek is not bad... just different. I am proud to be different."

December 22, 2001 - Katrillion is having a contest where you and a friend could be flown round-trip to Los Angeles to attend the Hollywood premiere of "A Walk to Remember," starring Mandy Moore and Shane West. You also win a copy of the movie's soundtrack. Check out more and enter here.

December 20, 2001 - Ian Spelling of Entertainment News Daily spoke with Mandy Moore about her last album 'Mandy Moore' that received warm reviews but disappointing sales. Mandy admits, "I'm still shocked and pleased by the reviews, and I'm not upset that not many people had a chance to listen to the album. It didn't sell very well, but I'm not bummed - it just makes me want to go in the studio and do an even better record. But I'm happy and proud to sit here and say I'm satisfied with the record and that everyone out there who has it is satisfied with it." Read more.

December 19, 2001 - Ahead of last night's airing of the TNT Christmas in Washington featuring Mandy Moore, the singer posted on her official site's message board, "I still can not believe I had the honor to meet our PRESIDENT and perfrom for him and the First Lady. It could have been one of the coolest moments of my life (and the proudest for my parents). Regardless of your political preference, meeting one of the most influential men in the world is truly unimaginable."

December 19, 2001 - Mandy Moore posted on her official site message board in response to cali_chic16 who said, "I heard from one of my friends that her grandma lives down the street from yours and her grandma asked yours if she can introduce the two of you to each other and when your grandma asked you you said NO!" Mandy said in response, "Not only would I never be mean to someone purposely, but my grandma is not in the best of health, and therefore doesn't live in a house. plus, she lives in Florida and since we are close, I know most her friends. This is a very silly story."

December 16, 2001 - The New York Post is asking in today's blind item: "Which pop princess keeps her weight own by taking laxatives? The downside is she sometimes has accidents requiring even more costume changes than normal."

December 16, 2001 - Mandy Moore will appear in an upcoming episode of MTV's "Diary of Mandy Moore" which premieres January 16 on the music network. Mandy again popped onto her message board to thank fans for creating a get well soon thread on her site. She's hoping to get out of the house soon.

December 15, 2001 - Mandy Moore's mother posted on her daughter's official site message board that the young singer is very sick at the moment with Mandy herself sounding a somewhat more positive tone about the situation in a later post. Read more for what mom and Mandy had to say.

December 11, 2001 - WireImage.com has 48 photos of Mandy Moore wearing both red and gray-ish colored dresses, including some posing with President Bush. Mandy was at the TNT's Christmas in Washington which will be premiering Sunday, November 16, at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Check out the backstage pictures here. As for photos from the actual show, check here.

December 9, 2001 - Mandy Moore was at the premiere of Ocean's Eleven in the Westwood section of Los Angeles, Wednesday, December 5. Check out the picture here.

December 9, 2001 - Mariah Carey, Destiny's Child, Enrique Iglesias, Mandy Moore, Josh Groban, and Charlotte Church will perform an hour-long CBS television special 'A Home For The Holidays With Mariah Carey', which is scheduled to air at 8 p.m. ET on December 21. The show helps raise awareness about adoption. Read more.

December 8, 2001 - Its Kat on the Mandy Moore message board posted a photo of Mandy Moore from 1992 from when she met her at summer camp at the JCC in Orlando in 1992. Mandy confirmed the photo was her saying, "I was there! I did the theatre program over the summer of 1992... wow... how incredible?!?!" Check it out here.

December 6, 2001 - WireImage.com has a huge gallery of photos from the 2001 Fox Billboard Awards in Las Vegas on Tuesday. For photos of Aaron Carter, *NSYNC, Mandy Moore, Janet Jackson, and dozens of other musical stars. Check out all the photos here.

December 4, 2001 - WireImage.com has photos of Aaron Carter, LFO, Dream, Willa Ford, Jessica Simpson, and Mandy Moore all performing at the 106.1 BLI Long Island Winter Jam 2001 in Uniondale, New York on Sunday night. Check out the pictures here.

December 2, 2001 - Mandy Moore is included in the latest Popdirt.com poll asking "What Was The Top Pop Song Of 2001?" for "Crush". Vote here.

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