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February 25, 2002 - Mandy Moore gave her thoughts on working with Adam Shankman in 'A Walk To Remember' when posed the question on her official site's message board Sunday. Mandy said, "Adam gave me an oppurtunity to do something that most people would not have even thought of. He could be one of most passionate, honest, hard-working. and loving people I have ever met in my 17 years. He helped me a great deal with 'Walk...' and I would absolutely love to work with him again. We had the best time ever in shooting Wilmington, and even to this day, we are still good friends."

February 23, 2002 - Mandy Moore told fans on her official site's message board news that she'll be appearing in an upcoming Elton John video entitled, 'Original Sin'. Mandy gushed, "Words cannot desribe how I feel right now. Well, I wouldn't go that far because right now I am feeling a bit under the weather.... But, late last night, or rather, early this morning I completed work on the new David Lachapelle directed Elton John video 'Original Sin'. I was beyond amazing [I think she meant amazed]." Read more.

February 21, 2002 - Mandy Moore gave fans on her message board the scoop earlier and now Variety confirms the 'Try Seventeen' lineup that will include Moore, Elijah Wood, and Franka Potente. The film is being put out by Millennium Films and will begin shooting in March where Jeffrey Porter will direct the script written by Charles Kephart.

February 19, 2002 - Heather Wadowski of UniverCity spoke with Mandy Moore about how success has had an impact on her personal life, especially when it comes to her childhood friends. Mandy admits, "Your circle of friends obviously gets smaller when you enter something like this, and I’m still struggling to find out who my true friends are and who really cares about me. I believe that time heals all wounds though and will tell the truth about everything." Read more.

February 16, 2002 - Variety reports following the success of 'A Walk to Remember', Mandy Moore has been offered the lead role in the upcoming teen flick 'How to Deal. The film is based on the young adult novels 'Someone Like You' and 'That Summer' and is scheduled to begin shooting this summer. Earlier this week Mandy had revealed she'll be doing an independent film called 'Try Seventeen' with Elijah Wood. Since that begins filming in March, a summer filming of the 'How to Deal' role is certainly possible.

February 16, 2002 - Fametracker has a special feature on music stars turned film stars with comments on Britney Spears, Aaliyah, Mandy Moore, Beyonce Knowles of Destiny's Child, Jennifer Lopez, Kylie Minogue, Mariah Carey, the Spice Girls, and Christina Aguilera. Pretty funny stuff unless you are a diehard fan of a particular artist. Check it out here.

February 15, 2002 - Mandy Moore posted an update on her message board last night to reveal her shock over the success of 'A Walk To Remember' and insisted that she's not dating co-star Shane West. After wishing the couple and singles a happy Valentine's Day, Mandy broke news that she'll be starring in an independant film called 'Try Seventeen' with Elijah Wood. Mandy said filming will begin next month. She also announced plans for a new video, but said fans would have to wait a few days for details. Read more.

February 15, 2002 - Mandy Moore responded to compliments from a fan who initially admitted to finding her sound and dancing routines in 'Candy' to be annoying to begin with but she's slowly learned to like the singer after her latest album and after watching 'A Walk to Remember'. Mandy responded, "Wow... that is the ultimate compliment!! Thanks guys. You made my day. Hehe. I think I still make fun of myself for 'Candy'. Don't get the wrong impression though, the dancing and all was a bit um, not me. Thanks for sticking with me."

February 15, 2002 - Katrillion spoke with Mandy Moore about how she'll be celebrating Valentine's Day now that she's broken up with actor Wilmer Valderrama. Mandy said, "Well, I'm 17, and I haven't had a truly romantic Valentine's Day. I have so many years down the road to have those romantic Valentine's Days. I'm not worried about it." Meanwhile, Alex Greenwald, lead singer of fellow Sony artist Phantom Planet admitted, "[Mandy's] intelligent, super-young. It's not really a crush actualized, but I think she's really cute, has a good energy, and she's vibrant."

February 13, 2002 - Mandy Moore told fans why she's such a huge fan of actress and singer Bette Midler on her official site's message board today saying, "Yes, I love Bette Midler because she appeared on an episode of the Simpsons!! Well, that and for basically her whole career (music, tv, film, broadway -- everything I hope to accomplish one day). Plus, Beaches is one of my all-time favorite movies."

February 13, 2002 - Mandy Moore gave comfort to a fan on her official site's message board who's mother is sufferring from an agressive form of cancer. She and her mother went to see Mandy's film which touches on the same disease and Mandy offerred the advice, "Wow. as someone mentioned earlier in this post, I have never been faced with anything like this before and don't quite know what to say, except that you and your family will be in my prayers and thoughts. We are all here for you. Try and find the positive in life like Jamie did, even when faced in the most difficult situations. Maybe this journey never ends."

February 13, 2002 - Mandy Moore was asked on her official site's message board what she feels about people who have made fan sites about her and which is her favorite. Mandy said, "Wow! That is a very good question. Hmmm.. I could never pick a favorite. I just can't comprehend that anyone would ever dedicate their time to create these websites about me. Me??? It's too wierd but flattering. It is the ultimate compliment and most are so fantasically done!!! It definitely makes my day and makes me giggle to see all the my goofy pics from the early days lol!!! Thank you to anyone who has devoted their time to a fansite! You rock."

February 13, 2002 - US Weekly spoke with Mandy Moore about her style and makeup favorites. Mandy said her favorite brands were "Seven jeans, and tees, cashmere sweaters and jeans from Juicy." As for what she wears at home, Mandy admitted, "Baggy shirts, sweat pants, and socks." 

February 13, 2002 - Billie from KISS 92's Mad-Dog and Billie spoke with Mandy Moore before the release of 'A Walk To Remember' last month and their chat was just put up on the station's website. Mandy talked about the film, her makeup for the role, her song 'Cry', the AMA after-party, the Britney Spears & Christina Aguilera comparisons, and more. Check out the 5 min, 42 second clip here. Interestingly, she did talk about dating Wilmer and did say she was in love with the actor, only days before she was to break up with him and later claim she'd never been in love.

February 13, 2002 - Patrick Goldstein of the Los Angeles Times profiled the recent run of music stars heading to film and centered on Britney Spears' stab at the trade with this weekend's release of 'Crossroads.' Director Ann Carli told Goldstein she hung out at a Los Angeles theater to ask fans leaving Mandy Moore starring 'A Walk To Remember' if they planned on seeing Britney's film. "I was so relieved to hear most of them wanted to go. You can interpret tracking information in a million different ways. I just wanted to ground myself in reality," she said. Read more.

February 12, 2002 - A  fan posted her experience with Mandy Moore this morning outside the taping of Live With Regis & Kelly. Mandy apparently didn't sign the fans autograph and didn't acknowledge fans leaving many upset. Mandy told the fan, "Hmmm I read your message sweetie and I must say I am beyond upset. It sucks that few people ruin it for everyone. This morning when i first arrived at Regis and Kelly, we were late and had to rush to soundcheck. I couldn't sign for the ebayers (not that I would have because of all the previous drama) and one them cussed me out and then said 'I hope your movie fails'. So naturally, on the way out (we were going to a breakfast meeting from there), we walked straight to the car to avoid the mean ebayers. Had I known you were there sweetie, I would have loved to have stopped and said hello. I feel terrible that you had the impression of me from this morning, but I promise that next time... that won't be the case babe!" Read more.

February 10, 2002 - A  fan on Mandy Moore's official site message board wondered if Mandy had a lisp after some talk that she did. Mandy replied saying, "Lisp? Nope, I over pronounce my S's sometimes and it sounds like... well I dunno. But I can assure you... I don't have a lisp... sorry. Not that it is a bad thing."

February 9, 2002 - Mandy Moore was on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno Friday night to perform 'Cry' and she talked with Jay afterwards about 'A Walk To Remember'. When Mandy got seated, she accidently rubbed her nose up against Bernie Mac's face. The actor had a lot of brown makeup on that smudged on Mandy's nose. Jay went awhile before finally saying something about it. Check out a transcript of the interview and 3 photos here.

February 7, 2002 - Mandy Moore talked with AP radio about her switch from blond to brunette in 'A Walk to Remember.' Mandy said, "I think people could not disassociate me with the character if I'd kept the blond hair. People would have looked on screen and said, 'Oh, that's that pop singer Mandy Moore.'" 

February 6, 2002 - Entertainment Tonight spoke with Entertainment Weekly writer Dave Karger for his predictions on the new Britney Spears movie 'Crossroads'. Karger gave a positive outlook while taking a shot at pop rival Mandy Moore, "If Mandy Moore can make 12 million dollars for 'A Walk to Remember' (in its opening weekend), 'Crossroads' could be a blockbuster." Read more.

February 6, 2002 - Mandy Moore responded to a fans question about how she feels when she meets celebrities and that she doesn't consider herself one. Mandy said, "I am still in awww when around anyone really... I am such a fan of so many people that when I am faced with them, I clam up. I get very nervous.... hehe."

February 3, 2002 - Samuel Lee of Straits Times was on hand at the MTV Asia awards in Singapore Saturday and was left less than impressed with the affair. Lee said of Mandy Moore's teleprompter helped hosting job, "What was supposed to be a series of witticisms exchanged between hosts Mandy Moore and Ronan Keating as well as between the various presenters of the awards was revealed to the live audience as a carefully-written script projected onto it." Read more for winners and thoughts on the show.

February 3, 2002 - Apparently this Friday's Tonight Show With Jay Leno will be broadcast live (at least on the East coast), and Jay's second guest will be Mandy Moore. Mandy will first sing 'Cry' and then talk to Jay about 'A Walk to Remember.' Check your local listings.

February 3, 2002 - Roger Moore of the Orlando Sentinel spoke with Mandy Moore about her movie 'A Walk To Remember' where the singer revealed the movie's director Adam Shankman decided Mandy shouldn't talk to the other members of the cast and crew to be more like her character. Mandy admits, "So everyone's coming up to me and going, 'Hey, Mandy. It's really nice to meet you!' And I just go, 'Hi.' Didn't talk at all. And they'd be going, to Adam, 'I'd heard all these cool things about Mandy Moore, but she's really not a very nice person.'" Read more.

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