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March 29, 2002 - Mandy Moore responded to the skimpy outfit she ends up in for Elton John's new video 'Original Sin' that had many comparing her to Britney Spears. Mandy said, "What I am about to reiterate is in no way an attempt to defend myself, for I don't feel the need to. I am just simply stating: the shots pictured are from a video. A video, not of my own, but of another artist. Was I comfy in parading in that outfit? Of course not! Because I wore that outfit in a video, does it mean I am headed in a direction stylistically that is the opposite of everything I am? NO!!! Guys, all I ask is for you to accept the fact that this wasn't my personal decision. the video, outfit, etc. are NOT MANDY MOORE... nor should they be. It was an acting role just like in a film. Watch the video first lol." Check out the pictures in question here.

March 29, 2002 - Mandy Moore was asked on her official site's message board what she feels her weeknesses are, to which she replied, "My weaknesses? Well let's see... I consider myself to be outgoing, but I also tend to be shy around new people. Like starting this film, 'Try Seventeen', I was quiet until I got to know some of the crew, etc. I think in a sense it's a way of guarding myself. Weird. I think I can be overly-sensitive at times. I hate it! And hell, I am an aries so I am stubburn and always like to be the leader (at times it could be a bit bossy??? I dunno). Geeez, hehe."

March 25, 2002 - Mandy Moore told fans on her official site's message board on Sunday, "I am not doing a photo shoot for Maxim magazine. No. LOL... I recently did a shoot for Blender magazine (they appear in this month's issue w/ Shakira on the cover).... and YES -- I AM DRESSED you guys!! come on guys." Of course Blender is a music magazine spin-off from Maxim.

March 25, 2002 - Mandy Moore is still in Vancouver, BC filming 'Try Seventeen' with Elijah Wood. When asked by a fan on her official site's message board if there was any way they could see her before she left, Mandy said, "How gorgeous is it here? I love Vancouver (so far). Sure, I am a bit homesick, but i am having a blast working. The sun is a certainly welcomed... more so than the snowy cold lol. Come visit us... Others already have."

March 23, 2002 - Mandy Moore was asked by a fan on her official site's message board what her favorite scene in her hit film, 'A Walk to Remember' was. Mandy said, "The wedding was probably my favorite scene to shoot, although I loved every moment of making the movie. Watching the film now, my favorite scene is when Shane and i pass each other in the hall at school (it's in slow motion and 'Mother, We Just Can't Get Enough' is playing). That was the last scene I shot for the movie. I burst into tears when we were done with it :("

March 23, 2002 - Mandy Moore told fans on her official site's message board the motivation behind her song 'When I Talk To You'. Mandy said it "basically talks about how i was feeling 2 years ago; depressed about the situation with my friends. true friends stuck by me, while others automatically thought different of me. They thought because I had gone off to try my hand at having this career, that I had transformed into a different person. Therefore, those people chose to treat me in a way that crushed my feelings. It hurt to know those people were out fo my life, but the therapy was writing the song and turing it in to a postive situation."

March 22, 2002 - Mandy Moore answered 25 questions from a fan on her official site's message board on Thursday. Amongst her answers were that Mandy doesn't drink alcohol, she'd most like to own 'another's heart', and that she feels she is 'way too sensitive'. For the complete Q&A intended just not only Mandy, but everyone on the singer's board, read more.

March 22, 2002 - Mandy Moore answered a fans question about her 'Try Seventeen' co-star Elijah Wood having great things to say about the 'Lord of the Rings' actor. Mandy said, "Elijah rocks! He is such a genuine, professional, and hard-working guy... not to mention very sweet. The film is going very well (we just ended our 2nd shooting day). Can't wait for you guys to see it!"

March 21, 2002 - After a fan posted a rumor that Mandy Moore was perhaps dating Kevin Dunn from the Real World New York, Mandy replied, "Oh my goodness!! I met Kevin during MTV's New Years Eve celebration. He is very cool and we became friends. I talk to him every now and then. That's all... lol."

March 19, 2002 - Mandy Moore was asked on her official site's message board for her feelings on singer Jeff Buckley. Mandy said, "Jeff Buckley is amazing and I encourage everyone to go pick up 'Grace'. 'Last Goodbye' could be one of my favorite songs of all time."

March 19, 2002 - Well again the controversial posting from Michelle Branch where she disses not only Vanessa Carlton, but Mandy Moore was pulled from her official site's message board again today. Luckily, anticipating such move, I've screen-capped the long posting leading up to answer #5. As well, Branch said of Mandy Moore, "I must admit, I loved reading off cue cards. I felt a bit like Mandy Moore 'Hi Carson! This is Mandy. Here's my new single 'Crushhhhhh' Hope you like it!' and she does that weird slur thing and then the signature Mandy look. Who knows? Do we all see being a V.J. in my near future? Probably not." Read on for the screencap and entire transcript of the controversial posting, that given the detailed content would at the beginning would question whether it came from a hacker... though look for record execs to force that opinion down. Besides, the moderator has the IP's of Michelle's posts, and decided to republish it earlier today. Read more.

March 19, 2002 - Mandy Moore responded to a fan's question on her official site's message board on whether professional recognition means more to her than the personal recognition. Mandy said, "It would upset me to think that anyone attaches a negative connotation with my name... but I understand that people are going to think what they want and unfortunately listen to rumors or ney-say from mean individuals. It honestly affects me and how I lead my day to day life. It bugs me to come on and read one mean comment on the message board." Mandy added, "At the end of the day, yes, it is important for my family and friends - my loved ones, to see me in a good light. But if others, those people I may never get the chance to meet or thank, don't think the same... well... then.... I am kinda outta luck." Read more.

March 18, 2002 - Mandy Moore checked in with fans on her official site's message board on Sunday night. Mandy wrote, "Well.... as I sit in my Vancouver hotel room, falling asleep on my keyboard, I am a newly colored blonde. Yep, I know, I know... I am kinda bummed but hey! it's for a month (I keep telling myself that). And to top it off, it's really short (above chin length). It's that staggeringly pathetic that a girl mentions her hair alterations first? Hehe....well. Cancun and MTV Spring Break was unusually fun this year." Mandy later wrote, "Just to further clear up any rampant rumors... hehe there are no signs of marriage to anyone at this point. I will let ya know. I am single and LOVING it!!" Read more.

March 14, 2002 - As we reported earlier this month, Mandy Moore has gotten to be one of the most searched for celebrities on the planet with her musical and film success. The singer had a huge total of 168,844 searches on pay-per search engine overture.com during the month of February. If Mandy continues this pace and Christina Aguilera continues her delays, she may jump to the #2 most popular pop princess soon. The most popular song query was for 'Cry' while the most popular misspelling was Mandy More. For a complete list of Mandy related searches and misspellings, read more.

March 13, 2002 - Mandy Moore was in the studio of KISS 92 in Toronto last Monday where she talked with Cory Kimm. Mandy talked about her movie 'A Walk to Remember', how it's so easy to fall in love with co-stars in film, her upcoming 'Try Seventeen' role, her shopping addiction, the Elton John video, her BMW X5 SUV, and her song 'Cry', which was #1 on the countdown that night. Listen to the 11 minute interview here.

March 10, 2002 - MTV News spoke with Mandy Moore's manager about her role in the film 'Try Seventeen' with Elijah Wood that she's going to begin filming next weekend. MTV says, "Moore will play a more world-wise 21-year-old gal from the Midwest who knows a thing or two about partying and hanky-panky." As for her new album, her manager says it will be "an organic rock/pop disc and will not feature any dance music." Look for the new CD to be out late 2002 or early 2003. Read more.

March 10, 2002 - Because of the flood of questions asking about Mandy Moore and her 'A Walk To Remember' co-star Shane West are dating, when you visit the 'Rumor Mill' section of Mandy's official site message board, atop the page you see in bold type: "Note: Mandy and Shane are NOT dating!" Check it out here.

March 10, 2002 - The National Celebrity Cabinet was announced February 21 by the American Red Cross and includes members such as Jennifer Love Hewitt, Mandy Moore and Hector Elizondo. The National Celebrity Cabinet was developed as part of the Entertainment Outreach Program to help our organization highlight important initiatives and response efforts. They will serve a one-year term. Read more.

March 10, 2002 - After MTV posted an article Friday on Mandy Moore's next film 'Try Seventeen', with Elijah Wood, the actress/singer clarified the report to fans on her official site message board. Mandy said, "I am sorry how the article sounded, but no, no, no. 'Try Seventeen' is not about me at all. The story focuses around Elijah's character. I play a supporting role---a college aged girl who happens to live in the apartment building that he moves in to. This girl is by no means crazy, but she is a flirter. There are no sex scenes acted or insinuated between my character and anyone else. lol.... It's a great story that I am more than proud to be a part of. Vancouver rocks and we are having a blast rehearsing and hanging out. I can't wait to go back and get started. Hope this cleared it up a bit."

March 9, 2002 - Lynn Barker of Teen Hollywood spoke with Samantha Mumba ahead of 'The Time Machine' release today. When asked if she's seen the films by other pop artists like Britney Spears or Mandy Moore, Mumba said, "No because I just came to the states and they weren’t out in Ireland. I wouldn’t compare any of the roles. They are very different. This film was very challenging and extremely technical with all the CGI effects and everything. I think it was harder than doing just a romantic story but I haven’t seen their movies. I think it’s great that the girls are doing that. I think the timing is quite bad so it looks like we’re doing it at the same time." Read more.

March 8, 2002 - I've compiled Overture.com list of the most searched for musicians in January and by a huge margin, Britney Spears headed the pack. With over 2.5 million searches, the singer dwarfed runner up Jennifer Lopez (525,492 searches). Others on the list include Tupac at #7, *NSYNC at #9, Christina Aguilera at #11, Mariah Carey at #13, Mandy Moore at #15, and Backstreet Boys at #16. For a complete list, read here.

March 8, 2002 - A fan on Mandy Moore's official site message board says some friends of his had mooned Mandy Moore and her boyfriend at the time Wilmer Valderrama at a packed restaurant, CPK. Afterwards, Wilmer chased the butt flashers and banged on their car window. Mandy responded to the report, and another on Wilmer having road rage against him by saying, "Oh my gosh..... lol! genius. I can't confirm the first part of the story..... hmmmm (since we have since parted ways), but I can tell you that yes, your friends mooned me.... not Wilmer and I was beyond embarassed. We were eating dinner at CPK (one of Wilmer's friends worked there) and they called my name, just as they were exiting and dropped their pants. As you can imagine, I was horrified because the restaurant was packed with families and everyone turned their attention towards me. It was awful. why would they have done that? Hmmm anyways... Funny story dude, funny story." The guy then posted his picture trying to land a date with the pop princess. Read more.

March 7, 2002 - Aparita Bhandari of the Toronto Sun spoke with Mandy Moore as the singer is in Canada this week on a promo tour. Bhandari asked about Britney Spears comparisons but Mandy distinguished herself saying, "Well, I am a brunette now. So that's different, right?" Moore added, "If you have blonde hair, you're a woman and you sing pop music, for some people that means you have to be like the person before you. But I am a different person." Read more.

March 5, 2002 - Mandy Moore was on an online chat with Allpop.com earlier today where she addressed a variety of issues including her new film 'Try Seventeen', her previous hit 'A Walk to Remember', and several personal questions. Having such a business schedule, one asked if the trouble Mariah Carey had recently has effected how she feels about having a busy schedule as a singer and actress. Mandy said, "I think that I am very privileged to not be the biggest mega-superstar in the world and to have the most hectic, crazy schedule in the world. I sympathize with Mariah, but I can't completely fit my head around the concept of physical, mental exhaustion, because my schedule has never been that crazy." Read the entire transcript here.

March 5, 2002 - A  fan asked Mandy Moore on her official site's message board if she had dated Billy Crawford, who had sung the Pokemon theme song. Mandy replied, "Talk about bringing the past up. LOL. Yes. we met on the *NSYNC tour. I was 15, he was 17. It only lasted for a few weeks. What a talented singer he is."

March 3, 2002 - Mandy Moore will be on the cast of Nickelodeon's "All That" which broadcast last night at 8:00 PM on Nickelodeon. Then on Monday, Mandy will perform some of the theatre's most heralded musical numbers at 8:00 PM on Bravo TV. Finally, CBS will re-air Mandy's interview with Craig Kilborn on the Late Late Show on Thursday.

March 2, 2002 - Mandy Moore was in New York on Thursday night to check out Citizen Cope who performed at Shine in New York City. The 17 year old Moore posed for some photos with the 33 year old Clarence Greenwood at the club gig. Check them out here.

March 2, 2002 - Mandy Moore will join fans for an online chat on Monday, March 4. If you'd like to pose a question, or just chill out and spend some time with her, get yourself to AllPop.com at 4PM (ET).

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