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September 30, 2002 - A fan on Mandy Moore's official forum thanked the singer/actress for her role in 'A Walk To Remember', which touched the fan very much. Catie had lost her mother to cancer recently and later decided to watch the movie. Read more.

September 30, 2002 - Popdirt.com's new poll asks 'Which female pop star is the LEAST fan friendly?' Vote for someone other than Mandy Moore here.

September 30, 2002 - Mandy Moore was quizzed on her official website forum on Sunday how her new movie 'Saved' was going. "Vancouver is amazing (I love the fact that it is fall here) and 'Saved' is going better than anyone could have expected," she said. "I can't believe we are only 2 weeks in to it -- we are working so hard, it feels as if we are nearly finished. Weird. Although it's been very nice to meet so many of you who come out to say hello and watch us do our 'thing', lol. it should be fun to see how it turns out."

September 26, 2002 - Anonymous writes "In Europe, Mandy Moore, released a new single titled, 'Top of the World.' The track has yet to be released to buy, but European radio is currently playing it. Whether or not the track will be released in America is undecided. You can download the track on file-sharing website KaZaA."

September 22, 2002 - Mandy Moore revealed on her official site message board, "I have never had SPAM." And as for her comment that the forum posters were "too much," Mandy said, "I was wrong. there can never be too much of a good thing."

September 20, 2002 - A fan asked Mandy Moore on her official message board what she's been doing lately. Mandy said, "I am in beautiful Vancouver as we speak, doing some last minute script-reading and research on the computer for 'Saved' (we start shooting tomorrow). I am so psyched to be a part of this cast. We have such an amazing man at the helm of this whole project (Brian Dannelly -- he wrote the script and is directing us... such a treat). The rest of the cast: Jena, Mac, Patrick, Eva, Heather, etc. are amazing and we have had such a blast hanging and rehearsing so far. I can't wait to start and for you guys to eventually see the final product. Well, besides that, just being a lazy bum is my top priority. I will let you guys know if something causes that to change... Hehe. peace out, yo!"

September 20, 2002 - Nicholas Sparks put in a kind word for Mandy Moore his acknowledgments in his new novel 'Nights in Rodanthe'. Sparks wrote, "Mandy Moore and Shane West were both wonderful in 'A Walk To Remember', and I appreciate their enthusiasm for the project." Mandy told fans on her official message board in response, "I am beyond flattered. He actually sent me an advance of the book a few months ago (it's an excellent read by the way -- pick it up). He's such an amazing individual. I hold him in such high regard." Read more.

September 18, 2002 - canadaluvsmandy on the Mandy Moore official site message board posted her review of the 'Try Seventeen' debut at the Toronto Film Festival. The fan commented, "Faboulous! Easily one of the most original romantic comedy's I have seen is ages, 'Try Seventeen' manages to side-step all the cheesy cliches usually inherent in this kind of film. Great dialogue is only one of the many praises I can heap upon the script. It's witty, intelligent, original, and not afraid to take chances with the audience. But the story is all the more richer for it. It never steps where you think it will, instead surprising the viewer with some scenarios we haven't seen before." Read more.

September 18, 2002 - After a fan asked Mandy Moore on her official site message board how was it having to gallivant in your bra and undies in 'Try Seventeen', the singer/actress responded, "Hey! Come on now. Why don't you wait and see the film. I certainly don't gallivant around. It's for all of about 15 seconds that I am even not fully dressed."

September 15, 2002 -  Mandy Moore's official website reports, "Mandy has just shot a brand new video for a brand new song. We can't tell you what song it's for yet, but we can tell you that she's more excited about this than she has ever been about any other recording or video she has done! More details coming soon!" Most likely it's for a movie soundtrack.

September 14, 2002 - In an interview with the Philippine Star about her being the new face of clothing brand 'Penshoppe', Mandy Moore spoke about her relationship with her new boyfriend. She said "It’s a very new thing. I’m very happy." Stylist Jazmin Krozba said, "She was very pre-occupied thinking about her boyfriend who's playing at the U.S. Open tonight for the quarterfinals. She was gushing." Of course, she's referring to Andy Roddick, the current 11-rank professional tennis player in the world today. Click here to read the article and photos here.

September 13, 2002 - Mandy Moore tells fans on her official site's forum that despite rumors that she is a smoker, it simply isn't the case. "I am not offended by those whom choose to smoke (a lot of my friends do and I ride their butts all the time trying to get them to quit, but alas I am unsuccessful). I, however, have never touched one and would never. Big boo."

September 12, 2002 - Mandy Moore told fans on her official message board she is an admirer of Mila Jovovich's fashion sense. Mandy said, "In Teen People I stated that I admire Mila's fashion sense, and stand behind that, because she never fails to dazzle when it comes to looking classy and beautiful. As far as her acting skills, I haven't seen any of her films. She rocks though."

September 12, 2002 - A fan on the Mandy Moore official message board shared her story of abuse and stalking by her boyfriend looking for help from other forum members and Mandy herself. Mandy posted, "Get away and never look back. You don't deserve to spend your days that way and he obviously doesn't deserve your love. We are all here for you babe. Whenever you need to talk. xoxox my prayers are with you." Read more.

September 11, 2002 - Mandy Moore explained to fans where she was when she learned of the September 11 terror attacks. "The morning of September 11th, I was in LA at home with my mom, fast asleep while the phone was ringing off the hook. Finally I heard my mom wake up to answer it. Knowing that something had to be wrong -- no one would ever call at 7 am for no reason. I followed her to kitchen-- it was my dad, at home with my brothers in FL, telling us to turn on the TV to any channel. I did and just about fell off the couch -- overcome by emotion and what I was watching." Read more.

September 11, 2002 - Mandy Moore responded to a message board fan's question as to whether her 'A Walk To Remember' co-star Shane West was invited to her 18th birthday party because he was interested in in one of her best friends from Orlando, Jenna or Reid. Mandy said, "Hahaah! Shane was invited to my 18th brithday party because he's a friend of mine, not because he was interested in Jenna or Reid. lol. Nice change to the usual 'story' though." Read more.

September 8, 2002 - Mandy Moore tells fans she's again changed her hair color. She told fans on her official message board yesterday, "That's right. blonde again. I just thought you guys should be privied to this kind of relevant knowledge. I am quite bummed.... But it's for 'Saved' [her new film with McCauley Culkin]. I can't wait to start working on it. I'll keep you guys updated."

September 8, 2002 - When a fan on Mandy Moore's official message board asked people what do you wanna achieve this year, Mandy herself had an answer. "In a perfect work-related world, I would love to continue the trend and complete one more film before I start working on the new album," she said. "Although, as long as I maintain sanity and happiness, all while enjoying life with my family and friends, I'll be just peachy. Thanks."

September 8, 2002 - Andy Roddick tells Us Weekly that reports he's an item with Mandy Moore are untrue. "We are just friends," he said. Asked why Mandy and her mother were at the U.S. Open to watch a match, he said, "Her mother is a big fan." For her part, Mandy responded to a posting on her message board yesterday asking if she was "screwing Andy Roddick" saying, "You guys are too much."

September 8, 2002 - Mandy Moore revealed to fans who she's be listening to lately.
Right now I am diggin:
Elton John, 'Madman Across the Water'
Mackenzie BC, new artist whom wrote 'Cry'. The album is beyond.
The new Switchfoot album. I have an advanced copy, haha, it's amazing.
John Mayer, 'Room for Squares' (who isn't?).

September 7, 2002 - Asked which Hollywood couple she was obsessed with, Mandy Moore responded, "Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez. What's up with that? All of us on the set clamor to the drugstore to buy the magazines when they come out, so we can read up on all the gossip."

September 2, 2002 - Mandy Moore sent a new message out to fans earlier today on one of her official message boards. Mandy said, "Ok, ok, I know... I'm the worst! Things have literally been uber-crazy.... but I know that's no excuse. 'How to Deal' ended about 2 weeks ago and since then, I have been recording, filming a video, and traveling. Although I am back in LA now, relaxing and prepping for my move to Vancouver to being 'Saved', things just haven't seemed to stop. lol!!! So many exciting things are happening... including: buying a new home here in LA. Too wierd. I was just in NYC for a few days and actually shot the cover of Elle Girl with Ms. Kelly -- it was great to hang with her for a bit. Britney Spears and Shakira were in the same photo studio and Kelly and I worked up the guts to go over and say hello -- too funny. Besides that, nothing much is going on.... I will continue to keep you guys in the loop though. Take care and be well."

September 1, 2002 - Kelly Carter of The Vancouver Province chatted with Mandy Moore about soybean wax candles, which are environmentally correct and have great scents. "I have started using soy candles because they burn clean and last much longer," says Mandy Moore, who along with Allison Janney, Britney Spears, Jessica Alba and Tiffani Thiessen is a fan of candles from Ooohlala of Beverly Hills. "The lavender and herbs scent is delicious," Moore says. "I always take it with me on the road." Read more.

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