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November 29, 2002 - A pal of Mandy Moore told the New York Post, "Mandy and Andy are together. She never dated Elijah Wood." The singer made her first public appearance with tennis star Andy Roddick at Monday night's Big Brothers, Big Sisters gala in Los Angeles.

November 29, 2002 - Mandy Moore popped into her official message board on Thursday to wish her fans a happy Thanksgiving. Mandy said, "To ye faithful board members: the happiest of Thanksgivings to you... Ok, let's try that again... HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Thanks for being a monumental part of a life I am so thankful for! Here's wishing you and yours the best of days!"

November 28, 2002 - ShockYourMind.org has a photo of Mandy Moore and her boyfriend, tennis player Andy Roddick, at the Rock-n-Racquets kickoff party in Miami Beach on Tuesday (November 26th). Check it out here.

November 26, 2002 - Mandy Moore and *NSYNC stars Lance Bass and Chris Kirkpatrick were amongst the stars at the Rising Stars 2002 Gala sponsored by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles at the Century Plaza Hotel on Friday (November 22) in Los Angeles. Check out photos of the event from GlobePhotos.

November 26, 2002 - Fans on Mandy Moore's official message board were giving the singer a tough time about her shiny green dress worn for last night's awards ceremonies where she won the Young Hero Award for Entertainment from Big Brother/Big Sister organization. Mandy said, "Thanks for your honesty... lol. Geeez. I happen to love the dress. I felt elegant and mature (not that I have to justify my reasons for wearing it you guys... but nonetheless). I think those pictures are terrible however.... Yeeeeesh. And yes my hair is brown and it has just grown out a bit while filming 'Saved'." Check out the photos and fan comments here.

November 26, 2002 - A fan on Mandy Moore's official forum advised the singer if she was going skydiving, to try it in Hawaii. Mandy said, "Sorry to inform you but... I went skydiving with my parents and Andy last Thursday, outside of L.A. I have to admit that I fell in love with it (PS: Everyone should try it once... unreal) and can't wait to go again. Maybe in Florida or even Hawaii. Thanks for the suggestion." Read more.

November 25, 2002 - Mandy Moore and *NSYNC stars Lance Bass and Chris Kirkpatrick were amongst the stars at the Rising Stars 2002 Gala sponsored by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles at the Century Plaza Hotel on Friday (November 22) in Los Angeles. Check out photos of the event from GettyImages, LFI, WireImage.com.

November 24, 2002 - Popdirt.com's latest poll asks which pop star was most worthy of being in the Rolling Stone 'Women In Rock' feature, or least worthy of being trashed by Joan Jett for being in it. Vote for Mandy here.

November 24, 2002 - A letter by Joan Jett was written to Rolling Stone after their 'Women in Rock' issue was published, but was not printed by their editors... And it isn't complimentary of Mandy Moore. Read it here.

November 22, 2002 - A fan asked Mandy Moore on her official message board whether she's ever had any unpleasant encounters with the paparazzi. Mandy admits, "Nope... Not cool enough for them to seek me out."

November 20, 2002 - Mandy Moore was asked on her official site's Rumor Mill if she planned on touring in support of her next album. "I will definitely tour on the next album," Moore responded. "There's a lot that goes into touring and it just hasn't been right on the last two records. I really need the time to put a show together, give a fan everything they pay for etc. I have been really spread thin with movies and music and, to be honest, haven't felt that I could give it my all due to time constraints. This time will be different." Check out more answered rumors here.

November 20, 2002 - Mandy Moore checked in with fans on her message board earlier today for the first time in awhile, though she says she's been lurking on the forums. "Ok, ok... lol. You caught me. I'm here. In fact, I've been here for the past 10 day reading your posts -- just not responding," Moore said. "You guys are too funny -- I have to say. It's been a rather intense past few months and I'm sure a brief period of rest and relaxation it's quite understandable to most of you. Although I've still been working (recording) for the past few days, I have also just been sleeping in, going to the movies, shopping for lots and lots of music, planning a sky diving excursion, laughing my arse of at comedy clubs, driving my car, and most importantly, spending quality time with friends and family (boyfriend included... which is very nice). Who needs work when one has the option of not working? lol... I promise to work on my lazy tendencies and start working soon.... lol." Read more.

November 20, 2002 - Angela627, moderator on Mandy Moore's official forum, put together some digitally altered photos of the singer and her boyfriend Andy Roddick, since finding photos of the pair have been hard to come by. Mandy saw the pictures and responded, "Angela! Don't you worry! I actually do have my own pictures.. lol... Although you are uber-creative and we both thought they were rather funny. You never cease to surprise me... lol." Check out the doctored pictures of the couple here.

November 16, 2002 - Ads.com has a pair of Mandy Moore commercials for Neutrogena. Check out the Neutrogena Body Clear: Clean And Clear - Prevent acne while you shower commercial here and the Neutrogena Skin Clearing Makeup commercial where Mandy describes the benefits of new blemish-fighting makeup here.

November 15, 2002 - Star magazine spoke with Andy Roddick about his developing relationship with Mandy Moore, whom he met in Toronto while Mandy was filming 'How To Deal'. Roddick said, "I went on a movie set and met her." Andy says he hasn't had good luck in relationships to this point. "I've been dumped more than I've been the dumper," he admits. The two see each other as much as possible, with Andy's publicist saying the couple spend "as much time together as they can."

November 11, 2002 - In a conversation in the new ElleGirl magazine, Mandy Moore and Kelly Osbourne shared a story about flirting, where Kelly recalled, "Yeah, and my friend-who's really hot-was hitting on you. he goes, 'You look bored' and you go, 'Yeah, I'm really bored. Bored of talking to you!'" Some fans thought it was a mean remark, and Mandy explained to Kelly, "I mean, if you are going to flirt with someone, you shouldn't say, 'You look bored.' So I just shot it right back at him." So is Mandy a meanie? She told fans on her official forum, "Of course this was going to be turned in to something it shouldn't have been. The whole article is us having fun and being goofs. Don't take anything to heart... Cause I sure didn't lol." Read more.

November 9, 2002 - Earlier this month Mandy Moore apparently posted a message to fans about the controversial Michael Moore film 'Bowling for Columbine'. The film which takes a critical look at right wing gun activists is a hit with those who want stricter gun control, but perhaps Sony Music thought the subject was too weighty for Mandy to comment on or to recommend the film, as the post appears to have been pulled (it shows up under a search under Messages to Fans, but gives a 404 error when clicked). If anyone is aware what Mandy posted about the film, please post a comment. The movie's official website includes four clips from the film, including the extremely funny 'A Brief History Of America' -- check that out here.

November 9, 2002 - Mandy Moore is on the cover of the new ELLEgirl magazine along with Kelly Osbourne. The site 'Ambition', an 'A Walk to Remember' fansite, has the scans. Check them out here.

November 9, 2002 - Mandy Moore was quizzed by a fan on her official website whether she's ever bought items off the clearance rack while shopping. Mandy admitted, "Who doesn't buy from the sale/clearance rack? You gotta hunt for a bargain. Plus my parents are after me about my shopping habits. Uh oh... Ooops."

November 9, 2002 - Mandy Moore recently checked out a Miami Heat NBA game and a fan on her official forum wondered if she was turning her back on her hometown Orlando Magic. "Hey, I was in town and wanted to watch a Heat game," Mandy explained. "We managed to score some great seats and I didn't wanna pass that up. It wasn't as fun as a Magic game, but I still enjoyed myself."

November 9, 2002 - A Mandy Moore fan posted the lyrics to 'Mandy Skater Boi', which even got a "hahahahahahahahahaha" from Mandy herself. The song references boyfriend Andy Roddick and ex-beau Wilmer Valderrama. JustAnotherFan wrote.. Read here.

November 7, 2002 - Mandy Moore was asked by a fan on her official forum how she liked working with Macaulay Culkin, Jena Malone, and Heather Matarazzo on the film 'Saved'. Mandy said, "All three of the mentioned are some of my favorite people ever. They are beyond talented and professional and I would make another film with in a heartbeat."

November 7, 2002 - Mandy Moore responded to the scan of her article in Seventeen magazine that referred multiple times to her boyfriend as tennis star Andy Reddish, instead of his real name, Andy Roddick. Mandy said, "This is the biggest 'wtf' ever! Where do they get this stuff? Hehe. Although, Andy and I can't stop laughing about it." Read more.

November 4, 2002 - ShockYourMind.org has scans of Mandy Moore on the September issue of Bliss magazine. Mandy tells the magazine, "I used to quite like bad boys. It's that instant attraction thing, knowing that there's always going to be the chasing 'cause he's not completely attainable, and that's always going to keep you interested. Now though, I'd prefer someone who's honest and genuine, rather than someone who's going to emotionally exhaust me because I can't figure him out." Check out the cover feature here.

November 1, 2002 - Mandy Moore exposed the ongoing fraud of some dilusional fans claiming to have an "official" Mandy message board with details on the singer's new album. Mandy said, "Hahaha!! That has to be one of the funniest posts I have ever read on the board. 'Adelaide's Lament'? 'From Guys and Dolls'. Sure, you guys know I love my musical theatre and I have definite aspirations to make to Broadway, but don't expect any of it on a regular album. None of what is written below is true. I had recorded one song, and one song only thus far. When I return home in the next few days, I will begin recording 3 new songs. I can't wait actually! Also, I am working with only one producer this time. Sadly, there is no Gregg Alexander involved or release date planned. Trust me enough to keep you guys up to date with everything that happens, not some silly info form the internet lol." Sensing his gig was up, Red Hot Boom Mandy claimed that the person posting as Mandy on her official site isn't really her. Read more.

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