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November 30, 2003 - atomickitten writes "The long await Mandy interview with Dateline will finally be aired Friday night 8PM ET/PT. The preview says: "There are a lot of young stars (and some older ones) making headlines for racy clothes, suggestive dance moves and on-screen kisses. But Mandy Moore is taking the opposite route. The 'tween' queen is making a name for herself based on her movies and music career and talks to Ann Curry about her latest CD, 'Coverage'.""

November 30, 2003 - Anonymous writes "Last night, Mandy Moore was interviewed and profiled by Dateline. She's not half as big as Britney Spears or Christina Aguilera, but Dateline took notice of her and how she’s one who needed no stripping on every magazine cover or dance video just to be noticed. Her talent was enough to get her there and Dateline gave her thumbs-up for it, both in her singing and acting. Dateline also noted that among other singers who have dabbled in acting, hers was the one critics paid more attention to."

November 30, 2003 - Andrew Miller of the Kansas City Pitch reviewed Mandy Moore's latest album 'Coverage'. Miller writes, "Moore's no power-pop expert, but with the likes of Jellyfish's Andy Sturmer, Semisonic's Dan Wilson and Evan Dando on hand for Coverage, she didn't need to worry much about authenticity. And just as he did for another throwback project, Andrew W.K., producer John Fields coated every track with a glossy, cosmetic sheen, one that embellishes strengths rather than merely masking flaws." Read more.

November 30, 2003 - Mandy Moore posted a post-Thanksgiving message to fans on her official forum on Saturday. She writes, "Ok, so it's a little late.....but HAPPY THANKSGIVING!! I haven't been near a computer for the past few days and thought I'd add a message while it's still in recent memory. :) hope it rocked."

November 27, 2003 - Mandy Moore traveled to the Philippines last week for the first time. On November 21st she performed at the MTV Asia Summit (to raise awareness for those afflicted with HIV) and the night before she performed her first live concert at the Araneta Coliseum in Manila, Philippines. Check out photos and a report from the singer at MandyMoore.com. Moore also posted some messages after the trip at her official forum.

November 27, 2003 - The arrival and performance of top international artists such as Mariah Carey and Mandy Moore are signs that the Philippines is regaining the confidence of the world, Tourism Secretary Richard Gordon noted to Asia Times Online. "The fact that globally renowned stars are coming to perform in the Philippines shows they recognize the country as a safe destination, which will also give the same impression to foreign tourists," Gordon said. Read more.

November 25, 2003 - Mandy Moore appears on the Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn on Wednesday.

November 25, 2003 - pretty_eyez writes "Philippine Mariah Carey FanClub reports that during an exclusive video clip shown today in Startalk, a Philippine-showbiz talkshow, the Mandy Moore politely refused to be compared with Mariah Carey during a press conference. The two American stars were both in the country for a separate one-night concert. Moore, who staged a concert at Araneta Colisuem last November 21, said that her music cannot be compared at all to Mariah whose career is already a decade now. "She's an artist with such an immense career and she's a very talented person," Moore said. "I can't really compare myself to her... I can't. I'm actually a fan. That's it.""

November 22, 2003 - Mandy Moore has posted a video clip to emphasize that she only posts messages on her official Sony Music forum at MandyMoore.com, not any of the fan sites that have been advertising otherwise. Watch her brief message to forum posters here.

November 22, 2003 - The Manila Bulletin reports that the Philippine Bureau of Immigration issued yesterday a special work permit to American pop star Mandy Moore in time for her major concert tonight at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. Immigration Commissioner Andrea D. Domingo signed the special work permit in favor of Moore and her nine-man entourage who are in Manila for a six-day promotional tour. Read more.

November 17, 2003 - The new poll at popdirt.com asks, "Which female pop singer is most likely to someday be in a leaked sex tape?" Mandy Moore is one of the choices. Vote here.

November 17, 2003 - The trailer to Mandy Moore's upcoming movie 'Chasing Liberty' is out. The movie is set for a January 9th release. Check out the trailer here.

November 16, 2003 - Triumph the Insult Comic Dog goes after nearly everyone on his new rap single 'I Keed' from his debut album 'Come Poop With Me'. The pooch with the voice of Robert Smigel jokes about or gives mention to *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, Avril Lavigne, Fred Durst of Limp Bizkit, the Strokes, Eminem, Mariah Carey, Shakira, 'American Idol' stars Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken, Christina Aguilera, Coldplay, R. Kelly, Mandy Moore, 50 Cent, the White Stripes, Pink, Nelly, Snoop Dogg, Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs, Elton John, and Jennifer Lopez. Watch the video for the song at MTV.com.

November 13, 2003 - Mandy Moore spent some days in Paris with boyfriend Andy Roddick before returning. Check out pictures from her return at ColourPress.

November 11, 2003 - In an interview with The Associated Press, Mandy Moore grimaced at the idea of even trying to be a sexpot like pop rivals Christina Aguilera or Britney Spears. "I’ve just become a woman — I’m getting used to that. The last thing I want to do is have someone photograph me not wearing anything," Moore said. "I’m pretty wholesome, I’m pretty boring. I don’t do anything. I’m not crazy, there’s no dirt to find. I’m not a big partier, clubber, drinker, drug abuser. I guess I am pretty wholesome in that sense." Read more.

November 6, 2003 - Message to Ashton Kutcher, Mandy Moore wants to be on Punk'd again. "I'd love to punk Andy," Moore told Star magazine, referring to tennis boyfriend Andy Roddick, "because he's a really good practical joker, but no one can ever seem to get him." Moore also talked about her boyfriend's influence into getting her onto the tennis court. "I've picked up a racquet," Moore revealed. "I wouldn't say it's going well, but I don't get frustrated with myself."

November 4, 2003 - Ratethemusic.com reports Mandy Moore has admitted she and family are such fans skydiving that they decided to mark her brother's birthday in the sky. "We're daredevils. It's so much fun if you've never been," Moore said. "The first time I went, I went with my parents and [boyfriend Andy Roddick]. They had already jumped out of a plane so I didn't wanna be the baby or a chicken so I just went after them."

November 4, 2003 - Mandy Moore tells Us Weekly she can't imagine having the fame and attention that Jennifer Lopez receives. "I can't imagine being Jennifer Lopez followed around by paparazzi all the time," Moore said. "I couldn't do it. I want to go off by myself." Maybe that's why she has no plans to ever have her wedding become a reality show a la pop counterpart Jessica Simpson and 98 Degrees star Nick Lachey on MTV's 'Newlyweds'. "I don't know if I'd want to have my marriage taped," Moore said. "I'd keep it more private, but good for them!"

November 2, 2003 - Mandy Moore checked in with fans on her official forum on this morning. She writes, "Hi! Ok, the family did not go skydiving yesterday. Yucky weather, and a few things came up that kept me stuck in traffic until 6 pm. I hate the traffic here! And we had only 1 trick or treater at the house last night... 1. now there's the largest bucket of chocolate (yuck) left. I think we might try the skydiving adventure again today or tomorrow. Whatever the birthday boy wants. Hope you guys liked Leno. Also, I think 'Dateline' is on this Sunday... or Friday. Check it out. Woo hoo."

November 2, 2003 - Mandy Moore spoke with the WGN news team in Chicago via satellite in New York about her new cover album 'Coverage', and how far she's come since she signed her first record deal. Watch the interview here.

November 2, 2003 - atomickitten writes "Earlier this year, Mandy Moore had signed to star in 'Havoc', a filmed directed by 2-time Oscar winner Barbara Kopple and written by Oscar winner Stephen Gaghan. The movie is about 2 rich suburban girls who get lost in East LA, in the world of latino gangsters. But a few months ago, Mandy and her costar Jenna Malone both dropped from the movie. In a recent post on her board, Mandy explains the reason for her decision, and gives a peak at her upcoming, much anticipated new project. Check it out here."

November 2, 2003 - Mandy Moore performed on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on Thursday (October 30). Check out pictures from GettyImages.

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