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June 28, 2004 - Mandy Moore took part in an online chat on MSN promoting her new film 'Saved!' on June 9th and was asked if she found it surreal when she sees herself in a tabloid. "It's surreal because most of what they write is untrue," Moore said. "When it has to do with your personal life and it's untrue and you want to speak out, it gives them satisfaction and it's something I've had to deal with the last few months and I'm doing ok. You live and learn." Check out the entire chat transcript here.

June 28, 2004 - Don't look for any cola endorsement contracts headed Mandy Moore's way anytime soon. When the actress/singer was asked if she preferred Pepsi or Coke on her official website on Thursday (June 24), Moore responded, "Soda is disgusting. Vitamin water all the way!"

June 28, 2004 - Mandy Moore may be the next pop singer turned Broadway performer. She was asked about the Broadway show 'Wicked' the other day on her official website and responded, "'Wicked' is beyond amazing! I've actually seen it twice and was offered the chance to replace Kristin Chenoweth once she leaves the show. What an honor... But how could anyone step into those shoes? She's pretty unbelievable and irreplaceable and totally owns that role. Although I have to say that I'm obsessed with Idina Menzel. To me, she is the ultimate singer/performer and her voice blows you out of the water." Moore also recommended 'Assassins'. Read more.

June 28, 2004 - Adrian Ryan of The Stranger reports that Mandy Moore "was seen getting her colloquial groove on at various drinky local venues last weekish in the company of other also notably probably not really 23-year-old film stars", even though she recently told David Letterman "I'm the most boring 20-year-old you'll ever meet." Ryan added that sources tell him Moore's ID provided at these clubs indicated she was 23-years-old, not her actual age of 20. Read more.

June 14, 2004 - Heidi Klum, Seal, Jay-Z, Mandy Moore, and Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs attended the 2004 CFDA Fashion Awards on Monday (June 7) at New York Public Library in New York City. Check out pictures here.

June 14, 2004 - Anonymous writes "A new, and as of now untitled, original Mandy Moore song is being played on her new official site courtesy of Sire/Warner Bros. Records. It has not been announced as to what the song is attached to, but it is very, very good. The lyrics are about a bad breakup... Andy Roddick anyone? Check it out here."

June 14, 2004 - Mandy Moore appears on 'On Air with Ryan Seacrest' on Tuesday.

June 10, 2004 - atomickitten writes "According to The Z Review, Mandy Moore is currently in talks with producer Joel Silver ('The Matrix' trilogy) to play the role of Wonder Woman in the upcoming live-action movie. This news coincides with Mandy's recent post on her message board stating that she is currently preparing to take on several film projects. Read more."

June 10, 2004 - The Ottawa Sun reports Mandy Moore, now 20, says she's tired of reading magazines and going on the internet. The singer/actress lists American history, fashion, musical theater and cooking as areas she hopes to explore. Moore also would like to become a pilot like her father Don. Read more.

June 7, 2004 - A source tells Star magazine that Counting Crows' carrot-topped frontman Adam Duritz isn't dating Mandy Moore, despite the two repeatedly being seen together in New York City. The two are "friends" who were introduced by actress Mary-Louise Parker and are currnetly writing songs for Mandy's next album, which will be the first album that she is writing herself. Duritz recently posted on his website: "I am not dating Mandy."

June 7, 2004 - Anonymous writes "Mandy's Moore's official website, MandyMoore.com, has recently been relaunched, now under management by her new record company Sire Records/Warner Brothers Records. The new site features a number of new pictures, a brand new infopop messageboard, and a long message from Mandy about updates on her movies and upcoming record. Read on for Mandy's message to fans to launch the site.

June 3, 2004 - Mandy Moore answered a few fan questions on TRL's celeb mailbox, including the favorite movie of the films she's performed in. "I'm probably most proud of 'Saved!'," she said of her just-released flick. "I don't think I've been a part of something quite so smart, subversive and humorous." As for what music she's been listening to, Moore responded, "I'm currently listening to Butterfly Boucher, Gavin DeGraw and Patty Griffin." Read more.

June 3, 2004 - Splash News reports heartbroken pop princess Mandy Moore looked the image of despair as she shopped alone in Los Angeles the other day. Mandy is recovering from her split from longtime tennis beau Andy Roddick, who it was rumoured she wanted to wed. It is uncertain as to the reason for the breakup, but it has been reported that it has affected her deeply so what better way to get over the blues than some good old shopping therapy. She is pictured shopping for handbags at trendy L.A. store Barneys, waiting for her luxury saloon to be valet'd and picking up some essentials at Bristol Farms supermarket. Check out pictures here (use their search feature 'Mandy Moore Barneys').

June 3, 2004 - Monica Lewinsky is denying a report that she wants to make a movie about her White House affair with Clinton, in which she hopes she'd be played by Mandy Moore. Moore, in any case, isn't interested. "I am a pretty modest girl," she tells The New York Daily News.

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