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August 30, 2004 - Mandy Moore was sighted in South Beach on Friday (August 27) in Miami, Florida ahead of Sunday's 'Video Music Awards'. Check out pictures from WireImage.

August 30, 2004 - MTV News caught up with Mandy Moore and Marilyn Manson backstage at the Video Music Awards in Miami. First Moore said, "I'm presenting with Marilyn Manson, so I'm excited about that." Then when asked if Manson arrived to the awards on a yacht, he responded, "I rode in on Mandy Moore." Later, when the pair introduced The Polyphonic Spree, Manson said, "If Mandy and I had a love child... if she was old enough, this is what they'd look like."

August 23, 2004 - Mandy Moore posted an audio message to fans on her official website. She talked about her summer, the work she's doing on her new album which she hopes will be out early next year, her planned visit to the UK to promote 'Saved', and she talked about her new dog Avery. Listen to the message at MandyMoore.com.

August 23, 2004 - monkeywaster writes "OK! Magazine reports that Mandy Moore will be in Edinburgh, Scotland for the International Gala Premiere of 'Saved!'. The film is being shown at UGC Cinemas, Fountain Park on August 20th and 25th. Both showings are sold out. More details can be found at edfilmfest.org.uk."

August 23, 2004 - The New York Post reports profiled Details magazine's September issue and their report on stealth celebrity conservatives, including Jessica Simpson and Mandy Moore. But when contacted by The Post, Moore vehemently denied any affiliation to the Republican party via her publicist, who emphatically stated that "Mandy is not, nor has she ever been, a Republican." In December 2001, Moore performed at the TNT Christmas in Washington, which was attended by President Bush. She told readers on her website then: "I still can not believe I had the honor to meet our PRESIDENT and perform for him and the First Lady. It could have been one of the coolest moments of my life (and the proudest for my parents). Regardless of your political preference, meeting one of the most influential men in the world is truly unimaginable." Read more.

August 16, 2004 - Mandy Moore posted a message to her fans on Sunday (August 8). The singer/actress writes, "Guys, eek! Sorry it's been awhile since I've said hello. I wish I could blame it on some insanely hectic schedule, but I've been kind of a lazy bum recently. In between watching some wonderful films, hanging with some new friends, and going to the occasional meeting, I've been writing a bunch with my friend James (who is *amazing* by the way) and I'm really excited to find the right producer, band, etc... and get working on the record for real." Forum speculators are guessing "James" is James Renald, who was the writer for Moore's single 'Cry' and is the member of the Canadian group Sky. In an interview with Allpop.com, Moore said Renald "could be one of the most talented singer-songwriters out there." Read more.

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