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Mandy Moore Reprises 'Tangled' Role in New Sequel!

Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi will reprise their roles in the exciting sequel to the 2010 Disney hit, "Tangled!"

Crafted in the form of a short featurette,  "Tangled Ever After" will feature the much-anticipated wedding of the bruentte Rapunzel to the swashbuckling Flynn Rider. Accompanying the re-release of "Beauty and the Beast" in 3-D, it will play in theatres prior to the main attraction.

In a teaser released by Disney Studios, Rapunzel and Flynn's wedding plans go awry as Maximus, the ring-bearer and royal steed, realizes that he has lost the wedding rings.

"Tangled Ever After" hits theatres with "Beauty and the Beast," January 13th, 2012.

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Mandy Moore Spotted Leaving Salon in Beverly Hills!

A gorgeous Mandy Moore was spotted in Beverly Hills, Tuesday, January 3rd, leaving an appointment at the very ritzy Byron & Tracey Salon.

Looking rejuvenated, Mandy's hair looked voluminous against a comfy green sweatshirt that she paired with a pair of Current/Elliot jeans and chic ballet flats.

Love the look, Mandy!!

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Spotlight: Laura Marling's 'New Romantic' Video

In discussing Ryan Adams' collaboration with 21 year old singer/songwriter, Laura Marling, we couldn't help but spotlight one of Marling's best-known songs.

Entitled "New Romantic," it's a song that namedrops 'Ryan Adams' in its lyrics, but also starts with a catchy, upbeat tempo that mellows into a beautiful love song. The slower the song, the more Laura Marling sounds like Joan Baez, and that's always a good thing.

Enjoy!

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Ryan Adams' 'Ashes & Fire' Draws Inspiration from UK's Laura Marling

Enjoying commerical success not seen since "Easy Tiger," Ryan Adams' top-ten album, "Ashes & Fire" has garnered rave reviews from Rolling Stone, The Guadian, and the Los Angeles Times. Yet for a masterwork that seems to strike at the heart of Ryan Adams' alt-country roots, it seems suprising, shocking even, that had it not been for 21 year old folk-singing phenom, Laura Marling, "Ashes & Fire" may have never been produced.

Born February 1990 in Eversley, Hampshire, Laura Marling came out of the London folk scene alongside Mumford & Sons and Johnny Flynn. A former member of UK musical group Noah and the Whale, Marling released her first solo record in 2008, entitled "Alas I Cannot Swim." A fan of Ryan Adams (who had even dropped his name in her single, "New Romantic"), Ryan returned the favor in 2011 by drawing on Marling for precious inspiration while working on his latest album.

In an interview for Live from Abbey Road, Ryan explains. "I actually threw out the record I was writing, and rewrote my record based on [Marling's] album because I thought to myself, 'Somebody's actually taking this very seriously. I should probably take this seriously!'"

Earning Ryan his best debut on the UK charts ever, "Ashes & Fire" has led to a further collaboration between the two artists. The pair came together in November 2011 to perform one of Ryan's best-known songs, "Oh My Sweet Carolina," for Live from Abbey Road.

Enjoy!

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Mandy Moore feat. on "Ashes & Fire" by Ryan Adams

"Ashes & Fire" is not only a sensational album, it's also a family affair, with backup vocals for "Come Home" sung by Mandy Moore.

Like much of the heartfelt album, "Come Home" is a geniune reflection on love as only Ryan Adams can tell it. Sacrifice, loyalty, and love, echo throughout the heartfelt lyrics which read in part: "You built this home//This house is strong//You raised it with your love//A shelter from the winds//From the cold and dark."

"Come Home" incidentally, is Ryan's second track to be released this year with backup vocals by Mandy Moore. In June 2011, Ryan released the standalone single, "Empty Room."

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Merry Christmas from MandyMooreBlog.com!

Enjoy this rendition of "The Little Drummer Boy" as recorded by Mandy Moore for Walmart in 2007!

Merry Christmas!

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5 Gift Ideas for Mandy Moore & Ryan Adams Fans!

It's that time of year again for yuletide carols and stocking stuffers, and if you happen to be shopping for that special Mandy Moore or Ryan Adams fan in your life, you're in luck! MandyMooreBlog.com is excited to present our inaugural 5 Gift Ideas for Mandy Moore & Ryan Adams Fans!

5. A well-known advocate in the field of global health and climate change, Mandy Moore's philanthropic journey has taken her from the Darfur region of Southern Sudan to here at home on Capitol Hill. Ryan Adams's vocal support of funding for the arts and AIDS research, meanwhile, has benefited Vh1's Save the Music, and New York's famous Housing Works Bookstore Cafe.  Together Mandy and Ryan are two of Tinseltown's most influential social activists. This year, give the gift of social activism by donating in the name of your very own Mandy Moore or Ryan Adams fan. It will make you and your loved one feel good, and you can bet its at the top of Mandy and Ryan's wishlist!

4. In the beginning of 2010, MandyMooreBlog.com celebrated the release of Neal Casel's photographic tribute to Ryan Adams and the Cardinals entitled "Ryan Adams & the Cardinals: A View of Other Windows." Nearly two years later, it remains one of the defining photographic collections featuring the band known for hits ranging from "Let It Ride," "Cold Roses," and "Dear John." Best of all, it's the perfect gift for Ryan Adams fans and rock enthusiasts alike!

Mandy Moore Appears at 2011 Hollywood Style Awards!

The ever-radiant Mandy Moore appeared at the 2011 Hollywood Style Awards in Los Angeles, CA November 14th, 2011. 

Joining Eva Longoria, Zoe Saldana, Chloe Moretz, and others on the red carpet of Smashbox Studios, Mandy accompanied Tinseltown in recognizing the behind-the-scenes influencers and celebrities whose efforts lead the way where fashion is concerned in Hollywood. 

Sporting Temperley London's Spring Summer 2012 Martha Dress and sideswept bangs, Mandy complimented the ensemble with a pair of Andrew Meyer palladium earrings and Brian Atwood heels.

Presenting one of the nightly awards, Mandy was thrilled to recognize longtime friend, Molly Stern. A Hollywood staple whose resume includes CW's America's Next Top Model and films ranging from "Just Like Heaven" to "Killing Me Softly," Stern took home the award for Makeup Artist of the Year.

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Mandy Moore Won 'Tangled' Role Over Rachel Bilson

Rachel Bilson reveals in the November 2011 edition of Nylon Magazine that she auditioned to play Rapunzel in the 2010 Disney classic, "Tangled!"

"I sang 'Hallelujah' by Leonard Cohen and I went in before Mandy Moore!" notes the "Hart of Dixie" star. "I was totally mortified. It was just me, her, and her husband, Ryan Adams, who is an amazing musician. I was like 'Hi!' 'You can really sing!' I felt like such an a**."

All's well that ends well, we think!

In other news, we were thrilled to hear about a pair of well-deserved Grammy nominations for "Tangled," recently! Announced December 1st, 2011 for the 54th Annual Grammy Awards, the nominations include Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media ("Tangled Soundtrack") and Best Song Written for Visual Media ("I See The Light").

Interestingly, in the soundtrack category, "Tangled" goes up against another pop culture titan in "Glee: The Music, Volume 4." In the meantime, check out this amazing compilation video featuring "I See The Light!"

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Mandy Moore Speaks at 'Power of One Percent' Gala

Actress Mandy Moore joined Barbara P. Bush and Ronan Farrow for a star-studded gala at D.C.'s famous Newseum, recently.

Dubbed "The Power of One Percent" to mark the percentage of the United States budget spent on civilian foreign aid, the October 3rd event celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the government bureau primarily responsible for administering foreign aid. 

Serving as Population Services International (PSI) Global Ambassador, Mandy participated in a keynote discussion with Ronan Farrow, U.S. Department of State Special Advisor to the Secretary of State for Global Youth Issues (and son of director Woody Allen and Mia Farrow). Touting the global health benefits of civilian foreign aid, Mandy urged those in attendance to protect against burdensome Capitol Hill funding cuts that could do harm to global health initiatives worldwide.

Joining Barbara P. Bush and PSI CEO Karl Hoffman at a press reception earlier in the day, Mandy took the time to also reflect on a recent health mission to Cameroon. Looking back, she stresses that foreign aid is a good investment. "My basic message," she said, "is for Congress to stay the course on funding global health."

Keep fighting the good fight, Mandy!

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