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MandyMooreBlog.com Presents Mandy Moore's Wrap-Up: April!

MandyMooreBlog.com is excited to present yet another edition of Mandy Moore's Monthly Wrap-Up! 

April started in a big way as Mandy Moore celebrated her 26th birthday on April 10th! All the very best on another year, Mandy!

On April 26th, Mandy took the plunge into prime time television with a scheduled cameo on the season finale of ABC's Grey's Anatomy! Airing May 20th, 2010, Mandy will play Mary, a patient of Dr. Miranda Bailey, played by Chandra WIlson. Joining a talented line of guest stars, Mandy follows actresses Sara Gilbert and Demi Lovato on the hit series' sixth season.  

On April 29th, legendary actors James Brolin and Jane Seymour were added to the cast of Love, Wedding, Marriage! Slated to play Mandy Moore's parents, Brolin and Seymour bring more than half  a century of acting experience to Mandy's newest romantic comedy. Twilight Saga's Kellan Lutz also stars in Dermot Mulroney's directorial debut. 

On May 2nd, Mandy continued the fight against malaria in Africa. With increased awareness of South Africa due to this year's World Cup, Mandy took to her popular Twitter-feed to join government leaders, professional athletes, and entertainment insiders in support of UnitedAgainstMalaria.com. Dedicated to combatting malaria, the site encourages both awareness and direct action in stopping the disease.

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Mandy Moore Continues Fight Against Malaria in Support of New Website!

  

In conjunction with World Cup 2010, Mandy Moore continued the fight against malaria in Africa with a series of posts on her popular Twitter-feed. 

"An African child dies of malaria every 30 seconds -- use your voice to change that," urged Mandy. "Show world leaders you're committed to sending nets and saving lives," she continued. "Ours is the generation that can end malaria. Join me and use your voice to make history and save lives. "

With a keen eye towards helping stopping the spread of malaria, Mandy's latest efforts come on behalf of UnitedAgainstMalaria.org. Organized by leaders in government, professional sports, and entertainment sectors, UnitedAgainstMalaria.org uses the upcoming World Cup soccer tournament to promote malaria-relief through awareness and direct action.

Fans may remember Mandy's first efforts at malaria-awareness through a high-profile trip to Southern Sudan in 2009. Joining forces with Population Services International (PSI) and the Global Fund, Mandy launched an unprecedented initiative bringing three million new mosquito nets to aid in the country's ongoing fight against malaria.

For more information on this incredible effort, simply visit UnitedAgainstMalaria.org.

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Mandy Moore Enjoys "The Robert Verdi Show"

Kicking back in the comforts of home, Mandy Moore enjoyed some downtime recently with one of her favorite TV personalities. 

"Watching [The Robert Verdi Show] with Raina and dying at how funny it is!" tweeted Mandy."

A graduate from Fashion Institute of Technology, Robert Verdi is a well-known TV personality, a sought-after celebrity stylist, and event-planning guru. A trained jewelry designer, his popular jewelry has appeared at Barneys, Bloomingdales, Bendel's, and Bergdorf Goodman. 

Debuting on television in the early 90's, Verdi accepted early roles on Gay Entertainment Television and Metro TV. A jack-of-all-trades, Verdi used his talent in fashion, decorating, and the media to broaden his career, which included wedding planning for Cynthia Rowley and designing the New York City apartments of Sandra Bernhard, Hugh Jackman, Mariska Hargitay, and Bobby Flay.

Accepting a new role on the Discovery Channel, Verdi's career quickly skyrocketed on the network's highest-rated program, Surprise by Design. Working also as host on Style Network's Fashion Police, Verdi maximized his exposure through appearances on The View, Live with Regis and Kelly, and The Today Show.

To date, Verdi stars as host on The Robert Verdi Show, airing on the LGBT-themed Logo Network. Centering on his career at the helm of his own creative services business, the show offers a platform for Verdi's over-the-top antics as stylist to the stars. 

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Mandy Moore Urges Fans to Learn More About the West Memphis 3

Less than a month after her initial call to action, Mandy Moore urged her followers on Twitter to learn more about the controversial case of the West Memphis 3. "Know the truth," tweeted Mandy, posting a link to the official website of the three jailed men.

Since our initial post, MandyMooreBlog.com has received a number of comments on the West Memphis 3 reflecting a range of viewpoints. Advocates in the debate have also responded, reposting our feature on Damien Echols's MySpace Blog and on several forums including the W3M Blackboard.

In response to such positive feedback, we have decided to continue the discussion over a full-length episode of CBS's 48 Hours. As you consider the case behind Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelley, Jr., and Jason Baldwin, we simply ask that you consider the evidence and let us know what you think. 

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Mandy Moore Drives Cervical Cancer Awareness on 'The Early Show'

In an effort to drive cervical cancer awareness, Mandy Moore turned her attention to the CBS Early Show in a series of Tweets, yesterday.

"Cervical cancer survivor at the Early Show to raise awareness," noted Mandy in a photo-Tweet. "Women supporting fight against cervical cancer," she added in another. "More at HelpPreventCervicalCancer.com."

Remarkably, 47 woman donned their GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) shirts for an impromptu gathering outside of the Early Show. While the women were not scheduled to appear on the hit program, their cause was noted and mentioned by the show's anchors.

On a similar note, Mandy Moore recently took to her Twtter to discuss cervical cancer awareness during the 82nd Annual Academy Awards.

Way to go, Mandy!

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Mandy Moore Congratulates Jeff Bridges on Oscar Win

In celebrating this year's 82nd Annual Academy Awards, Mandy Moore took the time to congratulate one of her favorite Oscar winners, Jeff Bridges. 

"Yeah, Jeff Bridges!" tweeted Mandy. "Crazy Heart was my favorite film this past year... He was simply brilliant."

The son of Hollywood screen legend Lloyd Bridges, Jeff Bridges is a famed actor and musician. Known for such films as Tron, The Big Lebowski, Iron Man, and Crazy Heart, he has appeared in nearly 60 films and earned dozens of award nominations. 

In 2010, Bridges energized the acting world by winning the Academy Award, a Golden Globe, and a Screen Actors Guild Award for his role in the 2009 musical-drama film, Crazy Heart. The story of a down-and-out cowboy who tries to turn his life around, the film stars Maggie Gyllenhaal, Colin Farrell, and Robert Duvall. Produced for just $7 million dollars by Country Music Television, the film features an original score by O Brother, Where Art Thou? producer and songwriter, T-Bone Burnett. 

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Mandy Moore Tweets Cervical Cancer Awareness During Oscars

In support of cervical cancer prevention efforts, Mandy Moore offered a handful of Oscar-night posts to her followers on Twitter.

"In the time the Oscars are on, 3 U.S. women will be diagnosed with cervical cancer," noted Mandy in a Tweet. In another she added, "It's been 47 minutes since my last Tweet. One more U.S. woman has been diagnosed with cervical cancer. Learn more at HelpPreventCervicalCancer.com."  

Marking the latest in her cervical cancer prevention efforts, Mandy's promotion of HelpPreventCervicalCancer.com during the 82nd Annual Academy Awards continues a successful relationship with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK). Fans of Mandy may remember her tireless efforts in support of GSK and the Gynecological Cancer Foundation for January's Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.

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Mandy Moore Raves About Zach Galifianakis!

Catching an episode of Saturday Night Live recently, Mandy Moore had kind words for the show's weekly host, comedian Zach Galifianakis.

"Um... Can Zach Galifianakis host SNL every week? Seriously," tweeted an impressed Mandy. 

Zach Galifianakis is a former underground comedian from North Carolina. Of Greek descent, his career on television began in 1996 on the short-lived sitcom Boston Common. Continuing his career on the big screen, he went on accept small roles in Corky Romano, Bubble Boy, Heartbreaker, and Into the Wild. 

Returning to comedy, he appeared on Comedy Central Presents before accepting an offer to join Patton Oswalt, Brian Posehn, and Maria Bamford on Comedians of Comedy, a periodic packaged comedy tour. Already a familiar face on Comedy Central, Galifianakis also accepted roles on Dog Bites Man and The Sarah Silverman Program. 

More recently, Galifianakis appeared in the comedy, The Hangover, released in June of 2009. He is also a regular cast member in the HBO series, Bored to Death. To date, he has also agreed to a number of film projects including Dinner for Schmucks and It's Kind of a Funny Story.

Good call, Mandy!

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Mandy Moore Enjoys the Music of Jay Reatard

With an eye for great music, Mandy Moore has entertained her fans with a series of Twitter-based shout-outs ranging from Paul McCartney to Brett Dennen.

Recalling yet another legendary musician recently, Mandy Moore referenced the recently passed, Jay Reatard. "Album of the Day, "Watch Me Fall" Jay Reatard," tweeted Mandy. "Sigh. It's such a loss. Was looking forward to much more music from him."

A prolific singer/songwriter, Reatard began his career in a number of musical groups, finding success with The Reatards, Lost Sounds, Bad Times, The Final Solutions and the Angry Angles. Embarking on a solo career in 2006, Reatard followed up his earlier success with a pair of successive albums entitled "Blood Visions" and "Watch Me Fall."

Released on Matador Records, "Watch Me Fall" is considered to be the mellowest and most highly-melodic of his many works. Noting the album's unique sound, Reatard explained, "this new batch of songs feature an organ, some mandolins, a cello, and a lot more back-ups and harmonies." In an August 2009 interview, Reatard also admitted that the album's lyrics were centered around his growing fear of death and the betrayal of close friends.

To the shock of his fans, friends, and family, Jay Reatard passed away this past January, at the age of 29.

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Mandy Moore Tweets on Behalf of the West Memphis 3

 

Turning to her popular Twitter-feed, Mandy Moore addressed what has become a high-profile subject. "Free the West Memphis 3!" tweeted Mandy, recently.

Offering a link to the group's official website, Mandy joins fellow stars including Johnny Depp, Demi Lovato, Natalie Maines Pasdar, and Winona Ryder in defense of a group dubbed the West Memphis 3. Convicted for a crime that many criminal and legal experts believe that they did not commit, they have been imprisoned for nearly two decades. 

The West Memphis 3 refers to Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelley, Jr., and Jason Baldwin who were tried and convicted for the brutal murders of three children in West Memphis, Arkansas. Linked to the victims through microscopic clothing fibers and a controversial confession by Misskelley, two of the teenagers were sentenced to life in prison, while Echols was placed on death row.

With the West Memphis 3 continuing to plead their innocence, attorneys for the defense have recently filed a Second Amended Writ of Habeas Corpus on behalf of Echols, Misskelley, and Baldwin. Seeking a retrial, the case has yet to be determined by the courts.

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