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What do you get when you have it all - intelligence, beauty, a
wonderful personality, and talent? You get Mandy Moore, America's newest
fifteen-year-old, pop sensation.
Lindzi.com: How did you get into singing professionally? Mandy Moore: I was discovered when I was in the studio recording a demo and someone I didn't know took this unfinished demo and presented it to some people he knew at record labels. It was totally unfinished, so rough, no production, but I guess people at these labels really liked it and, eventually, meetings were set up. I was so lucky - just in the right place at the right time. Lindzi.com: What was it like hearing yourself on the radio for the first time? Mandy Moore: I was so used to hearing it at my shows that it didn't really click at first. It is the coolest feeling in the whole world and I don't know how anybody can get used to that. Lindzi.com: Hmmm... and touring with 'N Sync? How could anyone get used to that? Mandy Moore: It was so cool. I really respect them and their music, but I kinda went in and didn't necessarily expect really normal down to earth people. Then again, I didn't expect them to be these big headed people! They were just so nice. I know people say that, but they are sooooo down to earth, like regular guys. They deserve all the success they have now and in the future. Lindzi.com: You've toured with 'N Sync and Backstreet Boys. Now what? Who would you love to tour with next? Mandy Moore: Oh my gosh! I don't know. {pauses to think for a moment} I would love to tour with Janet Jackson or Madonna if she ever did another. She doesn't strike me as the type of person who has this new tour coming up, but I would love to tour with either one of them. I would be nervous every night. Lindzi.com: Do you ever get intimidated by the stars you've worked with? Mandy Moore: Touring with 'N SYNC was intimating. I was also kinda star struck every time I saw the guys or Jordan Knight because I look up to them. I looked up to Jordan, of course, when he was with New Kids On the Block and now. They're talented and I respect them and their music so much, but it's also intimidating at the same time because of who they are. It was [also] intimidating when I first came up to the Sony building. All these people work with Mariah Carey and Korn. Lindzi.com: How do you feel about being compared to Britney Spears? Mandy Moore: I think it's pretty cool. I mean she's doing her thing and she's on top right now. There are differences, though. I think when my album comes and people see what I'm all about they're gonna see the differences hopefully right away. It's cool to be compared to her because I think she's great. She's selling so many records. What better person to be compared to? Lindzi.com: How has all of this affected your personal life? Mandy Moore: I don't get to see my friends as much. Other than that it's not anything too bad. I'm having so much fun doing this that sometimes I just want to stay out on the road. I miss the social aspect of it, but I don't miss homework, teachers, and all that stuff. I am tutored, but I do most of my tutoring by myself, on the road. When I'm home, I have a tutor. Lindzi.com: P.Y.T. appears in your vid for Candy, did you become close with the group while on tour? Mandy Moore: I was actually good friends with Lauren before she was in PYT. We did acting together. I saw her at TransCon, along with the girls, when they were recording there and it was cool to go on tour with them and bond because I didn't know any of the other girls. Lindzi.com: Who did you admire growing up? Mandy Moore: When I was little I looked up to Madonna and Bette Midler. I still do because they're so cool. I mean they're true chameleons in the business. They're always reinventing themselves - or at least Madonna does. Bette Midler has had such a well rounded career. Lindzi.com: Your idols have dabbled with film. Is this something of interest? Mandy Moore: When I was little, I was like, 'I want to be in movies and I want to record and I want to be on TV.' I definitely have aspirations to do that later in life. I started off doing live theatre. That's how I started singing and I have dreams to be on Broadway, later in life. Lindzi.com: The signature question... what drives you insane? Mandy Moore: Not having my license! I'm going to get that soon, though. Right, mom? We'll definitely be looking forward to her Broadway debut, but in the meantime be on the look out for Mandy's debut album, So Real, on December 7th. |
Nobody's Angel is a combination of talent and years of hard work. You may recognize any one of the girl's from a Britney Spears or Offspring video. "We were all individually doing our own singing and dancing thing when we met up here two and a half years ago and became really good friends. We had individually been working with our manager Andrew Login, who's also our producer, on different things so when we decided to become a group we approached him with the idea," explains Ali, the group's 'N SYNC loving member. When asked who they'd love to tour with Sarah, Stacy, and AmySue unanimously exclaimed, "BACKSTREET BOYS!" which was followed by a roar of giggles. Ali agrees, "Yeah - or 'N SYNC." Her favorite members? "Definitely JC for 'N SYNC and AJ for Backstreet." Stacey is quick to follow up, "Kevin rules! Kevin always rules! We would just love to go on tour with them. We've got someone working on it for us. Keep your fingers crossed," as well as your shoe laces. "One time when I was on stage my shoe fell of. It swung in the audience and hit someone in the head," Sarah laments. Better watch out Backstreet Boys! In the meantime, the group's album is out January 4, 2000 and is "bringing in the dawning of a new era," according to Stacey. AmySue agrees, "We're gonna take [pop music] a step further and just show that woman rule." And their thoughts on girl power? Stacey responds, "I think it's more about having fun. Girls always have fun together. We do." AmySue agrees, "It's also about how you interact with each other. We have so much fun on stage amoung ourselves that the audience has no choice but to join in." |
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(From left to right: Sammy, Dallas, DC)
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Only Youngstown can make Gadget look this good. You heard right - these three cuties are the magic behind Disney's Inspector Gadget theme song... the 90's version. It's filled with so much funk that you know their upcoming album, Let's Roll is gonna rock. "It's taken three and a half years" to get this far according to Sammy, the group's last addition. "At that time we were living in Youngstown [in Ohio] all together and were in the process of just starting out - just working, writing, and producing together. We would just turn on the tv and see all these other boy groups out and were like 'Man, I wish we could be there right now.' It was frustrating because we were sitting there with no money and no outlet to finally get our chance, but once it came we jumped on it quick." Now that it's come, Sammy looks forward to, "the people who accept what we're trying to do and jump onto our vibe. We're always running around and doing the work and so forth. Once we start getting feedback it'll be a whole different ball game." Or basketball game? "I like sports. I played basketball through high school and was always thinking about going to college and playing ball.... would love for some day to be in the NBA, but music was something I did my whole life and I knew I could go somewhere with it." Personally, we're glad you stuck with music! Youngstown's album debuted September 28th. To purchase it, click here and listen for their first single, "I'll Be Your Everything." |
These four 13-year-old girls are 'down for whatever'. After touring with 'N SYNC for a good two months, P.Y.T.'s now on the road to stardom with fellow popster Britney Spears. Get this -- the girls have known, and been performing with, one another since they met at a local theatre group at age six. And don't be so quick to assume that their parents are the energy behind them. Both Lydia and Tracy agree that their families have always encouraged them, but have never pushed. They all asked for this -- and boy do they have it. Be sure to listen for P.Y.T.'s self-titled album, which is due out November 16th, as well as their first single, Something More Beautiful. |
Lauren Mayhew, Tracy Williams, Lydia Bell, and Ashley Niven are
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JESSICA SIMPSON
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This girl is going places with that melodic voice
of hers. As of November, she'll be heard heating up the music scene with
98 Degree's Nick Lachey. Their duet, Where You Are, appears on her
debut album and is even hotter than Nick himself!
Other fave tracks include: Your Faith In Me, My Wonderful, I've Got My Eyes on You, I Wanna Love You Forever |
| Blaque, a younger version of TLC, was actually
"discovered" by Lisa 'Left-Eye' Lopez, herself. With two hit singles already
under their belt, Blaque's debut album features Bring It All To Me,
in which JC of 'N SYNC lends his vocals to.
Other fave tracks include: 808, I Do |
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Tatyana Ali, the child star formerly known as Ashley
Banks teamed up with the 'Fresh Prince' himself for her debut album, which
kicks some Carlton butt! Not only did Will Smith help produce Kiss the
Sky, but he raps a little ditty within Boy You Knock Me Out.
Other hot tracks include: Daydreamin', Everytime, Yesterday (duet with Chico DeBarge) |
Moore photo by Andrew Southam
Simpson photo by Alberto Tolot
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