A．Mandy Moore Facts(档案)

Name: Amanda Leigh Moore
Born: April 　10, 1984, in   Nashua, NH but moved at the age of two months to Orlando, FL
Hobbies: Writing in her journal, shopping, movies, learning to play the guitar and hanging out with her friends.
Debut album: So Real.
First single: Candy

　　MM年方17，已是电视广告明星，现在更是全力向歌唱事业发展，形势喜人，直逼偶像巨星Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Jessica Simpson。前年加盟Sony,推出首张大碟So Real, 单曲Candy系Billboard Single Chart上榜作品。MM年轻动感，前程似锦，实具新千年偶像风范。

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B．Her Career（事业）

 

While it's easy to see singers like the N'SYNC and Britney seem to catch the eye of the world, there are some younger artists that are becoming successful in their own way in the competitive world of pop. Of all the young performers that have made their way successfully in the new century, Mandy Moore might be the most promising, and versatile1 of them all. She has the talent in music to entertain2  and explore3, and she's only getting started. She has the looks of a model while she's only sixteen years old, and the pose4 of a veteran5 when she acts as the master of ceremonies6 for an event. And now she has a booming7 career in acting, completing her first major motion picture8 and already working on a second, she has the heads in Hollywood turning9, and is the topic of many conversations among movie executives10 looking for a fresh new talent to lead the way in the years to come.
　　Mandy has been one of the busiest young stars over the last year, and things don't seem to be slowing down. For anyone else we might be worried, but this young girl does her job in a well organized way. Mandy recently finished filming on her new movie, Princess Diaries, which should be out later this year, and is presently working on a film called A Walk to Remember, directed by Adam Shankman. This will be the actress's first starring role in a major motion picture.
　　One might think with all the work that Mandy is putting into acting and TV that she is likely to let her singing career slip11, but of the new release, “In My Pocket” has been one of the hottest songs on the Billboard charts since its release. Nothing new for Mandy, who blew away13 critics with her last two CD's, both of which were platinum14 in 2000.
　　Mandy made a big step towards displaying her talents more completely by co-writing two tracks15 for her new album, and bringing in live16 musicians to record alongside of her in the studio. She's pointing the way for young artists making pop music for the masses, and showing that she is willing and able to produce music that continues to excite her growing number of fans.
　　Rumors have been circulating17 that Mandy could be a major player as a support act for one of the big late summer tours. But, more likely it will be a smaller and more intimate18 solo19 tour which would better suit the soulful20 singer. Mandy told fans, “I hope to go on a smaller but real tour by myself with a band and dancers before the new album comes out.” She's had her most success performing live on radio tours which allow her to shine as a single entity21.
　　Mandy is more than just a singer, but a leader to a nation of young fans that follow her every move and rely on her as a positive22 role model. Mandy accepts the role willingly and seems to enjoy it greatly. She rubs elbows regularly with23 the big stars in the business, while being able to remain close to regular teens that she meets at every stop she makes. She's MTV's favorite guest VJ24, appearing alongside Carson and the crew at their 2001 New Years Eve celebration, and is sure to be a big part of the music oriented channel25 during their spring festivities and summer fun. MTV has been nothing short of26 a proving ground for Mandy, who has also been the host of award shows, a presenter27 at this year's Billboard Awards and a host at the Z100 Jingle Ball in New York.
　　We can't wait to see what this energetic28 star does next, but are sure we will not have to wait long. This summer and fall will be a busy one, just the way Mandy wants it.

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      虽然像超级男孩和布兰妮那样的歌手们似乎吸引了全世界的眼睛，在竞争激烈的流行音乐界却有一批年轻的艺人正以他们自己的方式崭露头角。新世纪里正踏上成功之路的艺人当中，最多才多艺、前途无量的恐怕就是曼迪·摩尔了。她富有音乐天赋，既善娱乐大众，又能开拓探索，而她只不过是刚开头呢。她虽然只有16岁，却已经长得像个模特，担任大型活动的主持人来也是一副老手的架势。她的演艺生涯蒸蒸日上，刚刚拍完了第一部片，接着就拍第二部了。她引得好莱坞的眼睛都跟着她转，导演们在物色未来几年能引领潮流的新人时她是焦点之一。
　　去年一年，曼迪是少年明星中最忙的一位，今年似乎也没轻松一点。换了别人，我们免不了要担心，但这位少女做事总是安排得井井有条。曼迪最近拍完了新片《公主的日记》，该片将于今年晚些时候推出。眼下她正在拍摄另一部影片《难忘的散步》，由亚当·香客曼执导。这将是她主演的第一部大片。
　　人们也许会想，曼迪在电影和电视上投入的劳动如此之多，很可能使她的音乐生涯走下坡路。这种想法是大错特错了。事实上，以她自己的名字命名的新碟受到了大评论家们的好评，而她这张新碟的第一首单曲《在我的荷包里面》自从推出以来一直是排行榜上最热的歌曲之一。这对曼迪也不是新鲜事，她的前两张歌碟都是2000年的白金唱片，早已镇住了音乐评论家们。
　　曼迪通过与人合写新碟中的两首曲子以及在录音棚中与现场表演的音乐师一同灌制唱片，向更加全面地展示自己的才干迈了一大步。她为献身于大众流行音乐的青年艺术家们指明了道路，显示了她愿意而且能够不断地推出令越来越多的歌迷们感到激动的音乐。
　　有小道消息说，曼迪将在今年夏季晚些时候举办的一次大型巡回演出中担任主唱歌手，以示对这类活动的支持。但是，更为可能的是她会举办一次小型的、更令人亲切的、更适合这位激情歌手的个人巡回演出。曼迪告诉歌迷们：“我希望在新碟出来之前搞一次小型的、现场的个人巡回演唱，只带乐队和伴舞。”她已经在广播巡回演出的现场表演方面取得了极大的成功，使她作为一个独立的个体大放异彩。
　　曼迪不光是一名歌手，还是全国年轻歌迷们的榜样。他们对她亦步亦趋，把她当作积极向上的楷模。曼迪乐意担任这一角色，并且似乎对此感到趣味无穷。她经常与业内的大腕们交往，但在前进的每一站上她都能与遇到的普通青少年融洽相处。她是最受欢迎的MTV客座综艺节目主持人， 在2001年新年晚会上与卡尔松和他的全班人马同台献艺。在今年春季的庆祝活动和夏季的娱乐活动中她肯定会成为MTV这个音乐频道的重要角色。MTV恰好是一块证明曼迪才干的沃土。曼迪也担任过许多颁奖晚会的主持人、今年的音乐排行榜颁奖晚会的颁奖人以及纽约Z100 圣诞舞会的主持人等。
　　我们迫不及待要知道这位精力旺盛的明星下一步会干什么，但我们肯定不会等得太久。今年的夏季和秋季将是繁忙的季节，正如曼迪所希望的那样。

 

1. versatile  adj． 多才多艺的, 多面手的
2． entertain  v． 娱乐, 招待
3． explore  v． 勘探, 探测；探索；研究
4． pose  n． 姿势, 姿态
5． veteran  n． 老兵, 老手, 富有经验的人
6． master of ceremonies节目主持人,司仪
7． booming  adj． 急速发展的
8． motion picture电影的另一种说法
9． she has the heads in Hollywood turning：这是have ＋ sth． ＋ 过去分词／现在分词构成的一个动词＋宾语＋补足语结构，补足语表示宾语的行为或状态。“使好莱坞的人头都转动起来”是一个比喻的说法，表示她的行动引起了人们的密切关注。
10．movie executives 指电影制片商和导演们
11．slip [slip] v． 滑倒, 减退

12．nothing could be further from the    truth （习语）与事实大相径庭，大错特错。
13．blow sb／sth． away v． 吹走, 驱散, (从情感上) 镇住，压倒
14．platinum  n． 白金, 铂。唱片售出一百万张可获白金唱片奖
15．track  n． 磁轨, (唱片上的) 一段录音，歌曲，乐曲
16．live [laiv] adj． 现场表演的，实况转播的；亦可作副词用，见下文的 ″performing live on radio tours″
17．circulate  v．(使)循环, (使)传播
18．intimate  adj． 亲密的, 隐私的
19．solo  adj． 单独的, 独奏的
20．soulful  adj． 充满热情的, 深情的
21．entity n． 实体
22．positive  adj． 肯定的, 积极的
23．rub elbows with 与……摩肩擦肘，（引伸义）与……有交往
24．VJ为video jockey的缩写，意为“综艺节目主持人”
 

25． music oriented channel 以音乐为主的频道
26． nothing short of ＝ nothing less than 正是，恰好是，完全是
27． presenter ] n． 主持人，授予人
28． energetic adj． 精力充沛的, 积极的

 

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Q:What is it like to perform in your hometown?
   在家乡演唱是什么样的感觉？
M(short for Mandy): A lot more nerve-wracking1. It's a lot more like spending time trying to perfect everything because it's like—this is where I grew up, this is where I still live. This is where all of my friends are going to be watching me perform, so it's kind of like you want to do your best and it's definitely the most scaring.

 

Q: What do you like to do when you＇re at home?
    在家的时候干些什么？
M: I like to hang out with my friend as much as I can. Drive—practicing with my parents. Sleep. I haven't had much sleep lately. Oh, I love doing that—I know I get to do that.

Q: What is the best beauty advice you have ever received?
   你所听到的最好的美容忠告是什么？
M: Less is more. I'm such a believer in that. I think makeup and beauty, it's supposed to enhance2 what you already have—not try and cover it up.

Q: Do fans ever show up at your house or do anything strange to try and meet you?
    歌迷们是否常聚在你家门口，是否因为想见你而做些古怪的事情？
M: No. Sometimes late at night my dad—you know because he is the one that is usually home because my mom travels with me on the road—he says he hears cars pull up in the driveway and stuff like that. And loud music like late at night.

Q: Do you find it hard to trust new people that you meet?
   你是不是觉得很难相信一个你初次相识的人？
M:Yes and no. I feel like I can judge people's characters well. I'm a good judge of character.

Q: Has being a celebrity3 changed you?
   成名后你是不是变了？
M: I don't consider myself a celebrity. So no it hasn't changed me—I  feel like the same person I was a year ago. People still treat me the same—my friends and my family and everything.

Q: What are your future plans?
   今后有何计划？
M: Oh my gosh. Just to do this. To do this as long as there is an audience out there for me.

Q: So if you could interview one person, who would it be?
   假如你可以采访一个人，你想采访谁？
M: Madonna（麦当娜）.

Q: And what would you ask her?
    你准备问些什么？
M: Oh my gosh, I don't know. I would have to research on the internet and find the weirdest4 probably the most never asked questions. You know, I'm sure she's heard everything because she's Madonna, but still she would be a challenge to interview because she always has some comeback5 and she has an answer for every question. That's why I'd like to interview her.

Q: What kind of message do you try to convey6 to your fans?
    你想对歌迷们说些什么？
M: To be themselves. I think that's the biggest thing—I mean it's the most important thing because there are always going to be people out there who don't like you for some reason or look at you different for some reason. You don't think you can do something for some reason, but I think if you have the confidence7 and the willingness8 to make sacrifices9 you can succeed. And there's no way that people can consider you different—you're who you are, and that's cool—embrace10 that.