MARILYN MANSON'S OWN ABSINTHE BRAND

Gender bender singer Marilyn Manson's brand of absinthe is so strong, that his own girlfriend avoids drinking it at all costs. Star Evan Rachel Wood celebrated her 20th birthday with the rock star by taking shots of Manson's personal brand called Mansinthe, his own version of the beverage that was banned in the United States until last year. She says, "For my birthday, I did one shot to try it, and that was it. I was drunk immediately. "Being who he is, Manson wanted to make it as strong as it could possibly be, so it's got the highest amount of wormwood that you can have legally. One shot of it, and you're out for the night. Three shots of it, and you're dead."I think he agrees with me; you can't drink Mansinthe every day."

MARILYN MANSON WANTS MONEY SECRET

Gender bender Marilyn Manson is fighting to keep the details of his financial affairs private in his court battle with ex. band mate Stephen Bier. Bier is suing Manson whose real name is Brian Warner, for breach of contract. Bier is claiming the singer poured the group’s money into financing his drug habit, his wedding to burlesque model Dita Von Teese and decorating work at his Chatsworth, California home, among other expenditures. Manson then counter sued in December, accusing Bier of failing to properly carry out touring, recording and merchandising duties.The rocker’s lawyer is urging Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Michael L.Stern to grant Manson an order that protects his financial records, meaning they’d be available for Bier’s camp only and banned from public exposure. Manson’s team insist the singer’s records need to be made confidential, because Bier’s allegations directly relate to Manson’s monetary value. However, Bier’s attorneys have hit back, insisting it’s ludicrous that a man who spends his life in the public eye and shamelessly courts publicity should demand such details be covered up. A hearing is scheduled for April 10th, where Bier’s people are expected to push forward with a petition to depose Manson.

MARILYN MANSON SPEAKS TO STEPPIN OUT

In the new issue of Steppin Out magazine, multicolored eyed rocker, Marilyn Manson, sits down with Chaunce Hayden and gives his views on the upcoming election......you won't believe it!Manson also shares with Hayden how his new 20 year old girlfriend, Evan Rachel Wood influenced his life this past year........and how hurt he was over his ugly divorce up to Dita Von Teese and being sued by his friend and fellow bandmate.

Marilyn Manson on politics:

I don't think things can get any worse in the world. Aside from the fact that it's an election year which is always fun for me, because I'm the kind of person that makes people look good by saying I'm bad. As for who I'm going to vote for, I'm just sitting back and wondering who is going to get shot first. It seems like they're all asking for trouble just by being themselves. Although it would be really sad to see republicans win again. To be honest I don't feel like I can be a part of voting for the lesser of two evils. I can't go, "Well I don't hate this one as much as the other so I'll vote for this one." Actually I think we should have a king and queen instead of a president. Queen Evan? I think Evan [Rachel Wood] would really like that.

On Twiggy and Evan Rachel Wood:

Until I starting dating Evan it didn't cross my mind how much I missed my best friend Twiggy. She had a lot to do with our reunion. I became very thankful for the people who stood by me. Evan held my hand while I walked through hell this past year. She made me appreciate that Twiggy and I still love each other. The music was second. We just needed each other back in our lives.

On being sued by ex-keyboardist Stephen Gregory Bier Jr. and his ugly divorce from Dita Von Teese:

There were people in my life who prayed upon my weaknesses who are bitter about me getting my stink back and being in charge of my life. When people say things about me in the press it just sounds pathetic to me. You can have all that I have if that's going to make you happier. But you're going to lose the thing you can't put a price on and that's my friendship. If you want to sell me out and take everything that I worked for go ahead. I'm not worried about it. I never gave a shit what people think. And it became unfortunate when I started to worry about that. That was a real sign that I wasn't around the right people in my life. I'm not supposed to be the person who cares what people think. I'm the one whose supposed to make people think.

MARILYN MANSON'S DIVORCE FINALIZED

Gender Bender Marilyn Manson's divorce has become final this week with sexy Ex. Dita Von Teese. The burlesque dancer whose real name is Heather Sweet, filed for divorce last December, just 12 months after she wed Manson, citing irreconcilable differences. Their marriage was legally ended this Thursday, and the former couple have been "restored to the status of single persons", according to papers filed in Los Angeles Superior Court. The shock rocker, born Brian Warner, is currently dating 20-year-old actress Evan Rachel Wood. No word yet on what the settlement was.

MARILYN MANSON SELLS CALIFORNIA DIGS

Goth Rocker Marilyn Manson

Gender bender Marilyn Manson sold his Chatsworth, California, mansion for just over $1 million, making $245,000 less on his 2004 purchase.The lipstick singer whose real name is Brian Warner, lived in the Mediterranean-style house with his ex-wife Dita Von Teese and, until recently, his new girlfriend, Evan Rachel Wood.The five-bedroom house was put on the market for $1.1 million in October and Manson has accepted a slightly lower offer of $1.025 million to complete the sale on the home, which also boasts a pool, a library and a recording studio.He originally bought the pad three years ago for $1.27 million.

MARILYN MANSON TO BREAK WORLD RECORD

Marilyn Manson wants to break the world record for sharing a bath with snakes.The controversial rocker - who is famous for his peculiar obsessions with death and taxidermy - wants to beat the 'Texas Snakeman' Jackie Bibby, who currently holds the world record by bathing with 87 rattlesnakes for 45 minutes.A source close to the singer said: "Marilyn is desperate to get into the famous book, and wants to do it for something people will associate him with."He thought about all the wacky records he could try and break, and came across Jackie Bibby's record. That's when he decided he wanted to try and break it."Father-of-two Jackie - who holds four world records including holding eight rattlesnakes in his mouth by their tails - has perfected the art of bathing with the venomous creatures.He said: "They can go wherever they want as long as they don't start biting. The key to not biting is for me to stay still."Rapid movement scares a rattlesnake. If you move real slow and gentle, that doesn't seem to bother them."

MARILYN MANSON ACCUSED BY HIS BAND

Gender bender Marilyn Manson

Marilyn Manson has been accused of using his band's earnings to pay his lover the "highest salary ever" for an actress appearing in a music video.Former Marilyn Manson and the Spooky Kids keyboardist, Stephen Bier, claims Manson gave his lover Evan Rachel Wood the "highest salary ever paid to any actress in any music video in history" for starring in his 'Heart Shaped Glasses' music promo. Bier's lawyer Keith Fink filed the complaint at Los Angeles' Superior Court the other day. In addition, Manson, whose real name is Brian Warner, allegedly paid tour crew massive amounts to transport his unique 'Alice in Wonderland' books, because he is so obsessed with author Lewis Carroll.The 38-year-old rocker will star as Carroll in his own film version of the children's novels, 'Phantasmagoria: The Visions of Lewis Carroll', which he is also writing and directing.In August, Manson's bandmates accused him of spending the band's earnings on "sick and disturbing purchases". Among the items were African masks made of human skin, a skeleton of a disabled man in a wheelchair, and the skeleton of a four-year-old Chinese girl which he turned into a chandelier - all of which are illegal in America.

THERE WILL BE NO DUET FOR GOTH ROCKER MARILYN MANSON AND EVAN RACHEL WOOD

Marilyn Manson and Ex. Dita Von Teese

Evan Rachel Wood will never duet with lover Marilyn Manson because the goth rocker's fans would "crucify" them.The 'Thirteen' actress, who began dating the 38-year-old goth rocker soon after he divorced Dita Von Teese earlier this year, has no plans to record a track with Manson because she fears his fans would hate it. She told Britain's The Times newspaper: "We'd just be crucified if we did that. People wouldn't really accept that. He's got such a hardcore fan base,and his fans mean a lot to him. I just wouldn't want to go there."While Evan has no plans to team up with Manson in the recording studio, she has expressed a wish to record a solo album.The 20-year-old star is planning to try her luck in the music industry,after wowing critics in the Beatles-themed musical romance film 'Across The Universe'. She said: "I've actually been singing for as long as I've been acting. I think I might even be more passionate about music than I am about acting.Doing an album feels like something I just have to do."

MARILYN MANSON'S NEW GIRLFRIEND ONLY DATES HIM BECAUSE OF HIS EYELINER

Marilyn Manson's new lover Evan Rachel Wood only dates men who wear make-up.The 'Thirteen' actress, who began dating the Goth rocker shortly after his wife Dita Von Teese filed for divorce last December, says Manson's best quality is his penchant for thick black eyeliner.When asked to sum up Manson's appeal in one word, Wood told Elle magazine:"Eyeliner. If you've ever dated me, then you would have ended up wearing eyeliner at some point. All my boyfriends have."The 19-year-old star says Manson, 38, is "crazy" and claims their relationship blossomed through their mutual love of films.Wood explained: "Manson is lovely, really human and just amazing. It may surprise you just how healthy and loving our relationship is."He's crazy! And crazy, by the way, is the highest compliment I pay. Manson is definitely crazy. Hopefully I am, too."We became movie buddies until one night when we suddenly looked into one another's eyes and knew."However, the young actress claims she doesn't share Manson's love of drinking.Wood said: "I am hopeless at drinking. I'm not saying I'm an angel, I just don't have an addictive personality. Even today, when I am with Manson, I'm happier staying at home watching movies."The star - whose relationship with Manson was reported to be a factor in Dita's decision to leave Manson - also believes it is unfair she has been attacked for simply "falling in love". She said: "I've seen blogs where I've been called a sl*t, a w***e, that say I should be condemned to death simply because I've fallen in love. Surely the fact that we are both prepared to go through all this proves just how important - and real - our love is, no? Everyone is so worried that I'm losing myself but really I'm finding myself. I've never been more comfortable in my own skin."

DITA VON TEESE ON GOTH MARILYN MANSON

Dita Von Teese says estranged husband Marilyn Manson can't be alone.The burlesque dancer left Manson last December, just a year into their marriage, after he refused to change his wild partying ways. Dita insists Manson - who is now dating 19-year-old actress Evan Rachel Wood - has to be in a relationship. She told Britain's OK! magazine: "It's quite typical of him to get into another relationship so quickly. He is the kind of person who needs to be with someone all the time so it doesn't surprise me. I've moved on."When Dita filed for divorce earlier this year she cited Manson's "inappropriate relationship" with another woman as one reason for the split. It is widely believed that Dita was referring to Wood, but Manson vehemently denies embarking on a romance with the 'Running With Scissors' star until he and Dita were no longer together.Unlike the goth rocker, Dita intends to remain single for the foreseeable future. She said: "I want to take some time to think about the sort of person I'm looking for and about the kind of relationship I'd like to be in."

MARILYN MANSONS FATHER WILL KILL EVAN RACHEL WOOD IF SHE BREAKS HIS HEART

Gender bender Marilyn Manson

Marilyn Manson's dad has threatened to kill Evan Rachel Wood if she breaks the rocker's heart.The shock rocker has revealed both he and the 19-year-old 'Running With Scissors' star have been warned not to hurt each other. Manson, 38, told Rolling Stone magazine: "I found a strange ironic similarity with what her father said to me, and what my dad said to Evan,which was, 'If you break his heart, I'll kill you,' or something along those lines."The 'Heart-Shaped Glasses' singer also appeared to hit out at his ex-wife -burlesque performer Dita Von Teese - by saying Evan was not just dating him to further her own career.He said: "Evan was a real catalyst to help me realise that I wasn't delivering the message that I always stood for. And if you were to speak about her talent and personality, she's the most unique, stand-alone person who doesn't need a relationship with me to further her career. If anything,I could only take away from it."Manson - real name Brian Warner - married Dita in December 2005.It has been reported the rocker's relationship with Evan was a factor in Dita's decision to file for divorce last December.

JAMIE BELL STILL IN LOVE WITH MARILYN MANSON'S GIRLFRIEND EVAN RACHEL WOOD

Jamie Bell is in love with Marilyn Manson's new girlfriend.The 21-year-old 'Billy Elliot' star, who split from 19-year-old actress Evan Rachel Wood last year, was devastated to discover she is now dating the shock rocker. Jamie told Britain's GQ magazine: "It was difficult because I was very much in love with her. It was a mutual decision to split - we were both very upset because we had such a great time."But we're in two very different places. She's only just getting the idea of independence, which I've had since I was 14."I'm still utterly in love with her and think she's an amazing talent."The former child star recently filmed his first sex scene for new movie 'Hallam Foe' with 'Meet Joe Black' star Claire Forlani, who is 15 years his senior. Jamie admits his friends were filled with jealousy when they heard about the steamy scenes. He said: "Every guy I tell about that is like 'You lucky b*****d.'"It's the first sex scene I've done. Sex was going to come up in the next three years and I wanted to do it with someone who has a good repertoire."Sex is incredibly awkward. There's always that moment when you know it's going to happen - and you still have to take your pants off."I find that interesting - those moments of awkwardness between two people."

DITA VON TEESE FRIGHTENED OF SUN

Dita Voin Teese loves night

Dita Von Teese is using sun-blocking curtains to stop her getting a tan while she is at the Cannes Film Festival.The burlesque dancer is determined to keep her famous pale complexion while she is the sun-drenched South of France and has taken drastic measures to avoid bronzing rays.Dita - whose estranged husband is the equally pale goth rocker Marilyn Manson - said: "I have brought my own curtains to the hotel to stop the sun getting in, and I have only used the hotel pool at night."I have also packed vitamins to stop the sun doing anything to me. Some foods accelerate tanning, so I'm very careful about what I eat here."Earlier this week, Manson claimed his marriage to Dita left him soulless.The controversial 38-year-old musician revealed the pair's relationship ended because she tried to change him and left him "destroyed". Manson - who wed Dita in 2005 - explained: "She said she tolerated my lifestyle because she hoped I would change. She threatened to leave if I didn't. I was sleeping on the couch in my own home. I was no longer supposed to be a rock star. I was someone who had to be apologised for. I wasn't prepared to be alone. I came out of this naked, a featherless bird. I was completely destroyed. I had no soul left."

MARILYN MANSON VAMPIRE OF LOVE !

Vampire Marilyn Manson

Marilyn Manson says he is the vampire of love.The 38-year-old goth rocker - who is dating 19-year-old actress Evan Rachel Wood - says he preys on young women and wants to "consume" them. Marilyn said in a magazine interview: "I've always though that association,with the romanticism of vampires, was a bit too obvious a fit for me."But a vampire is only something that can be killed by stabbing it through the heart. And that's my weakness, metaphorically."Love can destroy you. But also a vampire is a character that only comes out at night-time, and ultimately preys on young women. And drinks blood."This idea of consuming someone, whether it's literal or a metaphor, is quite romantic."The controversial star also revealed he uses caviar as part of an extravagant sex game. He said: "I can order caviar and throw it away. That's decadent, isn't it? I did it last night! The record company were paying though. And there was sex involved."

DITA VON TEESE SPEAKS ON MARILYN MANSON'S INAPPROPRIATE RELATIONSHIP

Gender bender Marilyn Manson with Dita Von Teese

Marilyn Manson's ex-wife Dita Von Teese has revealed she filed for divorce from the shock rocker when an "inappropriate relationship" with another woman became too much for her to handle. The burlesque dancer refuses to mention any names but Manson's relationship with actress Evan Rachel Wood has been linked to his split from his wife. Von Teese tells Britain's Sunday Telegraph, "I get the impression he thinks I was unsupportive. But the truth is I wasn't supportive of his lifestyle, and someone else came along who was." Von Teese filed for divorce in December, a year after she and Manson, 38, wed in Ireland. She adds, "Everything went downhill after we got married. I started working a lot to escape my home life. "I left with nothing. I knew that there was an inappropriate relationship going on ... and I didn't want any part of it around to remind me. I didn't want that sofa. I didn't want that bed."

MARILYN MANSON FINDS HIS SOULMATE !

Goth Rocker Gender Bender Marilyn Manson

Marilyn Manson says new love Evan Rachel Wood (left) is his soulmate.The goth rocker, who split with wife Dita Von Teese late last year, says the young actress is his perfect partner.The 38-year-old told France's Le Parisien newspaper: "I've found my double, my twin, with my new girlfriend Evan Rachel Wood."She's 19 and certainly that's very young, but that's not a problem for me. She likes the same things as me. She understands I like to get up when night falls and go to sleep at dawn."Manson, who is promoting his sixth album 'Eat Me, Drink Me', says his difficult break-up was his inspiration for the record. He explained: "Our relationship ended at Halloween. I was completely destroyed psychologically. I'd rented a house and begun working on this disc, which sort of tells everything that happened to me during the past year."Manson says the marriage failed because he didn't want to settle down and become "more adult". He explained: "I was married to someone who wanted me to change. Become more adult, more responsible. I began not to like myself, not like what I do. I lost my identity. Everything began collapsing around me. The record allowed me to put an end to that. Dita left at Christmas while I was recording."Manson - real name Brian Warner - and burlesque star Dita began dating in 2001, before marrying in December 2005. It has been reported the rocker's relationship with Evan was a factor in Dita's decision to file for divorce last December. Manson met Evan after casting her in his new horror movie 'Phantasmagoria: The Visions of Lewis Carroll'.

Marilyn Manson with Ex. Dita Von Teese

MID-LIFE CRSIS FOR MARILYN MANSON

Marilyn Manson's friends have blasted his alleged romance with young actress Evan Rachel Wood (LEFT). Those close to the shock rocker - whose wife Dita Von Teese filed for divorce after Christmas - say Manson, 38, is suffering from a mid-life crisis because he has chosen a lover exactly like his estranged wife, just younger. One friend told People magazine: "It's like he's having a mid-life crisis, he's with a younger version of Dita."Manson's friends say they noticed the striking similarity between the two women when Wood, 19, turned up for Manson's birthday party earlier this month looking just like Dita. The source added: "She had her hair and make-up done like Dita."Manson is also said to have received a rather unconventional birthday present from his new flame, a live scorpion in a cage. Dita filed for divorce from Manson on December 29, citing "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for the split. It has been alleged the burlesque dancer - who had been dating Manson for seven years before they tied the knot in 2006 - grew tired of his frequent partying, budding friendship with Lindsay Lohan and his lack of interest in having a baby.

Gender Bender Marilyn Manson

GOTH ROCKER MARILYN MANSON AND WIFE DITA VON TEESE FIGHTING OVER CATS AND DOGS IN DIVORCE

Dita Von Teese and estranged husband Marilyn Manson are reportedly fighting over custody of their cats.The burlesque dancer and the shock rocker - who are getting divorced after just one year of marriage - are both keen to keep their feline pets, Lily and Aleister.The couple also have two dachshund dogs, Greta and Eva. A source told the New York Post newspaper: "They are fighting over custody of the cats - not so much the dogs."Dita - who filed for divorce from Manson, real name Brian Warner, citing "irreconcilable differences" - took all the animals with her when she moved out of their marital home before Christmas. Earlier this week, it was alleged that Dita decided to leave Manson after growing tired of his constant partying and friendship with actress LindsayLohan. A source said: "She just had enough of his wild partying. Lindsay Lohan was ringing up the house wanting to come round and party with him. The phone would go all through the night, with people constantly turning up to hangout."Dita and Manson dated for seven years before tying the knot on December 3, 2005 in a gothic-style ceremony in Ireland.

DITA VON TEESE IS DIVORCING MARILYN MANSON BECAUSE OF SLUT LINDSAY LOHAN

Dita Von Teese allegedly split from husband Marilyn Manson because she was sick of his constant partying and friendship with Lindsay Lohan.The burlesque dancer filed for divorce from the goth rocker last Friday citing "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for the split. Now it has been revealed that Dita, who moved out of the couple's house before Christmas, decided to walk away from the marriage after growing tired of Manson's late night parties and refusal to settle down and start a family. A source close to Dita told Britain's The Sun newspaper: "She just had enough of his wild partying.

You can't even blink around Lindsay Lohan

Lindsay Lohan was ringing up the house wanting to come round and party with him. The phone would go all through the night,with people constantly turning up to hang out. Dita wants a quieter life and to have a baby. She told Manson to sort himself out or she was leaving.Unfortunately, nothing changed and he didn't clean up his act."It has also been alleged that Manson - real name Brian Warner - had become paranoid from drug use during the pair's marriage.The source added: "He became paranoid as a result of the drugs he was taking. At one stage he thought the cleaner was trying to kill him."The couple married in a gothic-style ceremony at an Irish castle in 2005. They have two cats, Lily and Aleister, and two dachshounds, Greta and Eva, together.

MARILYN MANSON WON'T HAVE TO SHARE MAKEUP WITH WIFE ANYMORE

Dita Von Teese has filed for divorce from Marilyn Manson.The goth rocker - real name Brian Warner - will be served with divorce papers today at the Los Angeles recording studio where he is working on his latest album.Teese - who has been with Manson for seven years and married to him for a year - moved out of the marital home and filed for divorce before Christmas,citing irreconcilable differences. A source told the New York Post newspaper: "She really tried to make this work but he's not been responsive. She loved him so much, but he has too many demons. He can't even communicate with her at this point. She tried to tell him she was divorcing him, but she can't even get him on the phone. She moved out of the house and he hasn't even noticed."Estée Lauder president John Demsey, for whom Teese works as the face of MAC makeup, said: "We're really sad to hear this. Dita has been the most extraordinary MAC spokeswoman. She's the ultimate professional - a glamour girl like there used to be in the 30s and 40s."A friend of the sexy burlesque dancer and Playboy model joked: "Well, at least now she won't have to share her make-up."The couple - who were married in a gothic-style ceremony at an Irish castle in 2005 - have two cats, Lily and Aleister, and two dachs hounds, Greta andEva.

Can we say Gay Gay Gay Dita ?

Gender Bender Marilyn Manson