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Marilyn Manson's icky torture porn

By Mary Elizabeth Williams — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:11:00 PST

The singer's new video is a snuff fantasy starring an Evan Rachel Wood look-alike. Does it go too far?

The Rundown

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:11:00 PST

An angelic Kurt Cobain, Bob Dylan's birthday, RIAA shenanigans and more in the week's biggest music news.

The Fix

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:11:00 PST

Pitt to adopt Jolie's kids. Plus: Marilyn Manson's tasteful wedding, the Rev. Al's TV show and Madonna's "blood lust."

Tomb much

By Amy Reiter — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:11:00 PST

Is that a bulge in Angelina Jolie's pants or is she just happy to be in "Tomb Raider"? Mama disses Eminem; a Gyllenhaal by any other name would look as hunky. Plus: Hitler -- what a boob!

The skinny on Kate

By Amy Reiter — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:11:00 PST

Moss says she's pregnant; Minnelli describes "horrific" robbery attempt; Britney starts fire while -- oops! -- shopping with friends!

They sure know how to potty!

By Amy Reiter — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:11:00 PST

Tom and Penelope even powder their noses together; Hugh Grant throws down for remote-controlled bachelor pad. Plus: Cage and Presley can't help falling out of love; Britney, like, loves Mike Myers!

If Reagan can do it ...

By Amy Reiter — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:11:00 PST

Will Smith for president? Natalie Merchant pulls a Schwimmer; Marilyn Manson records aphrodisiac! Plus: Trouble in Pee-wee's playhouse.

Marilyn Manson's fuzzy underbelly

By Amy Reiter — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:11:00 PST

His Gothness exposes his soft side. Plus: Aniston turns on the waterworks over "Friends" end.

Sinéad's wedding a hoax?

By Amy Reiter — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:11:00 PST

Singer O'Connor said to have faked marriage. Plus: Cruise and Connery to join Austin Powers for No. 3?

Blue Glow

By Joyce Millman — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:11:00 PST

Salon's TV picks for Weekend, April 6-8, 2001

Sperm heist? What a racket!

By Amy Reiter — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:11:00 PST

Paper claims Boris Becker's vital bodily fluids were used in extortion try; Basinger's dad: Baldwin's blow-ups broke up marriage. Plus: Marilyn Manson's engagement goes to hell!

Marilyn Manson predicts better music under Bush

By Amy Reiter — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:11:00 PST

Goth rocker ready to push the envelope; Dept. of Disposable Tips: Meg Ryan gets love advice from Elizabeth Taylor. Plus: Martha Stewart -- no more dirty underwear!

Overly afflectionate

By Amy Reiter — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:11:00 PST

A confident Ben Affleck propositions a Secret Service agent at a Gore rally and winds up with a bent thumb; Marilyn Manson sticks his up for the V.P., not Bush. Plus: Eminem leaves lyrics on plane.

The week in dirt

Read by Amy Reiter — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:11:00 PST

Boy George is all over Eminem, Marilyn Manson hates bad f***ing grammarians, Shirley Jones may have some big cups to fill and Russell Crowe bares all.

Splitsville for Jennifer and Puffy?

By Amy Reiter — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:11:00 PST

Paper says Daddy talked dirty while Lopez was in the shower; Marilyn Manson now lecturing on proper usage of the F-word. Plus: Inside Russell Crowe -- yuck!

Shut up and enjoy it

By Amy Reiter — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:11:00 PST

TV actor Richard Hatch resents sharing names with the "Survivor" millionaire; Marilyn Manson saves an injured Bond girl. Plus: Ben Affleck blows a fortune and a Spice Girl finds 2,500 bad words.

Hurley and Grant swept up by rumor hurricane

By Amy Reiter — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:11:00 PST

Hugh allegedly caught snogging with 21-year-old; fans seeking Britney dirt get it, and lots more. Plus: Eminem gets some respect -- from Marilyn Manson!

Let us now praise famous wankers

By Cintra Wilson — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:11:00 PST

The Sex Pistols were one of the 20th century's best bands -- even if they (and we) were too dumb to know it.

Kiss off, Kate

By Cintra Wilson — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:11:00 PST

Give me a ralphing Pilgrim, a dolphin porn movie and sex-shy turtles over some reheated Broadway operetta any day.

Little frankfurter lost

By Amy Reiter — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:11:00 PST

Leo sez: Don't believe everything you read ... even if it's true. Plus: It's a sad day under the big top; and Winslet won't play Bridget, v. bad!

Cry me Joan Rivers

By Amy Reiter — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:11:00 PST

Mariah Carey pins eating disorder on comedian's swipe; Marilyn Manson preserves foreskin for posterity; and "Who Wants to Marry a Multimillionaire?" Why, Miss Marla Maples, of course!

And now a word from our readers

By Amy Reiter — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:11:00 PST

Welcome to the First Annual Nothing Personal Readers' Choice Awards! Where you dish the gossip and I go on vacation!

Blood on the dance floor?

By Amy Reiter — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:11:00 PST

Michael Jackson IS Poe; MTV rocks vote, kids vote rock; and artist Mark Kostabi mortified over -- oops! -- premature communication. Plus: This is Newt on a budget.

Inside the Columbine High investigation

By Dave Cullen — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:11:00 PST

Everything you know about the Littleton killings is wrong. But the truth may be scarier than the myths.

The Odd Couple

By Craig Offman — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:11:00 PST

In the interest of research, New York Times critic Neil Strauss moved in with ex-Chili Pepper Dave Navarro.