Marilyn Manson in video controversy
Marilyn Manson has become caught in a controversy over his video for new single 'Heart-Shaped Glasses (When The Heart Guides The Hand)'.
The controversial star has yet confirm or deny the rumours that he is having real sex with real life girlfriend Rachel Even Wood in the clip.
A source told Radar magazine that the couple didn't fake the scene. Manson said: "Let's just say there were some conservative people involved (with the video) that got a little upset about things that were taking place, and there's been rumours back and forth, but I will not confirm or deny them."
The sex scene depicts Manson and Wood violently kissing while writhing around locked in a passionate embrace, making purposeful love. In another scene Wood seductively massages her nether regions while watching Manson's onstage performance.
The singer told MTV: "Anyone who is lazy or, I guess, has the lack of depth to expect (a video from me) to be shocking and then say it's not shocking, is essentially the same as saying your partner is bad in bed when you're a masturbator...I think it's one of those 'buyer beware' situations. You can't be mad at me when you know what you're asking for."
The video can be viewed below, but is listed as being only suitable for viewers who are over 16 years old. |
The Little Ones release digital remix EP
The Little Ones have revealed the details of a digital-only remix EP.
The Los Angeles quintet will release 'Lovers Who Uncover' on June 5. The EP will feature a brand-new radio edit of the song 'Lovers Who Uncover', as well as four remixes from the likes of CSS and Stereolab.
The EP tracklisting is:
'Lovers Who Uncover' radio edit (James Ford mix)
'There's A Pot A Brewin'' (previously unreleased)
'Lovers Who Uncover' Crystal Castles vs. The Little Ones remix
'Oh, MJ!' Stereolab vocal remix
'Lovers Who Uncover' CSS remix
'There's A Pot A Brewin'' Radio Clit Mix
The Little Ones are currently in the midst of the Topman NME New Music Tour, calling tonight (May 21) at the Middlesborough Empire and continuing throughout the UK until mid-June, as previously announced.
To check ticket availability and view full listings, go to NME.COM/Gigs.
The band are also set to play Tennessee's Bonnaroo Festival in mid-June, and Austin City Limits on September 16. |
Maroon 5 debut at top of US charts
Maroon 5 hit the top of the US Billboard chart this week with their first album in four years.
'It Won't Be Soon Before Long' sold 429,000 copies, edging out Linkin Park's 'Minutes To Midnight' -- last week's Number 1 -- which achieved the highest first-week sales of 2007.
Linkin Park's new album sold 198,000 this week, earning it the Number 2 spot on the chart.
Ozzy Osbourne achieved the Number 3 spot with 'Black Rain', his first album in six years, selling 152,000 copies.
Hip-hop trio USDA featuring Young Jeezy, Slick Pulla and Blood Raw, debuted at Number 4.
Meanwhile, The Bravery's 'The Sun And The Moon' came in at Number 24. |