In a post on his personal blog, Manson writes, “So I have officially been diagnosed, by a real doctor, with THE SWINE FLU.”

“I know everyone will suggest that f**king a pig is how this disease was obtained. However, the doctor said, my past choices in women have, in ‘no way’ contributed to… me acquiring this mysterious sickness. Unfortunately, I am going to survive. M.”

Harry Potter star Rupert Grint and The Streets’ bass player Wayne Vibes were diagnosed with the illness earlier this year.

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Actress Evan Rachel, 19, appears to climax in a provocative opening sequence as Marilyn, real name Brian Warner, passionately kisses and caresses the actress.

The video, for the rocker’s new single Heart-Shaped Glasses, begins with something of an understatement as a warning flashes up that the video might not be appropriate for people under the age of 16.

He’s feelin’ good: Marilyn seems happy

The steamy action continues with the couple taking a drive in a convertible.

While Marilyn takes candid shots of the Evan Rachel, the actress is seen caressing and kissing a carving knife.

Cue more writhing around on a bed, this time with some fake blood smeared around, before the video ends Thelma and Louise-style with the odd couple driving their flame-engulfed car off the road high above Hollywood.

A bloody mess: Marilyn and Evan Rachel show their passion for each other … by rolling around in a lot of blood

Evan Rachel is no stranger to controversy herself, having starred in 2003 movie Thirteen, in which she played a 13-year-old savouring the allure of a sex, drugs and rock’n'roll lifestyle.

Marilyn has said in various interviews that his upcoming album Eat Me, Drink Me (due to be released this summer 2007) was inspired by his private problems after his break-up with former wife Dita Von Teese.

The video is being promoted on his website: www.marilynmanson.com.

A spokeswoman for the video distribution said edited versions of the video are being worked on to make it ‘more appropriate’ for commercial TV channels.

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