Marilyn Manson Diagnosed with Swine Flu

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Concerts / Tours, Rock

UPDATE: The musician’s concert promoters deny Manson has the virus.

“Tainted Love” singer Marilyn Manson has just been revealed that he’s been tainted…with the H1N1 virus.

The 40-year-old, who lists former wife Dita Von Teese and Evan Rachel Wood among his exes, recently announced the news via his Facebook page. “So I have officially been diagnosed, by a real doctor, with THE SWINE FLU,” he wrote. “I know everyone will suggest that f****** 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.”

Although Manson was in the middle of a Canadian tour when the diagnosis was made, he has no intention of canceling his scheduled gigs. In fact, he was recently filmed shooting snot onto attendees at a show in Ottawa.

Marilyn is the not the first celebrity to publicly reveal a swine flu diagnosis. Back in July, it was announced that Harry Potter star Rupert Grint had missed several days of filming after contracting the virus.

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Tour Notes: David Archuleta, Bruce Springsteen, Death Cab and More

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Concerts / Tours, Alternative, Country, Dance, Pop, Rock

A number of acts will be hitting the road this year. Here’s hoping one of them comes your way:

• David Archuleta: The American Idol 7 finalist begins a 20-city tour in February.
• Death Cab for Cutie: The group will begin a U.S. tour starting in April.
• Madonna: More overseas stops have been added to the Sticky & Sweet tour.
• Modest Mouse: The band will hit 12 cities beginning next month.
• Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival: Slayer, Marilyn Manson and Bullet For My Valentine will all be part of the 27-city festival.
• Bruce Springsteen: The Boss’ Super Bowl appearance will kick off a world tour.
• Taylor Swift: She will headline the Fearless tour beginning this April.

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