Marilyn Manson's first single off Mechanical Animals aired on VH1's "Pop-Up Video" on October 19th, 6:25pm EST with about 30 interesting facts about him, the band and the video, The Dope Show. Listed in the order of the appearance in the video...
1998 VH1 Fashion Awards Most Stylish Artist Nominee.
Brian Hugh Warner
Born: January 5th, 1969
Place: Canton, OH
Brian changed his name to Marilyn Manson when he formed this band in 1989.
One word of this song as changed by TV networks- it was considered "insensitive." [which was "queers"]
Marilyn's "breasts" were made and installed by an LA. special effects company.
His body is covered with white greasepaint- his genitals are covered by a latex patch.
The video's concept: Marilyn is kidnapped by Hollywood and made into an "attraction."
These "lab" scenes were shot in the lecture hall of Brandies, CA cultural institute.
Another "Hollywood attraction" sits on the insitute's Board of Directors: Judge Wapner.
The director worried Wapner would object to Marilyn's presence at the institute.
Wapner decided in Marilyn's favor.
Judgement: Planintiff - Free to shoot video
[show's limo scene]
Titanic's Billy Zane.. Billy's suit
Marilyn and Billy met at a karaoke party at Marilyn's LA. house in 1998.
Two other "titanic" Hollywood attractions were also at the party: Leif Garrett and Corey Feldman
Marilyn, Billy, Leif and Corey sang Bee Gees songs until 7am.
Marilyn has said he chose his name to show "everyone has a light side and a dark side."
It led to rumors Marilyn's the "bastard offspring" of Marilyn Monroe and Charles Manson. [Then shows a picture of Monroe and Charles's face as one.. with blond hair and a black beard and bushy black eye brows]
He's not - he's the legitimate offspring of Hugh and Barbara Warner.
Marilyn's mother still calls him Brian.
His father calls him Manson.
LA. police officers are prohibited from displaying affection with other officers.
[then points out where the band is playing outside which in fact states that the building behind them is the LA Municipal Court House.]
The director worried the court house would also object to this video being shot there.
He used a "friendlier" band name on the application for a shooting perment: "the Manson Band."
Church groups have accused Marilyn of requiring fans to practice Satanism at his concerts.
They've also launched an anti-Marilyn campaign by posting rumors about him on the internet: He played Paul on the Wonder Years, he played Winnie on the Wonder Years, he has two ribs removed, he uses his ribs as drumsticks, he had his testicles removed.
Marilyn has admitted to "modifying" two of his body parts: His ear lobes
Contrary to the wild rumors about him, the crew of this video found Marilyn to be "creative, nice and perfectly mellow." He has been known to subject his road crew to some "bizarre" demands however - no smoking and no talking about sports.