Dita Von Teese is dating a French aristocrat 11 years her junior. The burlesque dancer - who is divorced from goth rocker Marilyn Manson - is enjoying a romance with 25-year-old Count Louis-Marie de Castelbajac, whose parents are fashion designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac and Catherine de Castelbajac.

A source close to Dita, 36, said: "She seems really happy with him. The age gap doesn't seem to be a problem at the moment, he's very mature for his age."

Dita Von Teese is recording an album. The burlesque dancer - who is famed for her raunchy Martini glass routine - has secured a contract and is currently working on her first release, which could be a cover of Irving Berlin's "Lazy."

Dita said: "I signed a deal with Interscope in Europe."