If you are an eclectic beauty with a lot of sick tattoos, we think that we found the place for you to shine. Boston Tattoo Convention is sponsoring the Miss Boston Beauty Pageant that is crowning the most beautiful tattooed woman with the best personality that submits, and who knows, it could be you!

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    You’re flicking through the late-night television options in the haze of half sleep when you pause on the Cooking Channel because of the incongruity of what you’re hearing and what you’re seeing. From behind a kitchen counter on a cooking-show set that’s art-directed within a half inch of its life, a woman with the stage presence ......

    This Monday, Inked is teaming up with Lucky 13 to celebrate the week of MAGIC in Las Vegas. Doors to our party at Beauty Bar open at 8:30 pm and entertainment includes live bands, burlesque and even some karaoke. Drink specials by our good friends at Sailor Jerry Rum. Come out and say you're friends of Inked and ......

    Ms. Priscilla Noel, of Atlantic City, New Jersey, was crowned MissInkAmerica.com 2010 on Friday, February 19, during the first ever MissInkAmerica.com Pageant at The Pool inside Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City, NJ. Noel earned her crown, sash and scepter by rockin’ out her routine in a number of different categories including overall beauty, body art, personal platform ......

    Inked interviews internet sensation, Jeffree Star, upon the release of his new album "Beauty Killer"....

   

On A&E’s Barter Kings, Kendall-Leigh Neuner displays the tattoo art of the deal.

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What’s drummer Travis Barker’s beauty? His ability to vacillate between genres. Case in point: His new EP, Psycho White, with rapper YelaWolf. And his ink.

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Multi-talented tattooist, painter and friend to many, Shawn Barber has done it again with the upcoming release of his third series book titled "Memoir: The Tattooed Portrait Series." 

The memoir documents Barber's perception of the modern world of tattoos, in which he explains what he see's through the use of oil paintings and other mediums. The 256-page hardcover ...

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Barker is at it again this time putting finishing touches on his Jesus piece by Franco Vescovi.

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It seems that we've got an update on Barker's new ink every other week. With mothers day having just passed it is only fitting that one of Barker's latest edition's to his ever growing tattoo collection is his mothers name. The second addition to his collection has yet to have been photographed but Barker posted and ...

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The growling Mighty Mighty Bosstones frontman and Jimmy Kimmel Live! announcer talks about the band’s new album and reminisces about the weekly tattooing he did on his radio show.

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This past weekend drummer Travis Barker added to his rapidly growing collection of head tattoos. Last month we reported on Barker getting some finishing touches done on his Transplants band logo tattoo, and now he posted a photo on Facebook showing some new work he had done on his head by tattoo artist Chuey Quintanar.

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Everyone seems to be getting their heads tattooed this week.  Drummer Travis Barker recently had Mister Cartoon put the finishing touches on the Transplants band logo tattooed he has tattooed on his.  What do you think? 

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Our friends at Sailor Jerry Rum wanted to remind everybody that today is Bartender Appreciation Day. Here are some of the things you can do to celebrate:

 

1. Always say please and thank you. 2. Stop talking, and listen to your bartender's story for a change. 3. If you and your friends are ordering more than one drink, order ...

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Last night Sailor Jerry and Inked Magazine went on a bar crawl in LES in celebration of the Inked x Sailor Jerry 2012 calender release. Calendar girls Ginger and Azarja were just two of the lovely ladies who took part in the crawl. A swarm of beauties walked from Sons of Essex to Motor City and ended the night in ...

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    A Colombian soccer player was arrested there for not covering up his tattoos, as is dictated by Saudi law. What most concerned the Saudi moral police was that Juan Pablo Pino bared a tattoo of Jesus while at a Riyadh shopping mall with his wife. Pino was taken into custody Friday but released later after expressing "deep sorrow."...

    Tokidoki, a Japanese inspired lifestyle brand, who's previous clientele includes Skull Candy, Hello Kitty, and Marvel; has now collaborated with Mattel to create this edgy, new Barbie. After 52 years of Barbie, it's about time this girl got some ink! Tokidoki Barbie shows off her chest piece, half sleeve and neck tattoos in a black skull heart and ......

    With the ban lifted, we peel back the myths about absinthe, the world’s most mysterious spirit, and give you the truth about the Green Fairy. ...

    “My art has become a history lesson for me,” reflects San Francisco artist Shawn Barber. “I’m constantly learning about the tattoo industry, the people that have defi ned it, and those who have changed it.” The 37-year-old painter has devoted the past three years to creating Tattooed Portraits, a bold collection of paintings of artists with tattoos, tattoo artists ......

    Mario Barth grew up in Austria, immigrating to the states in 1995 to set up his tattoo shop in New Jersey. “I started tattooing a long time ago. It chose me to do it,” he says. “There was no scene at the time, it was all very underground. I had no financial interest in it, but then I realized I ......

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    The 15th date of Vans Warped Tour 2012 was held at the Palace of Auburn Hills on Friday, July 6. Doors opened at 11 a.m., closed around 9 p.m. and the attendees were baring as much skin as legally possible... ...

    Inked spent the weekend at Inked Out NJ presented by the world renowned tattoo artist Mario Barth & Starlight Tattoo. In case you're not familiar, Mario Barth is also the owner of popular tattoo ink, Intenze and has tattooed a bevy of celebrities including Lenny Kravitz, Sylvester Stallone, Tommy Lee and Usher. With over 100 artists, including huge names like ......

    For our latest issue release, we teamed up with one of our favorite liquor brands. Jägermeister is known for inspiring crazy nights out, and last night at GunBar was no different. To fit the bill for the Inked party, Jägermeister teamed up with tattoo artist artist Joseph Aloi, who adorned the tap machine as he saw fit. When we asked ......

    Is he ready to fill Schwarzenegger’s sandals in Conan the Barbarian?...

    Last year, we met some awesome people at Mario Barth's Biggest Tattoo Show on Earth. We're so excited to be going back; we'll be there for the whole three day convention. The show will take place at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center October 1st thru the 3rd. You may even get to see Mario Barth! Special guest ......

    Roky Erickson is an American treasure, and his first album in 14 years is a not-so-subtle reminder that his relevance hasn’t waned. Produced by Will Sheff and featuring his band, Okkervil River, True Love Cast Out All Evil is a heady mix of psychedelia, pop, and ambient experimentation. On tracks such as Crazy Horse–inflected “Goodbye Sweet Dreams” it ......

    There’s something about Hawaii that makes leaders of the men who are drawn to its islands (Sailor Jerry and Barack Obama being two of the more famous examples)......

    Whatever Goldfrapp do—from thumping electronica to glammed up romps—they do it for the dance floor. The British electronic music duo’s fifth full-length, Head First, is loaded with pulsating pop gems, such as “Alive,” that are a step away from the baroque pop of their previous album—and tailor-made for getting down. While Head First does occasionally get ......

    The Dropkick Murphys’ St. Patrick’s Day shows in their hometown of Boston have become the stuff of legends—and hangovers. Live on Lansdowne, Boston MA captures this annual event so accurately that you can almost taste the Guinness. The 20-song compilation spans the band’s decade-plus career and showcases their Celtic-inspired punk, from upbeat traditionals like “Johnny, I Hardly ......

    Blink 182's drummer Travis Barker unveiled his new ink a tribute to his fallen friend DJ AM on his twitter page. Barker and AM survived a plane crash that claimed the lives of 4 others in 2008. Barker now survives his long time friend Adam Goldstein after last year's overdose in his NYC apartment. The tattoo was done ......

    When you’re named after a Shakespeare play and you have a song that’s named after a Civil War–era naval battle (“The Battle Of Hampton Roads”), chances are someone in your band went to grad school. However, instead of being plodding and pretentious, Titus Andronicus’s second album sounds like a collaboration between The Hold Steady and Conor ......

    The sequel to the bad ass cult film, Boondock Saints, has finally released its sequel this month; I’m shocked it made it to theaters. All of the components that made this movie memorable have been replaced with bad acting, terrible writing, and random wind tunnels. Willem Dafoe has been replaced with Julie Benz, "Rita" from Dexter. Instead of Dafoe ......

    Twenty-six hundred miles from his Virginia home and it’s all the same deal to Strike Anywhere singer Thomas Barnett. Signs of urban conflict and ghosts of the subverted and forgotten......

    Which is wilder to consider: that it’s been 18 years since Nirvana released Nevermind or that Dave Grohl’s Foo Fighters have released six albums since? While Nirvana was dragged kicking and screaming into playing arenas, Grohl built the Foos and their sound to fill them. Among the 16 tracks assembled on their first greatest hits collection are obvious ......

    Hot damn if the Reverend Horton Heat didn’t lay down some wide-open guitar licks in his day. The good Rev has slowed with age, and on his first new album in five years it’s obvious that he’s more content observing from his La-Z-Boy than a bar stool—a fact he addresses on “Beer Holder,” an ode to ......

    Bartender Kristen Bronson shares her favorite gin cocktails. ...

    Austin bartender Heidi Smith shares her favorite beers from across the pond. ...

    For all the feng shui and tai chi, Hong Kong isn't just about traditional pastimes. The massive city is awash in cool bars, amazing attractions, and an all around progressive flair. Often referred to as “the melting pot of Asia,” Hong Kong is a hybrid of Chinese and Western cultures (the city was under British rule until 1997), so ......

    A drive down Spain’s eastern coast is a winding road trip through a bit of everything, from historical castles and wildflower fields to chic hotels and nude beaches. Plan a September road trip along the coast from Valencia to Peñíscola and you’ll get to experience it all, including the Castellón Tattoo Convention, which takes place September 5 – 7 ......

    Dump 500,000 bikers, an endless supply of booze, and an army of barely clothed women anywhere and you’ll have a good time—even in the middle of nowhere. That’s just what the founders of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally did. Now in its 68th year, the legendary event takes place August 4 – 10 in the Black Hills of ......

    The queen of burlesque bares all about Bettie Page, Marilyn Mansion, her first bra, and her secret tattoo....

    Nothing makes a strange town feel more like home than a great bar. It gives you a sense of the city, a feel for the locals, and—perhaps, most importantly—it can supply a nice buzz. The problem in many cases is picking the right spot. So many cities are overrun with mainstream, cookie-cutter places that it can be tough ......

    “First and foremost, we’re a neighborhood shop,” declares Cosmo, the owner of 13-year-old Kadillac Tattoo. “This ain’t no hipster hangout.” Located in the Manayunk section of Philadelphia, this clean, bright shop prides itself on being a mainstay of a neighborhood that has struggled to stay true to its blue-collar history, despite the chic shops and restaurants that have ......

    “I have a weird thing with voyeurism,” says artist Natalia Fabia, whose paintings depict “rad, talented chicks” in private, doing things like hugging a stuffed bunny or eating an ice-cream cone, often while wearing little more than their undies. Fabia’s colorful paintings, which have made her one of the Los Angeles art scene’s fastest-rising stars, reflect a constellation ......

    Nichole East's business card reads "Kid Robot, Toy Baroness." That says enough. As one of the first employees at quirky-cool adult toy company Kid Robot, she remembers when the team was so tiny that they were excited just to have business cards. "There were only maybe six or seven of us total," she recalls. "We had so many tasks ......

    Believe it: The Bible is better fodder for tattoo inspiration than it might seem. In fact, New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert probably wouldn't have gotten his first tattoo if it weren't for the good book. "When I was really little, my mom gave me this Bible. On the spine, there was a shield with a cross in ......

    "I've gotten to play a lot of drug addicts and hookers this year," muses actress Shirly Brener. The Bardot-esque blonde, who possesses a paradoxical mix of girl-next-door charm and femme fatale-worthy dark sensuality, revels in her distinctiveness. She's as comfortable portraying the bubbly love interest in a romantic comedy as a depraved addict in an indie flick. "Once ......

    Hollywood hideaway Chateau Marmont, with its cadre of celebutantes, fringed lanterns, and butterfly-festooned decor, has always been known more for its trysts and tragedies than its food. But with the installation of executive chef Carolyn Spence, former chef de cuisine at New York City's Spotted Pig, both Chateau and Bar Marmont are finally building some culinary cred. “It's ......

    The explosion of tattooed, pierced, and otherwise modified models can be traced back to one Portland, Oregon, woman who was fed up with "siliconeenhanced Barbie dolls." Using her prior experience on the Web and the camera skills she learned in art school, Selena Moody (now known as Missy Suicide) snapped photos of her friends in pinup-style poses and worked with ......

    ROCK OF LOVE We hang out at home with Scott Shriner—the only tattooed member of Weezer—to talk marriage, ink, and the band’s shocking sixth album. In a quiet neighborhood east of Hollywood, down winding tree-lined streets, sit homes belonging to Luke Wilson, Terry Gilliam, Barack Obama, and Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, who is standing in his living ......

    Landing an appointment with famed New York City tattooer Seth Wood is tough. Finding him is the really hard part. Although he works a booked-solid schedule at Daredevil Tattoo and his own home studio, Wood spends more time traveling to conventions and guest spots at shops around the world, such as Invictus Custom Tattooing in Oslo and LTW in Barcelona ......

    “When I shop at Nordstrom, the store employees follow me around,” says Los Angeles makeup artist and handbag designer Allison Burns. If only those department store employees, on the look for shoplifters, knew they were tailing the head of a handbag line coveted by celebrities and now sold at Bergdorf Goodman and more than 250 boutiques worldwide. Burns started her ......

    Siri Garber, founder of Platform Public Relations in Los Angeles, has a groovy voice—a raspy, powerful one that probably makes some of her male clients think about pleasure, rather than business, when she picks up the phone. But this celebrity publicist’s throaty purr isn’t a result of barking orders. “I think some of us [in the public ......

    More than six years sober, former Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx has long emerged from rock-star rock bottom. Still working the over-processed, jet-black hair, complete with black-on-black threads and requisite metal rocker accoutrement, he looks young and refreshed, unlike most of his over-50-and haggard contemporaries. He’s in control. In fact, his most recent tattoo barks directions to the dude ......

2010 Miss Ink America Beauty Pageant, Feb. 19th 2010 at Harrah's Pool.  M.I.A. is introducing Beauty back to Atlantic City with our unique and sexy venue.  This pageant will feature Beautiful women with beautiful body art in one of Atlantic City's most exclusive nightclubs.  The pageant will be presented in 3 sections: Club wear, Lingerie, and ...

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I wanted to throw this out there, didn't see a section necessarily to discuss this with people, but I do photography on a pretty regular basis and would love to hook up with some of the people from the Inked community in Southern California LA area for some shoots. I offer my services for free as of now so ......

Hey Anyone out there headed to the opening of Mario Barth's new place at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. I'm going out and ould like to meet up with some other people. Chill...

so what the hell, ill open this can of worms... how much is a reasonable hourly rate for a high quality tattoo? i live in new york. upstate new york. here in syracuse, you can get high quality tattoos for anywhere between 100 and 150 an hour. now, when i go into new york city, i know that prices for ......

Hey guys, just wanted to give you all a heads up to the party we are having on May 15th at the Mansion here in NYC, right before the NYC Tattoo Convention. Party is actually on my birthday, so that worked out pretty sweet for me. Anyways, free open bar, 10 - 11:30 pm. Details are being ironed out, but ......

so.. in an attempt to get everyone in on this one.. i'm asking.. what's the best method of aftercare.. and what are your views on the aftercare products on the market? my shop wipes you down with a scalding hot towel right after the tattoo and then covers it in saranwrap.. so i leave the wrap on for ......

most people who get tattooed often are pretty dedicated to one tattooer. but some consider themselves collectors and get art from a ton of different people. [i have had all my work (except my first 3 tats, which i stupidly had done by the bargain shops in town. hey, i was young) done by the same 2 guys. for years ......

OMG yeah ive pretty much been in love with her since i first saw her in that vin diesel movie XXX. my wife still doesnt get why i like Asia, since most of her movies are kinda 'out there', and every time i wanna buy another one of her dvd's i have to search high and low on amazon ......

yeah true is def the place to go. though im sure there are many great tattoo shops with less of a celebrity status, true's reputation is thru the roof. just dont go to high voltage. though they do great work, the prices are INSANE. im not a price shopper when it comes to tattoos, but i also dont appreciate ......

I definately plan on stopping by everlasting tattoo. Ive always loved shawn barber and can't wait to see some of his tattoos. ...

that texas law is true, and they also have 24 hour drive thru liquor stores. man, if that isnt service. although i dont think ive ever been that desparate for my tanqueray. but, funny story, there is this company making motorized scooter coolers. yup, its just a cooler you sit on that has wheels and handlebars and a small motor ......

Sad Sad Sad, There are a lot beautiful women but no tats,or one little tat you can barley see. I thought tats were the reason for voting in the gallery. Then the ugly ones, bad posing, really crappy tats. I would be ashamed to even show myself on the street let alone in a great mag. Tattooedcowboy...

i agree it definitely is starting to lean twards the "fad" area of things. hopefully its not the next nautical star. or worse, barbwire arm bands (cue dramatic bum bum bum sound)...

so i decided it was also time for me to chime in on this one.. i think if you are asking this question.. you shouldn't get sleeves.. it sounds to me like you'd regret it at this point.. next.. in the latest issue of inked there is a doctor who has full sleeves and he answers the question ......

yeah.. had that tattoo worked out.. you would have smiled everytime you saw it.. i can really admire a lot of tattooers out there that have all kinds of shitty and obscure tattoos with great stories behind them.. i recently saw a kat von d clip on you tube where she explains a tattoo she has of a deer getting ......

hahahah.. yeah.. and i don't have the heart to correct my friends.. a week or so back i went into a bar and saw an old bartender i used to know and he says "i see you had some more work done" and i'm thinking.. come on.. it's not reconstructive surgery.. ...

it takes time for me. my first tattoo was when i was 19 station in italy for 2 years where there was only 2 tattoo artist on the whole fricken island. i've been wanting it since freshmen year. waited 5 years. my second california tattoo. gave a whole lot of thought. i first wanted it on my left hand ......

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays wake up at 10am take a shower get dressed brush teeth, shave, etc out the door by 10:15-10:20 drive to school Theo 210 from 10:55-12:00 go to lunch with classmates head home Monday Night exclusive: Go to Maynard's Bar and Grill for a Monday night car meet that I host Tuesdays, Thursdays ......

BRING THE MILE HIGH CLUB TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH IN-FLIGHT TATTOO 40,000 FEET HIGH

Guinness Book of World Records Documents Feat As

“First-Ever to Perform a Tattoo in High Altitude”

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On their way to the 23rd Annual Winter Music Conference in Miami where notorious illustrated rockstar, Tommy Lee, will be spinning with partner DJ Aero at Cameo ...

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DETROIT – January 23, 2008 – After opening its doors just three short months ago, MGM Grand Detroit’s V lounge has already earned the distinction as one of the country’s best hotspots by national trade magazine Nightclub & Bar in its annual “Top 100” rankings. V lounge is the only Detroit-based venue included on the prominent list. “We’re thrilled that in just a short amount of time, V lounge has made such a big impact on the industry and has been recognized with this honor by Nightclub & Bar magazine,” said Rich Schneider, MGM Grand Detroit’s Vice President of Food and Beverage. “Between the service, unique cocktails and atmosphere, V lounge is definitely world-class. We designed this experience with our guests in mind and we’re pleased that the nightlife industry has recognized the unique and exceptional offering that is V lounge.” As the sun sets, the heat rises at V. MGM Grand Detroit’s signature lounge delivers pulse-pounding music, exotic cocktails and extraordinary special effects – all among the company of sizzling “V dancers” – to deliver an unparalleled nightlife experience. Favorite Detroit DJs – DJ Mike Anthony and DJ Tom T. – spin the latest artists every week and celebrity guests such as DJ Skribble have already graced the turntables at V. Featuring a 5,000-square-foot lounge, 700-square-foot VIP area and intimate 500-square-foot outer bar, V boasts dramatic accents, intriguing textural combinations and dazzling light effects. As guests approach V, they are welcomed and seduced by a vibrant entrance that flaunts the electrifying ambiance within. Five giant plasma screens suspended over the outer bar broadcast real-time images of club goers inside. The live images are converted to a sexy and captivating pixel patchwork showcasing V’s beautiful patrons saturated in hues of blue and red, enticing the outside world to join the never-ending party that prevails at V. Within V, sensuality is magnified as Detroit’s hottest men and women take to the main lounge area and the dynamic interior transforms with color-changing lighting. White-quartz bar tops and glowing “ice” resin drink rails are contrasted by chiseled, dark-gray stone walls, all complemented by stunning onyx tables. Red crocodile and white ostrich leather sofas emanate luxury and exclusivity. Those lucky enough to retreat to V’s intimate VIP area enjoy a haven of sophistication and privacy away from the high-energy main lounge. Striking glass panels embedded with translucent fabric surround the area and deliver the ideal setting for a private celebration. V is open 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Thursday through Sunday. For the annual ranking, nightclubs and bars from across the United States were chosen based on a number of criteria, including annual revenues, marketing and advertising effectiveness, promotional expertise, uniqueness to market, food and beverage programs and more resulting in a dynamic mixture of clubs, neighborhood bars, sports bars and family-oriented venues. ABOUT MGM GRAND DETROIT Named as a one of the “Top 10 new U.S. hotels of 2007” by Gayot and one of “53 places to visit in 2008” by The New York Times as part of the Detroit destination, MGM Grand Detroit is the city’s first and only downtown hotel, gaming and entertainment destination built from the ground up. The hotel features 400 chic and stylish guest rooms, including nine rooftop VIP suites and 56 opulent corner suites. Guests can enjoy three signature restaurants by two of the world's preeminent celebrity chefs: Wolfgang Puck and Michael Mina; 24-hour in-room dining by Puck in addition to casual restaurants; lounges, including a relaxed piano-style bar; high-energy nightlife; the only resort-style spa in ......

Celebrities from the Entertainment and Cultural Spectrum Celebrate the Most Ambitious Tattoo Studio Venture in History

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LAS VEGAS (January 2008) – Notorious illustrated rock stars Dave Navarro and Tommy Lee, Platinum recording artists, Buckcherry, and former Biohazard front man, Evan Seinfeld, are among an eclectic mix of ink-loving luminaries slated to perform at the gala opening of Mario ...

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