Mr. K is a South Korean tattoo artist based in NYC. He specializes in delicate and detailed micro tattoos, often creating realistic portraits and designs the size of a quarter. K has tattooed a number of celebrities throughout his career, including but not limited to, Michael J ...read more
Meet Nick Youngquest, a model best known for his work with Paco Rabanne. On his Instagram page, Youngquest frequently posts about his work as an international model and the exotic locations his job allows him to travel to. However, in a recent photo posted to Instagram, ...read more
Haunted hotels have become a staple of American cinema, thanks to films like The Shining and television shows like American Horror Story. And in the real world, many hotels including the Queen Mary have capitalized on paranormal sightings that have occurred for decades within ...read more
Following the worldwide success of its debut season, MTV's How Far Is Tattoo Far is back for a second season and taking revenge ink to an even higher level. The show allows friends, partners, and family members the opportunity to choose tattoos for each other, and in many cases, ...read more
London “tropical punk” four-piece, The Skints, release of their highly-anticipated fourth album, Swimming Lessons, via Easy Star/Mr. Bongo. Swimming Lessons deals with "crushing heartbreak, the impending doom of Brexit and the current political climate, all the while surviving as ...read more
*SPOILERS AHEAD* In the series finale of HBO's Game of Thrones, Jon Snow played a dramatic role in finishing out the story when he stabbed and killed Daenerys Targaryen. Throughout the series, fans of the series had mixed thoughts on the bastard turned heir to the Iron Throne. ...read more
In honor of Memorial Day, we're celebrated tattooed veterans of the Armed Forces. Take a look at 25 tattooed veterans of the Army, Marines, Navy, and Air Force in the photo gallery below. Then let us know your thoughts on these tattooed soldiers in the comments section. ...read more
On March 4th, Halle Berry took to Instagram to post a photo of a huge tattoo on her spine. Many on social media were stunned by the large tattoo, as Berry had only collected small and easily hidden pieces in the past. After months of speculation, Berry put the rumors to rest on ...read more
In honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, The New York Times held a panel which featured six of NYC's finest tattoo artists. During the panel, the artists were asked to speak on their experiences as Asian-American tattoo artists, one of the fastest growing demographics ...read more
Russell Brand is a British stand-up comic and actor, best known for his roles in Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Get Him to the Greek, and his marriage to pop superstar Katy Perry. Over the past several years, Brand has made spirituality a priority and has collected number of tattoos ...read more
On April 30th, rapper Travis Scott celebrated his 28th birthday in style alongside some of the biggest names in Hollywood. And to commemorate the occasion, Scott had NYC celebrity tattoo artist Jonboy giving out custom designs at the party. Both Scott and his "wifey" Kylie Jenner ...read more
This season on The Bachelorette, former Miss Alabama USA and contestant on The Bachelor season 23, Hannah Brown is looking for love and 30 men are vying for her heart. Out of those 30 men, four of them are visibly tattooed and based on the first two episodes, there's a very good ...read more
Live music in great weather; sweaty, tattooed bodies dancing; and your concert consumption-of-choice: festival season is here. LiveXLive Media Inc, the global digital media company focused on live entertainment, is making the music experience more inclusive and efficient, and ...read more
World Bee Day is celebrated on May 20, the day in 1734 that Anton Janša, the pioneer of beekeeping, was born. The purpose of the international day is to acknowledge the role of bees and other pollinators for the ecosystem. Without bees, flowers and crops can’t be pollinated ...read more
Grumpy Cat, the internet celebrity sensation, had a “permanent scowl” from her underbite and feline dwarfism. The grumpiness, in such an adorable package, is why many have memorialized Grumpy Cat in meme form, including: “I had fun once. It was awful.” Grumpy Cat was even named ...read more
Over the past week, the conversation on abortion has been amplified in both the United States and the world. Many states, including Alabama, Georgia, and Ohio, are working to ban abortions—even in the cases of rape and incest. In some states, both the woman getting the abortion ...read more
Despite only being 16-years-old, raper Bhad Bhabie, also known as Danielle Bregoli has acquired an impressive collection of ink. Like many underage celebrities, including Lil Pump and Zhavia Ward, her status has convinced artists to tattoo her. Take a look at her 15+ tattoos in ...read more
Emilia Clarke's character Daenerys Targaryen (the First of Her Name, Queen of the Andals and the First Men, Protector of the Seven Kingdoms, the Mother of Dragons, the Khaleesi of the Great Grass Sea, the Unburnt, the Breaker of Chains) is without a doubt the most recognizable ...read more
**Spoiler Alert** After appearing in 61 episodes throughout Game of Thrones eight seasons, Cersei (of the House Lannister, the First of Her Name, Queen of the Andals and the First Men, Protector of the Seven Kingdoms) was killed by Daenerys Targaryen's attack during the Battle of ...read more
Since summer of 2010, 26-year-old singer songwriter Demi Lovato has collected over twenty tattoos. She began her collection with a simple quote on her ribs at the age of 16 and over the years, has gained notoriety for her pieces which often acknowledge her struggles with mental ...read more
Like her oldest sister Miley Cyrus and brother Trace Cyrus, Noah Cyrus is an avid tattoo collector. The 19-year-old has a growing collecting of ink and has visited Los Angeles artist Soto for a number of her designs. Just today, Cyrus visited NYC artist JonBoy for two brand new ...read more
Since debuting in the music industry with his RIAA 5X Platinum hit "White Iverson" in 2015, Post Malone has gone on to achieve number-one album status on the Billboard Top 200 and take home Top Rap Song at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards. Although he's only 23-year-old, Malone ...read more
Machine Gun Kelly revealed the release of his first single from his highly anticipated forthcoming album, Hotel Diablo. Taking to Twitter, the rapper shares that fans can expect that first track this week. He also took to social media to surprise fans with a cover of Billie ...read more
Yesterday, tattooed model and #effyourbodystandards founder Tess Holliday posted a photo alongside Hollywood icon Danny Trejo. In the photo, the pair shows off their impressive collections of ink and we were immediately asking ourselves: "What brings these two together?" Well, ...read more
On Thursday May 9th, a 23-year-old traveling carnival worker was arrested on three counts of capital murder after admitting to shoot to death three young women over the course of an 18 day period. James Michael Wright had been employed by the James H. Drew Carnival and on ...read more
Meet Robbie Ripoll, a Florida-based tattoo artist with over twenty years of experience in the industry. Ripoll is best known for competing alongside his brother on season 5 of Ink Master, placing 13th in the competition. Today, Ripoll continues to tattoo and frequents conventions ...read more
Meet Molly Burke, a 25-year-old YouTuber and activist from Ontario, Canada. At the age of four, Burke was diagnoses with a disease called Retinitis Pigmentosa, a rare and degenerative eye disease that causes severe vision impairment. There is currently no cure for RP and Burke ...read more
While most 22-year-olds are focused on graduating from college and entering the workforce, Ethan Bramble has a different goal in mind. This Australian currently holds the title for the most modified youth—with over 150 tattoos and 40 body modifications. Some of those ...read more
It looks like Chris Brown has a new lady in his life: model Indya Marie. Following tumultuous relationships with musicians Rihanna and Karrueche Tran, Brown has found a new boo after shooting the music video for his song Type of Way. Brown's new leading lady is no stranger to ...read more
On October 11th, 2018 the first episode of the MTV reality series How Far is Tattoo Far premiered. Hosted by Jersey Shore's Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi and Younger's Nico Tororella, the show follows the same concept as its UK counter part, Just Tattoo of Us. How Far is Tattoo Far ...read more
On May 9th, 2019 French fashion house Givency announced their latest muse and face of the brand: Ariana Grande. Givenchy has attracted the attention of numerous celebrities since its debut in 1952, including Lauren Bacall, Greta Garbo, Grace Kelly, and Elizabeth Taylor. However, ...read more
Gabi Grecko is a 29-year-old influencer best known for her marriage to Australian millionaire Geoffrey Edelsten, who is also 75-years-old. Back in 2014, Edelsten announced that he planned to marry Grecko, who was 46 years his junior. The pair married a year later, however, they ...read more
Here at Inked, we primarily focus on tattoo trends on the present, there's no harm in taking a look back at designs that informed the past. In fact, who knows where we'd be today as a tattoo society if not for these famous (and in some cases, infamous) trends? Take a look at the ...read more
On September 13th, 2019 the film Hustlers will premiere in theaters. Based upon an article by journalist Jessica Pressler, the film centers on a group of strippers in a Robin Hood-esque comedy heist. And despite only beginning filming in late March of this year, the upcoming ...read more
These days, almost every twenty-something celebrity has at least one tattoo. It's very common for Hollywood stars to get their first tattoos while they're still teens or in their early twenties, however, some public figures waited decades for their first appointment with an ...read more
This Sunday, May 12th, moms and their families celebrate Mother's Day in the United States. In honor of all the beautiful and badass mamas out there, we've curated 30 of our favorite tattooed moms from around the world in one spectacular photo gallery. Take a look at the inked ...read more
On June 6th, a brand new tattoo reality show premieres on A&E. Hero Ink follows inspiring interactions between tattoo artists and first responders: including police officers, firefighters, and members of the Armed Services. Each and every one of the artists in the show have a ...read more
While many musicians use their Instagrams solely to promote upcoming projects, Justin Bieber not only teases his new material, he shares his opinions as well. Five days ago, in a photo posted to Instagram, Justin Bieber shared his admiration for rapper Chris Brown by comparing ...read more
Days after announcing the groundbreaking theme for season 12, Ink Master has unveiled every artist competing for the title, a feature in INKED, and a cool $100,000 this season. This season, the artists will be competing in teams of men vs women and for the first time in the ...read more
In 2011, Rianna Conner Carpenter joined the military and shortly after, Combat Barbie was born. For seven years, Carpenter served in the U.S. Marine Corps, earning the title of Sergeant and awards such as the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal. Today, she's studying at the ...read more
Meet Tarah Una, a tattoo model whose life was turned upside down after getting into a car accident exactly ten years ago. However, in this case, things aren't what they seem. Take a look at her inspiring story through life's biggest trials and tribulations below and let us know ...read more
In November of 2018, rapper 6ix9ine was arrested and charged on federal RICO as well as possession of firearms. He was initially held in general population at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York, however, due to his celebrity status and affiliation with the ...read more
In addition to announcing season 12 of Ink Master, Paramount Network also revealed an exciting spin-off series set to premiere in Fall of 2019. Following the success of past seasons of the hit tattoo competition which have brought back former contestants, Ink Master: Grudge Match ...read more
It's no secret that Game of Thrones is an extremely sexual show, with almost every major character earning a steamy scene or two throughout the eight seasons. Seeing a sex scene on GOT barely causes a stir any more and it's inspired millions of people around the world to bring ...read more
While most tattoo artists begin their apprenticeship after high school and in their early twenties, Noko started tattooing at the age of eight. Now, she's 10 and under the guidance of her father, Gakkin, she's taking on the international tattoo industry. Noko's father is a ...read more
On April 20th, we transitioned into the second sign of the zodiac, Taurus. Taurus birthdays are from April 20th to May 20th, with notable members of this sign being John Cena, Dwayne Johnson, Adele, and Travis Scott. Taurus is ruled by Venus and it's a fixed earth sign, which ...read more
Cue Dave Navarro: *THIS SEASON ON INK MASTER,* Paramount Network is rolling out a brand new theme that will turn the series on its head. For the first time in the history of the franchise, there will be an equal number of men and women competing for the title of Ink Master, an ...read more
In addition to being the wife Golden State Warrior's point guard Steph Curry, Ayesha Curry is a celebrity chef and CoverGirl spokes model. Over the years, she's starred in her own culinary show on the Food Network, was a former host of The Great American Baking Show, and found ...read more
Rita Ora closed her European tour with a tattoo, and her Instagram post is flooding with mixed comments. Ora went to tattoo artist Henk Schiffmacher at Schiffmacher & Veldhoen Tattooing in the Netherlands, for a dagger tattoo and some finger tats. The sword piercing through a ...read more
This weekend, actor Jeff Goldblum paid a visit to the Villain Arts Baltimore Tattoo Convention to judge tattoo of the day and film his brand new docuseries with Disney +. On April 11th, 2019 Disney +, the company's upcoming streaming service, announced that the actor will star in ...read more
