Spark is planning tattoos to mark each stage of her career by newsdesk Published : February 28, 2011 The ‘Revolving’ singer got her first etching to symbolise one of her lyrics, and said she’s considering covering herself in inkings to mark her progress. She explained to BANG Showbiz: “I have a tattoo of a key, [...]

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Are tattoos good for the environment? by Matt Hickman Published : February 28, 2011 Q: Last month, I vacationed in Hawaii with my family, including my cousin Gary, who wears his strong eco-convictions on his sleeve … and all over the rest of the body. This left me wondering if there are environmental drawbacks to [...]

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Body art has become more mainstream by Bonnie Berkowitz Published : February 27, 2011 It’s 1945, and you want a tattoo. You drive to the part of town your mom warned you about, past scruffy bars and burlesque shows, and arrive at a tiny shop offering maybe 200 designs in three or four colors. An [...]

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Law would regulate tattoo artists By Valerie Rowell Published : February 27, 2011 GEORGIA – Columbia County body artists, including tattoo artists and piercers, might soon have to follow county health department mandates as well as state laws. At Tuesday’s semi-monthly meeting, county commissioners will hold the first of two required public readings on an [...]

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Tattoo festival in Hampton celebrates the art of ink on skin by Sam McDonald Published : February 27, 2011 HAMPTON, VA – Listen to John Cann talk for a few minutes and you’d conclude that tattoos are as American as apple pie … or maybe Jack Daniels. “It’s not a micro community anymore, it’s a [...]

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David Beckham reveals his new tattoo – depicting him as Jesus by Melissa Thompson Published : February 26, 2011 DAVID Beckham is worshiped as a football messiah who can walk on water – and here he is as Jesus. Becks says the new tattoo on his chest is of Christ surrounded by cherubs and represents [...]

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Vanessa Hudgens talks new butterfly neck tattoo by Mark Marino Published : February 25, 2011 Zac Efron’s ex Vanessa Hudgens flaunted a new companion at last night’s L.A. premiere of her film “Beastly”: a tiny butterfly on her neck. Hudgens got the insect art during a recent visit to New York City and told CNN [...]

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Yung L.A. Gets Duck Tattoo on Face, Dropped From T.I.’s Label by Georgette Cline Published : February 23, 2011 After Gucci Mane showcased his giant ice cream facial tattoo back in January, who would’ve thought another rapper would follow in his footsteps? Yesterday (Feb. 22), Atlanta rhymer Yung L.A. debuted his latest ink: a red [...]

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Palatine Rejects Plans for a Tattoo Parlor by Brian Slupski Published : February 23, 2011 PALATINE VILLAGE, IL – The Palatine Village Council Tuesday unanimously rejected plans for a tattoo parlor at 1709 E. Rand Road. “A residential neighborhood is not the place for a tattoo parlor,” said Palatine resident Laurie Acevedo. “We don’t want [...]

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Lil Wayne, Gucci Mane And Game: A Journey Into Face Tattoos by Kathy Iandoli Published : February 23, 2o11 Gucci Mane and Yung LA are not alone. While hip hop has maintained a longstanding relationship with ink, the idea of drawing on faces is a not so recent phenomenon as well. Rappers like Tech N9ne [...]

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