Digital Age Dynamo
April 12, 2024
No stranger to immersive creativity, Doja Cat continues to shine as a revolutionary beacon within the music industry.
Singing for the Misfits
April 10, 2024
In a world where authenticity can sometimes feel elusive, Ashley McBryde is the lighthouse we’re all searching for.
A Glimpse into the Future
March 6, 2024
Blackdot’s State-of-the-Art Tech Draws a Brave New World for Tattoo Culture.
Kalan.FrFr Talks Life, Music and Tattoos
January 30, 2024
Roc Nation rapper Kalan.FrFr is a walking work of art. His body is adorned with 25 tattoos that all have meaning, telling stories of his life growing up in South…
Stormtrooper Tattoos
September 21, 2021
They may not be able to hit the side of a Star Destroyer with their blasters, but the foot soldiers of the Galactic Empire are still beloved
Tattoos of 50 Greatest Pop Culture Couples
February 10, 2021
Who's your favorite real or fictional couple?
Color Theory
January 22, 2021
Carolina Caos Avalle on her early years tattooing and her style evolution.
Bobblehead Tattoos
January 4, 2021
People have taken the gold standard for pop culture memorabilia and placed it onto their bodies
Stunning ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ Tattoos
October 29, 2020
These tattoos are bound to grow on you and leave you hungry for more
The Tale Behind This Crazy NFL Tattoo
December 23, 2019
When Myles Garrett smashed his helmet into Mason Rudolph's head we knew it would be an image that would last forever, but never expected it to become a tattoo.
Star Wars Tattoos from the Final Trilogy
December 19, 2019
We need a better name for the cast from "The Force Awakens," "The Last Jedi" and "The Rise of Skywalker"
Tattoos from Scorsese Films to Pair with Watching ‘The Irishman’
November 27, 2019
Martin Scorsese's newest film was released Wednesday on Netflix.
‘Baby Shark: Live!’ Is Here to Destroy Your Sanity
November 14, 2019
God help us all, now the song will never get out of our heads
30 Trendy Halloween Costumes for 2019
October 3, 2019
You'll be seeing Billie Eilish, Royal Baby and Euphoria costumes this Halloween
This Illustrator Gives Pop Culture Characters an Art Nouveau Update
August 27, 2018
Check out the Innovative Designs of Hannah Alexander While many fine artists and even tattooers creative innovative and imaginative new styles of art, many also pay homage to classic styles.…
How She Transformed a 1963 Trailer into a Tattoo Parlor
May 21, 2018
The First Mobile Tattoo Shop! “I think I’ve always loved tattoos,” Afzal shares in a recent interview with the Huffington Post. 26 year old Shanzey Afzal is making a name…
Epic Ink of Badass Women
February 23, 2018
These Pop Culture Heroines are Iconic Love badass women from television, film, and anime? Well, you’re in luck! It’s time to celebrate the kickass super heros and epic heroines from…
Rick Ross Behind-the-Scenes for Inked Magazine’s February Cover [Video]
January 26, 2018
Rick Ross shares thoughts on loyalty and persistence as we go behind the scenes at his cover shoot for Inked Magazine.
These Two Are Not Twins! Smokin’ Hot Sisters in Ink!
September 11, 2017
Can You Handle Double Trouble? There are hundreds of beautiful tattooed models circulating like bad pennies all over the net. So it would only come to reason that every once…
WTF Does That Say? 20 Funny Font Faux Pas!
July 25, 2017
One Letter Can Mean A Lot! Sometimes it’s not what you say. Or even how you say it. It’s what font you choose to say it with. You would imagine…
Noel’le Longhaul – a non-binary trans person – talented tattoo artist…and practicing witch!
July 19, 2017
The True Spiritual Side of Tattooing. The tattoo world — like any other sub-culture — is full of unique people. A wonderful collective of colorful personalities, drenched with talent and…
Tattoos Of Strippers! The Good, the Bad and the WTF!
June 2, 2017
Beware of Pole Dancers! Some love’em and some hate’em and some people love’em so much that they get them tattooed on their body. We’re talking about strippers and the people…
Smokin’ Hot Backstage Strip Show!
June 1, 2017
Turn Up The Kink Factor! Meet Becky Holt! This is a British sex bomb extraordinaire. Her kickin’ curves are covered in quality ink and her long red hair her that…
Color Changing Tattoos! They’ll Make You Healthier and Happier!
May 30, 2017
The Doctor Will See Your Tattoo Now! The cutting edge researchers at both world renowned institutions — MIT Media Lab and Harvard Medical School have teamed up to create tattoo…
A Big Beautiful Nerd With Big Beautiful Boobs!
May 26, 2017
Don’t Forget That Bangin’ Butt! Although Cubbi Thompson (@cubbixoxo) is presently not an instagram household name…she damn well should be! This girl is absolutely gorgeous, with a killer – slim…
Face Transplants! Images Both Horrifying and Inspiring!
May 10, 2017
Surgeons Gave Them a New Face and a New Life! Medicine has come a long way and for some it has given them a new lease on life. Although all…
We Reveal The Hot Model Behind One of The Most Viral Tattoo Videos Ever!
May 8, 2017
As Famous As Her Tattoo! Not too long ago a tattoo video of an amazing Sailor Moon done by Nikko Hurtado went viral. The piece captured the essence of that…
21 Star Wars Tattoos by Russ Abbott’s Ink & Dagger Crew
May 4, 2017
The Force is Strong with Ink & Dagger Since its debut, the classic film, Star Wars, has spawned entire generations of loyalists who pride themselves in owning everything there is…
50 Best and Most Unique Knockout Knuckle Tattoos!
April 25, 2017
A Double Fisted Message! Even back in the day when more artist abided by the no ink above the neck or below the wrist, knuckle tattoos always seemed to rear…
SKULL ART! 20 AMAZING PIECES!
April 12, 2017
Bone-afide Fabulous Art! Skulls. Skulls. Skulls. If you’re like me you can’t get enough of them. For so many of us the skull was one of our first true childhood…
20 Photos of a Smoke Show – Pandora Blue!
April 6, 2017
Pandora Vaping and Chilling! Although you wouldn’t guess it from looking at her, but Pandora Blue is from a small town in western Virginia. But despite her birthplace, Pandora lives…
MERCEDES EDISON: READ THE REST OF HER BUTT?
April 5, 2017
THE TOTAL PACKAGE! The British born Mercedes Edison, also known as Unimerce, who now lives in Toronto, Canada, is the total package – beautiful, talented and covered in great ink.…
Kesha On Her New Hand Tattoo: ‘F-kin Meow’
February 9, 2017
For the past several years, Kesha has been embroiled in a bitter legal battle with music producer Lukasz Sebastian Gottwald, known professionally as Dr. Luke, that some say could leave…
Fan Asks Louis Tomlinson to Draw a Hedgehog for a Tattoo, Gets this Instead
February 8, 2017
When New Yorker Ivanna Portilla unexpectedly ran into One Direction singer Louis Tomlinson in the city last week, she did what any mega-fan would do—she took a selfie with the…
Zayn Malik Fuels Engagement Rumors with New ‘Love’ Tattoo
February 8, 2017
We may have confirmation that Zayn Malik is indeed engaged to model, Gigi Hadid … sort of. Zayn Malik is probably used to his love life being fodder for tabloids,…
Jessica Alba Met a Cop with a Tattoo of Her Face
February 2, 2017
Jessica Alba gets the surprise of her life when a cop stops her, not to issue her a ticket, but to show her a tattoo he got done inspired by…
Ariel Winter Flaunts Sexy Hip Tattoo in Bikini Pics
January 20, 2017
Alex Dunphy, is that really you?! You probably know Ariel Winter as the smart and dorky younger sister, Alex Dunphy, in ABC’s hit series Modern Family, but you’d hardly recognize…
Kesha Covering Her Body with Whales
January 18, 2017
In the three years since Kesha went to rehab for an eating disorder and removed the dollar sign from her stage name, the singer has been working on changing her…
Prince Jackson’s Giant Chest Tattoo Misspelled
January 17, 2017
Prince Jackson may only be 19-years-old, but he has quite a few tattoos to his name already, including the new chest and arm piece he had done last week, courtesy…
Hailey Baldwin’s Faith and Family Celebrated in Ink
January 13, 2017
You wouldn’t know it just by looking at her, but Hailey Baldwin has a pretty good collection of tattoos going, and even though she models for a living, and has…
The Walking Dead: Last Half Season 7 Synopsis Released
January 11, 2017
Suffice it to say that the mid-season seven finale of The Walking Dead left us all thirsty like Lucille. With Rick and the gang reunited at the Hilltop seemingly revving…
Ruby Rose
November 22, 2016
Ruby Rose (Orange is the New Black) is scintillating again, this time in the Veronica’s new music video “On Your Side.” Not to sound like we’re hipsters or anything, but…
Are Mr. Burns, Ned Flanders and Otto Leaving Springfield?
November 16, 2016
Tattoo Gallery Follows The Text In a piece of news that will surely break hearts in Springfield and beyond, Harry Shearer has announced that he will be leaving The Simpsons…
Did Vin Diesel Get a Tattoo of Paul Walker’s Eyes? See It Here!
August 15, 2016
There’s no doubt that Vin Diesel was struck with grief when his best friend and Fast and the Furious co-star Paul Walker was killed in a car accident in 2013,…
Demi Lovato’s New Pinkie Finger Tattoo is Sure to Make You Smile!
August 10, 2016
Demi Lovato has plenty to smile about these days. She’s currently touring with one of her best friends and a fellow Disney alum, Nick Jonas, is enjoying immense success in…
Michael Douglas’ Son Shows Off Tattoos of His Dad and Grandpa
August 5, 2016
Cameron Douglas—son of actor Michael and grandson of Kirk—just got out of jail and is showing off his new outlook on life but also a huge tattoo in honor of…
Susan Sarandon Got Inked – See Her New Tattoo Photos Here!
August 4, 2016
Susan Sarandon once said that you’re never too old to get a tattoo, and the 69-year-old actress proved that fact earlier this week, when she went under the needle for…
‘Suicide Squad’ Star, Jai Courtney, Got a Queensland Tattoo After Losing a Bet
August 4, 2016
Jai Courtney and his Suicide Squad co-stars opted for matching “Skwad” tattoos to commemorate their time together on the set of the highly-anticipated summer flick, many of which were done…
Heavy Metal Grandpa Gets Drowning Pool Tattoo and Rocks Out With Them
August 3, 2016
John Hetlinger is not the kind of man you would expect to be fronting a heavy metal band. But there the unassuming 82-year-old was, on a festival stage screaming along…
You Won’t Believe How This Guy Rates His Ex-Girlfriends
August 2, 2016
Some people write in a journal or save faded photographs to reminisce on old flames, but there’s one guy out there who has a far more unique method of remembering…
Community Rallies Around Tattooed Waitress after Customer Requested New Server
July 26, 2016
It was a normal evening at the Red Robin in Mt. Juliet, Tenn., when waitress Ashley Chiarizzio encountered a scenario that was altogether new to her. Chiarizzio’s manager approached her and…
Kristen Stewart’s New Tattoo is Her Motto for Life
July 20, 2016
Kristen Stewart has a few random tattoos scattered across her arms, but it’s her latest piece—the phrase “one more time with feeling” inked on her forearm—that really represents the actress’…
Tallulah Willis Removes Cactus Tattoo, Says She Needs to Stop Getting Inked
July 19, 2016
For years, Tallulah Willis has been systematically covering her body in tattoos—28 pieces to date—but she may be getting ready to turn over a new leaf, because the 22-year-old daughter…
First Look at The Terrifying Pennywise from the ‘It’ Remake
July 13, 2016
Clowns are terrifying. This is almost an indisputable fact. They were scary enough before horror legend Stephen King penned 1986’s It introduced us to the psychotic Pennywise the Dancing Clown,…
‘Finding Dory’ Tattoos
July 5, 2016
For the second week in a row Finding Dory dominated the box office as adults and children alike are swarming to theaters to see the spinoff of the popular Finding…
Johnny Depp Makes Shocking Change to Tattoos Inspired by Amber Heard
July 5, 2016
If we’ve told you once we’ve told you a million times—getting a significant other’s name tattooed is a very tricky proposition. We don’t want to go as far as to…
Check Out 5SOS Singer Ashton Irwin’s Blackwork Bird Tattoo!
June 30, 2016
Blackwork tattoos are the hot new trend these days, and 5 Seconds of Summer singer Ashton Irwin is the latest celebrity to get in on the trend, adding a brand-new…
Shawn Mendes’ First-Ever Tattoo is Pretty Epic!
June 29, 2016
When Shawn Mendes decided to get his very first tattoo, the “Stitches” singer opted for an incredibly sentimental piece that represents not only his hometown pride, but his love for…
Kendall Jenner Designs a Tattoo for Her BFF Hailey Baldwin
June 28, 2016
Models Kendall Jenner and Hailey Baldwin have gotten inked together on more than one occasion, but their most recent trip to the tattoo shop was more special than ever, because…
Paris Jackson’s New Ink: the Eye of Horus, the Donnie Darko Rabbit and More
June 14, 2016
When Paris Jackson turned 18 years old back in April, she immediately began experimenting with tattoos, getting a “Queen of my heart” tattoo for her father, the late Michael Jackson, and…
Banksy Paints a Mural on Building Named After Him
June 6, 2016
When administrators returned to Bridge Farm Primary School in Bristol, England, after their half-term break they were greeted with quite an exciting surprise—a mural painted on the side of the…
Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott Get Matching Ink Amid Marital Turmoil
May 23, 2016
Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott’s marriage is like a really bad car accident that you just can’t look away from, and yet the two continue to cover their bodies in permanent…
Selena Gomez Rocking New Hip Tattoo Inspired by My Little Pony
May 11, 2016
Selena Gomez looked beautiful as ever in the Louis Vuitton dress she wore to the Met Gala on May 2, but it was the off-duty look the 23-year-old donned after…
Artist Illma Gore Attacked By Trump Supporter Over Drawing
May 3, 2016
Artist Illma Gore earned some notoriety about a month ago when she unveiled a pastel pencil drawing of a nude Donald Trump—complete with a notable micropenis—entitled Make America Great Again;…
Drew Barrymore Shares Sweet Story Behind ‘Olive and Frankie’ Wrist Tattoo
May 2, 2016
The wrist tattoo Drew Barrymore got of her daughters’ names in early April is adorable on its own, but the story behind the impromptu ink is even sweeter, if you ask…
8 Sentimental Celebrity Tattoos That Are More Touching Than Tough
April 28, 2016
Gone are the days when tattoos were reserved strictly for gang members, jail birds and drunken sailors. Today, everyone from your substitute teacher to your favorite celebrity (male or female)…
Why Chrissy Teigen Will Probably Never Get a John Legend Tattoo
April 14, 2016
If there was an award for the most perfect celebrity couple, Chrissy Teigen and John Legend would surely take it home year after year. Since tying the knot in September…
You Need to See Lea Michele’s Brand New Ink!
April 12, 2016
Lea Michele recently hit up a tattoo studio in New York City to get two of the most heartfelt tribute tattoos you will ever see. The actress most known for…
Ariana Grande, the Queen of the Miniature Yet Meaningful Tattoo
March 29, 2016
Since getting her very first tattoo in 2012, a tiny outline of a heart inked on the top of her toe, Ariana Grande has mastered the miniature yet meaningful tattoo,…
Ben Affleck’s Back Tattoo Is Fake!
March 21, 2016
Updated 3/21/16 Ben Affleck’s back tattoo is FAKE. Way to get one over on the media, Affleck. Turns out the massive phoenix tattoo, disliked by long-time ex Jennifer Lopez and ex-wife…
The Best Tattoos from the SXSW Suicide Squad Tattoo Parlor
March 18, 2016
Photo Gallery Follows the Text Affinity Tattoo and Piercing in Austin, Texas was re-imagined as the Harley Quinn Tattoo Parlor during the SXSW Film Festival this week, and fans of…
See Liam Payne’s New Tattoo by Nikko Hurtado
March 18, 2016
One Direction’s Liam Payne stopped in to see tattoo artist Nikko Hurtado of the Black Anchor Collective in Hesperia, California this week, and the singer left with a massive new half-sleeve…
Five Celebrities With Awesome Tattoos Inked in Honor of Their Heritage
March 11, 2016
A person’s heritage plays at least a small part in how they see themselves and how they relate to the world, and in the case of celebrities who enjoy getting…
‘Suicide Squad’ Set to Invade SXSW With Tattoo Flash Posters
March 9, 2016
Photo Gallery Follows the Text Suicide Squad is being marketed unlike any film that we can remember. Not only has there been an onslaught of social media posts building up…
Six Celebrities You Didn’t Know Had Tattoos
March 6, 2016
Try as they might, it’s not easy for celebrities to keep much of anything secret these days, what with social media, the paparazzi and all those die-hard fans out there.…
Lily Collins—The Perfect Red Carpet Princess with a Sweet Fairytale Tattoo
March 3, 2016
British model and actress Lily Collins was the picture of perfection in the gold sequin Saint Laurent dress with the plunging neckline she wore to the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in…
Kylie Jenner Explains Sweet Reason Behind Newest Ink
February 24, 2016
For the last couple of weeks we have been racking our brains trying to figure out the meaning behind Kylie Jenner’s latest addition to her tattoo collection. The youngest member of…
Five Celebrities Who Regret Their Relationship Tattoos
February 24, 2016
Some people think that love is forever, but at Inked we know that what’s really forever is a tribute tattoo. Sad as it is, getting a tattoo dedicated to your…
Louis Tomlinson Shows Off Tattoos in Sweet New ‘Lad and Dad’ Instagram Post
February 22, 2016
It’s still hard to believe that Louis Tomlinson is a father, but the 24-year-old One Direction singer appears to be embracing his role as doting dad, posting an adorable Instagram photo…
Top 5 Celebrity Tattoo Mistakes
February 12, 2016
Celebrities are people too, and people make mistakes every single day, so it’s no surprise that there is a surplus of celebrities out there sporting some pretty awful tattoo mistakes.…
Margot Robbie Gave A Co-Star A F*cked Up Tattoo
February 8, 2016
Photo Gallery Follows the Text Updated 2/8/2016 Suicide Squad actress Margot Robbie appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, detailing her ventures as an amateur tattoo artist on Sunday,…
Rebooted Scooby Doo Series Gives Shaggy and Fred Tattoos
January 28, 2016
DC Comics must be officially out of new ideas. That’s the only way that you can explain what they are doing by rebooting many of the beloved Hanna-Barbera cartoons and…
Celebrating David Bowie’s Life Through Tattoos
January 11, 2016
Music fans all over the world were stunned to learn on Sunday that David Bowie had passed away at the age of 69. “David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by…
Ray Liotta Talks About Meeting a Fan with a Liotta Tattoo
January 7, 2016
Here at Inked we spend a lot of time introducing you to amazing artists and reminding people that good work ain’t cheap. If this Ray Liotta fan had only listened…
Star Wars Pin-Ups
December 31, 2015
Andrew Tarusov, the genius that brought us Pin-ups of Westeros and Disney Princess Pin-ups, has caught the Star Wars fever. To celebrate the release of The Force Awakens the talented…
Icons Unmasked
December 23, 2015
Illustrator Alex Solis has come up with a creative idea that has left us in stitches-what if the pop culture heroes you adore aren’t who they say they are? In…
Fans Share Their Tattoos with #InkedStarWars
December 18, 2015
Unless you have been living under a rock on Tatooine you’ve heard that there is a new Star Wars film. Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens opened last night…
The Top Tattoo Moments of 2015
December 16, 2015
In 2015, we were exposed to more “tattoo moments” than ever before. Tattooing is no longer an underground practice reserved for bikers or gang members, this business has made a…
Angelina Jolie Pitt Adds a New Tattoo to Her Collection
December 14, 2015
Angelina Jolie-Pitt has done it again. The 40-year-old actress was spotted at the Cambodia International Film Festival on December 12, sporting a new tattoo on the inside of her left…
Former Disney Stars Who Are Now Tattooed
December 3, 2015
The 2000s were known as the golden age of Disney Channel programming. It was a time when Miley Cyrus was still Hannah Montana, Lizzie McGuire heavily influenced teeny bopper couture,…
Meet The Tattooed Hunk That Voiced ‘Hey Arnold’
November 24, 2015
It’s popular opinion that kid’s cartoons are not what they used to be, with the 90’s being the last time there were truly any worth watching. A fan favorite, and…
Here’s Your Chance to See Will Ferrell Covered in Tattoos
November 18, 2015
It’s been 15 years since we last had an opportunity to see Will Ferrell in the role of the evil fashion mogul Mugatu in Zoolander, it’s only natural that he looks…
Exclusive: SuicideGirls x Inked
November 6, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text Since 2003, the iconic brand of alternative pin-up models, SuicideGirls, has hosted a pop culture packed and nerd enticing burlesque tour known as Blackheart Burlesque. The…
The Best and Worst Pop Tarts of All Time
October 23, 2015
Teenagers, foodies, stoners and lazy morning people alike are all rejoicing at today’s announcement that there will be five new flavors of Pop Tarts released in the not too distant…
Check In… To the ‘American Horror Story’ Gallery
October 5, 2015
October is here and that means it’s time for a new season of American Horror Story, this time subtitled Hotel, which premieres this Wednesday, October 7th. For those who want…
This Man’s Tattoo Collection is The Pride of Springfield
September 24, 2015
How often have you thought that you were the “world’s biggest fan” of a movie, band or TV show? Chances are if you’re able to rattle off minutiae about your…
Tattoos to Celebrate Pope Francis’ US Visit
September 23, 2015
There seems to be only one thing on the mind of people in New York City this week—Pizza Rat. Just kidding, what I’m clearly talking about is Pope Francis’ visit.…
Bob’s Burgers Tattoos
September 21, 2015
When Fox debuted Bob’s Burgers in January of 2011, they must have had a feeling it would become an instant classic. Starring Bob Belcher and his family of quirky characters,…
Movie Villains Meet Pop Songs in These Mashups
August 10, 2015
Even the most diabolical villains must like to get down to tunes, right? Of course they do. Even when you spend all of your waking hours plotting to take over…
Salt & Pepper Portraits
August 3, 2015
Virtually everyone uses salt & pepper when they are cooking, only a very skilled few use the spices to create art. We can’t even imagine how difficult it would be…
All Hail The Metal Chef
July 29, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Text John Hurkes is a triple threat: he’s the Chef de Partie at a gastro-pub in Minneapolis called the Bulldog N.E., he has killer tattoos and…
Ruby Rose and Justin Bieber Compare Ink
July 27, 2015
Just last week Ruby Rose damn near gave us a heart attack when she posted pictures of herself without any tattoos to her Instagram. Once again her Instagram has everyone…
Christy Mack Speaks About Alleged Attack by War Machine in HBO Interview
July 22, 2015
Last night Christy Mack appeared on HBO’s Real Sports to discuss the attack she suffered allegedly at the hands of her former boyfriend MMA fighter War Machine (born Jon Koppenhaver).…
Fast-Foodies Rejoice, The McDonald’s Secret Menu Exists!
July 21, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows Text For fast food fans rumors of the McDonald’s secret menu have been the thing of legend for years. The rumored menu contained some of the greatest…
Mouthwatering Pieces of Art
July 7, 2015
Two things are obvious from looking at the Instagram of Archie Hemmingway—he loves cartoons and desserts. The Chicago based baker works mostly with donuts, long johns in particular, as he…
Social Media Tips for Tattoo Artists
July 7, 2015
For a tattoo artist keeping a hard copy portfolio is the best way to show potential clientele that walk through the shop doors just how great your work is, but…
Corset Piercings
July 1, 2015
Part of the reason that we are attracted to piercings and tattoos is the way that they enhance our sex appeal. Some of the sexiest, and most interesting, piercings are…
Cage of Thrones
July 1, 2015
Gallery Follows Text The latest viral trend of photoshopping Nicolas Cage’s face onto others is possibly the strangest (and greatest) gift the internet has given us. Perhaps it’s because he…
Two Artists Make the Garbage Pail Kids Grow Up
June 8, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text Like every other child who grew up in the 1980’s Garbage Pail Kids hold a special place in my heart. In fact, as I write this…
You Might Have A Trendy Tattoo
June 4, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text If you’re basic and you know it clap your hands *clap, clap*. Just kidding. Not everyone sporting the trendy tattoos in the following gallery is basic,…
Take A Look at Fight Club 2 by Chuck Palahniuk
May 29, 2015
Gallery featuring a look at the first 5 pages of the comic below the text Chuck Palahniuk’s infamous 1996 debut novel, Fight Club, is finally getting a sequel. Fight Club…
The Perfect Playlist For Memorial Day Weekend
May 22, 2015
Your long weekend is launching, finally. With that comes the playlist that aid’s the road trip to your family’s lake house, drinks on the beach, or backyard barbeque. Like your…
The Joker’s Tattoos Are Here to Stay
May 19, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text The Suicide Squad is still well over a year away from hitting theaters but the buzz around Jared Leto’s portrayal of the Joker is already at…
So That’s Where the Joker Gets His Ink
May 8, 2015
Only two weeks ago comic book fans went ballistic when a leaked photo revealed that the Joker has gotten an extensive amount of ink since we last saw him. David…
10 Things About Star Wars You Didn’t Know
May 4, 2015
Star Wars fans are known to be some of the most rabid fans in this galaxy and beyond. Many times they are able to recite entire films and rattle off…
Apple Admits Tattoos May Impact Watch’s Performance
May 1, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Text Earlier in the week we reported on a Reddit user who had difficulty using the Apple Watch due to a tattoo on his wrist. Some…
The Animated Face of Laura Jenkinson
April 30, 2015
It’s easy to stand out in social media if you find a crazy niche in which to place yourself. And boy has Laura Jenkinson found a cool niche. The talented…
Joker Tattoos to Bring a Smile to Your Face
April 25, 2015
This weekend rabid comic book fans finally got their first glimpse of Jared Leto as the Joker. Suicide Squad director David Ayers released a photo showing Leto in costume as…
Swipe Right for These Tattooed Tinder Girls
April 23, 2015
Tinder is a strange place. You need to be especially careful about which profiles you swipe right on or you are going to find yourself in quite the predicament. It’s…
Pink Stands Up To Twitter Weight Critics
April 13, 2015
Pink has a long history of setting a good example for women and young girls by standing up for herself. That doesn’t mean that she needs to be challenged to…
Let’s Put a Smile on That Face
April 3, 2015
When Heath Ledger first put on the makeup of the Joker for 2008’s The Dark Knight it was as if he had undergone a complete transformation; he was no longer…
Nikko Hurtado’s Cult Classic
March 30, 2015
Not all films are going to be widely accepted blockbusters, instead some will maintain a classic cult film status for years, if not decades, after their initial theater release. One…
Kat Von D Responds to Controversial Lipstick Name
March 20, 2015
Kat Von D is the most well known tattoo artist in the media of all time. She has starred on two television shows, written three books, and inked countless numbers of…
‘Your Tattoos Make You a Horrible Mother’ Page Filled with Lies
March 13, 2015
Debunking a Hateful Anti-Tattoo Facebook Page Over the last couple weeks readers have been asking us about a Facebook community page by the name of “Your Tattoos Make You a…
Have Morning Coffee with the Pumpkin King
March 5, 2015
Creating a masterpiece of stop-motion animation like The Nightmare Before Christmas is a grueling task to undertake. We’re guessing that plenty of coffee is needed to keep the animators up to…
Get Inside the Minds Behind Mindzai Creative
March 2, 2015
Art and fashion go together like peanut butter and jelly, and the team over at Mindzai Creative has been fusing the two together since the ‘90s. Whether it’s pop culture…
The Dress Will Live Forever Thanks to This Tattoo
March 2, 2015
For most people “The Dress” followed the same script that all other viral sensations have. At first you are a little confused about what everyone on your social media feed…
Which Colors Does Your Tattoo Artist See in The Dress?
February 27, 2015
What color is this dress—blue and black or gold and white? Everyone within 500 miles of civilization has been transfixed by this question for the last 24 hours. It’s impossible…
Can You Guess What Inspired These Disney-Themed Tattoos?
February 20, 2015
Who doesn’t love a classic Disney film or taking a summer trip to Disney World? For some people, however, just watching the movie or visiting the amusement park is not…
Darth Vader Gets a Makeover
February 18, 2015
Darth Vader is the number one reason that Star Wars is still resonant with the culture after damn near 40 years. Sure, when you’re a kid you love Luke and…
Art You Can’t Wait to Eat
February 16, 2015
Nathan Shields thought of the best possible way to get his kids to eat their breakfast–by turning their boring old pancakes into works of art. Shileds came up with the…
50 Shades of Black and Grey
February 13, 2015
Remember all the hoopla about Fifty Shades of Grey. It got to the point where you heard it so many times that you started to tune out whenever you heard…
A Real Life Lydia Deetz
February 13, 2015
When we first saw today’s Inked Girl of the Day we were instantly reminded of the first time we swooned for Winona Ryder—when she played Lydia Deetz in the classic Beetlejuice.…
Pink Dons Her Birthday Suit for PETA Billboard
February 12, 2015
Pink has become the latest celebrity to pose au naturel for PETA’s latest campaign against the fur industry. By wearing nothing at all the singer allows us to get a…
Back to Black and Grey
February 10, 2015
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January 21, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text Given the harsh reality that every human eventually concedes to death it’s not surprising that man has always been intrigued by the macabre. Every known art…
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January 20, 2015
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January 7, 2015
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Rick Ross Gets Miami Heat Face Tattoo
January 7, 2015
Explore Rick Ross' dedication to the Miami Heat. Discover how the hip-hop superstar showcases his fandom with a logo tattooed on his face.
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Explore Calvin Klein's new ad campaign featuring Justin Bieber and his iconic tattoos. Discover the tattoo artists behind his extensive ink.
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January 16, 2014
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Kat Von D Responds to Controversial Lipstick Name
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Kat Von D is the most well known tattoo artist in the media of all time. She has starred on two television shows, written three books, and inked countless numbers of…
‘Your Tattoos Make You a Horrible Mother’ Page Filled with Lies
March 13, 2015
Debunking a Hateful Anti-Tattoo Facebook Page Over the last couple weeks readers have been asking us about a Facebook community page by the name of “Your Tattoos Make You a…
Have Morning Coffee with the Pumpkin King
March 5, 2015
Creating a masterpiece of stop-motion animation like The Nightmare Before Christmas is a grueling task to undertake. We’re guessing that plenty of coffee is needed to keep the animators up to…
Get Inside the Minds Behind Mindzai Creative
March 2, 2015
Art and fashion go together like peanut butter and jelly, and the team over at Mindzai Creative has been fusing the two together since the ‘90s. Whether it’s pop culture…
The Dress Will Live Forever Thanks to This Tattoo
March 2, 2015
For most people “The Dress” followed the same script that all other viral sensations have. At first you are a little confused about what everyone on your social media feed…
Which Colors Does Your Tattoo Artist See in The Dress?
February 27, 2015
What color is this dress—blue and black or gold and white? Everyone within 500 miles of civilization has been transfixed by this question for the last 24 hours. It’s impossible…
Can You Guess What Inspired These Disney-Themed Tattoos?
February 20, 2015
Who doesn’t love a classic Disney film or taking a summer trip to Disney World? For some people, however, just watching the movie or visiting the amusement park is not…
Darth Vader Gets a Makeover
February 18, 2015
Darth Vader is the number one reason that Star Wars is still resonant with the culture after damn near 40 years. Sure, when you’re a kid you love Luke and…
Art You Can’t Wait to Eat
February 16, 2015
Nathan Shields thought of the best possible way to get his kids to eat their breakfast–by turning their boring old pancakes into works of art. Shileds came up with the…
50 Shades of Black and Grey
February 13, 2015
Remember all the hoopla about Fifty Shades of Grey. It got to the point where you heard it so many times that you started to tune out whenever you heard…
A Real Life Lydia Deetz
February 13, 2015
When we first saw today’s Inked Girl of the Day we were instantly reminded of the first time we swooned for Winona Ryder—when she played Lydia Deetz in the classic Beetlejuice.…
Pink Dons Her Birthday Suit for PETA Billboard
February 12, 2015
Pink has become the latest celebrity to pose au naturel for PETA’s latest campaign against the fur industry. By wearing nothing at all the singer allows us to get a…
Back to Black and Grey
February 10, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this incredible portrait by Pepper Spice. Spice is a highly talented black and grey portrait artist known for her work rendering pop culture icons.…
God Bless ‘Merica
January 29, 2015
Whenever we are talking about something that is uniquely American but not exactly something that we are proud of we tend to refer to it as ‘Merican. You know what…
A Dream Is A Tattoo Your Artist Makes
January 23, 2015
Disney is a famous and iconic brand known for their classic films, family-friendly television, and amazing amusement parks. As Disney has become a staple of pop culture, it is no…
‘Popular Skullture’ Celebrates the Macabre
January 21, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text Given the harsh reality that every human eventually concedes to death it’s not surprising that man has always been intrigued by the macabre. Every known art…
Have Tattoos? Forget About Getting a License to Kill
January 20, 2015
Do you have inspirations of becoming a real life version of James Bond? Well hopefully you don’t have any visible tattoos or your dreams of wooing women and drinking martinis…
Urban Meyer Plans Some Ink to Celebrate National Championship
January 13, 2015
Urban Meyer fulfills his promise to get a tattoo after leading the Ohio State Buckeyes to a National Championship victory.
Generation ‘My Way’ & The Fall of Tattoo Barriers
January 13, 2015
Breaking down tattoo barriers: Discover how societal stigmas around tattoos are crumbling, including their presence in the workplace.
Breaking Fad: Inking the Antihero Walter White
January 7, 2015
Explore the dark and compelling world of Walter White in Breaking Bad. Uncover his loathsome traits and the reasons behind his tattooed fame.
Rick Ross Gets Miami Heat Face Tattoo
January 7, 2015
Explore Rick Ross' dedication to the Miami Heat. Discover how the hip-hop superstar showcases his fandom with a logo tattooed on his face.
Justin Bieber (and his Ink) Star in Calvin Klein Campaign
January 7, 2015
Explore Calvin Klein's new ad campaign featuring Justin Bieber and his iconic tattoos. Discover the tattoo artists behind his extensive ink.
Star Wars Fan Gets Episode VII Ink A Year Before Premiere
December 1, 2014
Discover the ultimate Star Wars fandom: a fan gets a tattoo of a droid from the trailer of The Force Awakens within hours of its release.
Tattoos for Toys
November 20, 2014
Tattoos for Toys! Discover the new era of dolls with tattoos. Lammily Marks brings diversity and creativity to the children's doll industry.
The Art of Megan Lara
January 16, 2014
The amazingly talented artist Megan Lara sits down with Inkedmag.com to discuss her art, her love of pop culture and her tattoo work done by another creative mind, Jessie Hopeless of Exile Tattoo in Kansas City.
Digital Age Dynamo
April 12, 2024
No stranger to immersive creativity, Doja Cat continues to shine as a revolutionary beacon within the music industry.
Singing for the Misfits
April 10, 2024
In a world where authenticity can sometimes feel elusive, Ashley McBryde is the lighthouse we’re all searching for.
A Glimpse into the Future
March 6, 2024
Blackdot’s State-of-the-Art Tech Draws a Brave New World for Tattoo Culture.
Kalan.FrFr Talks Life, Music and Tattoos
January 30, 2024
Roc Nation rapper Kalan.FrFr is a walking work of art. His body is adorned with 25 tattoos that all have meaning, telling stories of his life growing up in South…
Stormtrooper Tattoos
September 21, 2021
They may not be able to hit the side of a Star Destroyer with their blasters, but the foot soldiers of the Galactic Empire are still beloved
Tattoos of 50 Greatest Pop Culture Couples
February 10, 2021
Who's your favorite real or fictional couple?
Color Theory
January 22, 2021
Carolina Caos Avalle on her early years tattooing and her style evolution.
Bobblehead Tattoos
January 4, 2021
People have taken the gold standard for pop culture memorabilia and placed it onto their bodies
Stunning ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ Tattoos
October 29, 2020
These tattoos are bound to grow on you and leave you hungry for more
The Tale Behind This Crazy NFL Tattoo
December 23, 2019
When Myles Garrett smashed his helmet into Mason Rudolph's head we knew it would be an image that would last forever, but never expected it to become a tattoo.
Star Wars Tattoos from the Final Trilogy
December 19, 2019
We need a better name for the cast from "The Force Awakens," "The Last Jedi" and "The Rise of Skywalker"
Tattoos from Scorsese Films to Pair with Watching ‘The Irishman’
November 27, 2019
Martin Scorsese's newest film was released Wednesday on Netflix.
‘Baby Shark: Live!’ Is Here to Destroy Your Sanity
November 14, 2019
God help us all, now the song will never get out of our heads
30 Trendy Halloween Costumes for 2019
October 3, 2019
You'll be seeing Billie Eilish, Royal Baby and Euphoria costumes this Halloween
This Illustrator Gives Pop Culture Characters an Art Nouveau Update
August 27, 2018
Check out the Innovative Designs of Hannah Alexander While many fine artists and even tattooers creative innovative and imaginative new styles of art, many also pay homage to classic styles.…
How She Transformed a 1963 Trailer into a Tattoo Parlor
May 21, 2018
The First Mobile Tattoo Shop! “I think I’ve always loved tattoos,” Afzal shares in a recent interview with the Huffington Post. 26 year old Shanzey Afzal is making a name…
Epic Ink of Badass Women
February 23, 2018
These Pop Culture Heroines are Iconic Love badass women from television, film, and anime? Well, you’re in luck! It’s time to celebrate the kickass super heros and epic heroines from…
Rick Ross Behind-the-Scenes for Inked Magazine’s February Cover [Video]
January 26, 2018
Rick Ross shares thoughts on loyalty and persistence as we go behind the scenes at his cover shoot for Inked Magazine.
These Two Are Not Twins! Smokin’ Hot Sisters in Ink!
September 11, 2017
Can You Handle Double Trouble? There are hundreds of beautiful tattooed models circulating like bad pennies all over the net. So it would only come to reason that every once…
WTF Does That Say? 20 Funny Font Faux Pas!
July 25, 2017
One Letter Can Mean A Lot! Sometimes it’s not what you say. Or even how you say it. It’s what font you choose to say it with. You would imagine…
Noel’le Longhaul – a non-binary trans person – talented tattoo artist…and practicing witch!
July 19, 2017
The True Spiritual Side of Tattooing. The tattoo world — like any other sub-culture — is full of unique people. A wonderful collective of colorful personalities, drenched with talent and…
Tattoos Of Strippers! The Good, the Bad and the WTF!
June 2, 2017
Beware of Pole Dancers! Some love’em and some hate’em and some people love’em so much that they get them tattooed on their body. We’re talking about strippers and the people…
Smokin’ Hot Backstage Strip Show!
June 1, 2017
Turn Up The Kink Factor! Meet Becky Holt! This is a British sex bomb extraordinaire. Her kickin’ curves are covered in quality ink and her long red hair her that…
Color Changing Tattoos! They’ll Make You Healthier and Happier!
May 30, 2017
The Doctor Will See Your Tattoo Now! The cutting edge researchers at both world renowned institutions — MIT Media Lab and Harvard Medical School have teamed up to create tattoo…
A Big Beautiful Nerd With Big Beautiful Boobs!
May 26, 2017
Don’t Forget That Bangin’ Butt! Although Cubbi Thompson (@cubbixoxo) is presently not an instagram household name…she damn well should be! This girl is absolutely gorgeous, with a killer – slim…
Face Transplants! Images Both Horrifying and Inspiring!
May 10, 2017
Surgeons Gave Them a New Face and a New Life! Medicine has come a long way and for some it has given them a new lease on life. Although all…
We Reveal The Hot Model Behind One of The Most Viral Tattoo Videos Ever!
May 8, 2017
As Famous As Her Tattoo! Not too long ago a tattoo video of an amazing Sailor Moon done by Nikko Hurtado went viral. The piece captured the essence of that…
21 Star Wars Tattoos by Russ Abbott’s Ink & Dagger Crew
May 4, 2017
The Force is Strong with Ink & Dagger Since its debut, the classic film, Star Wars, has spawned entire generations of loyalists who pride themselves in owning everything there is…
50 Best and Most Unique Knockout Knuckle Tattoos!
April 25, 2017
A Double Fisted Message! Even back in the day when more artist abided by the no ink above the neck or below the wrist, knuckle tattoos always seemed to rear…
SKULL ART! 20 AMAZING PIECES!
April 12, 2017
Bone-afide Fabulous Art! Skulls. Skulls. Skulls. If you’re like me you can’t get enough of them. For so many of us the skull was one of our first true childhood…
20 Photos of a Smoke Show – Pandora Blue!
April 6, 2017
Pandora Vaping and Chilling! Although you wouldn’t guess it from looking at her, but Pandora Blue is from a small town in western Virginia. But despite her birthplace, Pandora lives…
MERCEDES EDISON: READ THE REST OF HER BUTT?
April 5, 2017
THE TOTAL PACKAGE! The British born Mercedes Edison, also known as Unimerce, who now lives in Toronto, Canada, is the total package – beautiful, talented and covered in great ink.…
Kesha On Her New Hand Tattoo: ‘F-kin Meow’
February 9, 2017
For the past several years, Kesha has been embroiled in a bitter legal battle with music producer Lukasz Sebastian Gottwald, known professionally as Dr. Luke, that some say could leave…
Fan Asks Louis Tomlinson to Draw a Hedgehog for a Tattoo, Gets this Instead
February 8, 2017
When New Yorker Ivanna Portilla unexpectedly ran into One Direction singer Louis Tomlinson in the city last week, she did what any mega-fan would do—she took a selfie with the…
Zayn Malik Fuels Engagement Rumors with New ‘Love’ Tattoo
February 8, 2017
We may have confirmation that Zayn Malik is indeed engaged to model, Gigi Hadid … sort of. Zayn Malik is probably used to his love life being fodder for tabloids,…
Jessica Alba Met a Cop with a Tattoo of Her Face
February 2, 2017
Jessica Alba gets the surprise of her life when a cop stops her, not to issue her a ticket, but to show her a tattoo he got done inspired by…
Ariel Winter Flaunts Sexy Hip Tattoo in Bikini Pics
January 20, 2017
Alex Dunphy, is that really you?! You probably know Ariel Winter as the smart and dorky younger sister, Alex Dunphy, in ABC’s hit series Modern Family, but you’d hardly recognize…
Kesha Covering Her Body with Whales
January 18, 2017
In the three years since Kesha went to rehab for an eating disorder and removed the dollar sign from her stage name, the singer has been working on changing her…
Prince Jackson’s Giant Chest Tattoo Misspelled
January 17, 2017
Prince Jackson may only be 19-years-old, but he has quite a few tattoos to his name already, including the new chest and arm piece he had done last week, courtesy…
Hailey Baldwin’s Faith and Family Celebrated in Ink
January 13, 2017
You wouldn’t know it just by looking at her, but Hailey Baldwin has a pretty good collection of tattoos going, and even though she models for a living, and has…
The Walking Dead: Last Half Season 7 Synopsis Released
January 11, 2017
Suffice it to say that the mid-season seven finale of The Walking Dead left us all thirsty like Lucille. With Rick and the gang reunited at the Hilltop seemingly revving…
Ruby Rose
November 22, 2016
Ruby Rose (Orange is the New Black) is scintillating again, this time in the Veronica’s new music video “On Your Side.” Not to sound like we’re hipsters or anything, but…
Are Mr. Burns, Ned Flanders and Otto Leaving Springfield?
November 16, 2016
Tattoo Gallery Follows The Text In a piece of news that will surely break hearts in Springfield and beyond, Harry Shearer has announced that he will be leaving The Simpsons…
Did Vin Diesel Get a Tattoo of Paul Walker’s Eyes? See It Here!
August 15, 2016
There’s no doubt that Vin Diesel was struck with grief when his best friend and Fast and the Furious co-star Paul Walker was killed in a car accident in 2013,…
Demi Lovato’s New Pinkie Finger Tattoo is Sure to Make You Smile!
August 10, 2016
Demi Lovato has plenty to smile about these days. She’s currently touring with one of her best friends and a fellow Disney alum, Nick Jonas, is enjoying immense success in…
Michael Douglas’ Son Shows Off Tattoos of His Dad and Grandpa
August 5, 2016
Cameron Douglas—son of actor Michael and grandson of Kirk—just got out of jail and is showing off his new outlook on life but also a huge tattoo in honor of…
Susan Sarandon Got Inked – See Her New Tattoo Photos Here!
August 4, 2016
Susan Sarandon once said that you’re never too old to get a tattoo, and the 69-year-old actress proved that fact earlier this week, when she went under the needle for…
‘Suicide Squad’ Star, Jai Courtney, Got a Queensland Tattoo After Losing a Bet
August 4, 2016
Jai Courtney and his Suicide Squad co-stars opted for matching “Skwad” tattoos to commemorate their time together on the set of the highly-anticipated summer flick, many of which were done…
Heavy Metal Grandpa Gets Drowning Pool Tattoo and Rocks Out With Them
August 3, 2016
John Hetlinger is not the kind of man you would expect to be fronting a heavy metal band. But there the unassuming 82-year-old was, on a festival stage screaming along…
You Won’t Believe How This Guy Rates His Ex-Girlfriends
August 2, 2016
Some people write in a journal or save faded photographs to reminisce on old flames, but there’s one guy out there who has a far more unique method of remembering…
Community Rallies Around Tattooed Waitress after Customer Requested New Server
July 26, 2016
It was a normal evening at the Red Robin in Mt. Juliet, Tenn., when waitress Ashley Chiarizzio encountered a scenario that was altogether new to her. Chiarizzio’s manager approached her and…
Kristen Stewart’s New Tattoo is Her Motto for Life
July 20, 2016
Kristen Stewart has a few random tattoos scattered across her arms, but it’s her latest piece—the phrase “one more time with feeling” inked on her forearm—that really represents the actress’…
Tallulah Willis Removes Cactus Tattoo, Says She Needs to Stop Getting Inked
July 19, 2016
For years, Tallulah Willis has been systematically covering her body in tattoos—28 pieces to date—but she may be getting ready to turn over a new leaf, because the 22-year-old daughter…
First Look at The Terrifying Pennywise from the ‘It’ Remake
July 13, 2016
Clowns are terrifying. This is almost an indisputable fact. They were scary enough before horror legend Stephen King penned 1986’s It introduced us to the psychotic Pennywise the Dancing Clown,…
‘Finding Dory’ Tattoos
July 5, 2016
For the second week in a row Finding Dory dominated the box office as adults and children alike are swarming to theaters to see the spinoff of the popular Finding…
Johnny Depp Makes Shocking Change to Tattoos Inspired by Amber Heard
July 5, 2016
If we’ve told you once we’ve told you a million times—getting a significant other’s name tattooed is a very tricky proposition. We don’t want to go as far as to…
Check Out 5SOS Singer Ashton Irwin’s Blackwork Bird Tattoo!
June 30, 2016
Blackwork tattoos are the hot new trend these days, and 5 Seconds of Summer singer Ashton Irwin is the latest celebrity to get in on the trend, adding a brand-new…
Shawn Mendes’ First-Ever Tattoo is Pretty Epic!
June 29, 2016
When Shawn Mendes decided to get his very first tattoo, the “Stitches” singer opted for an incredibly sentimental piece that represents not only his hometown pride, but his love for…
Kendall Jenner Designs a Tattoo for Her BFF Hailey Baldwin
June 28, 2016
Models Kendall Jenner and Hailey Baldwin have gotten inked together on more than one occasion, but their most recent trip to the tattoo shop was more special than ever, because…
Paris Jackson’s New Ink: the Eye of Horus, the Donnie Darko Rabbit and More
June 14, 2016
When Paris Jackson turned 18 years old back in April, she immediately began experimenting with tattoos, getting a “Queen of my heart” tattoo for her father, the late Michael Jackson, and…
Banksy Paints a Mural on Building Named After Him
June 6, 2016
When administrators returned to Bridge Farm Primary School in Bristol, England, after their half-term break they were greeted with quite an exciting surprise—a mural painted on the side of the…
Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott Get Matching Ink Amid Marital Turmoil
May 23, 2016
Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott’s marriage is like a really bad car accident that you just can’t look away from, and yet the two continue to cover their bodies in permanent…
Selena Gomez Rocking New Hip Tattoo Inspired by My Little Pony
May 11, 2016
Selena Gomez looked beautiful as ever in the Louis Vuitton dress she wore to the Met Gala on May 2, but it was the off-duty look the 23-year-old donned after…
Artist Illma Gore Attacked By Trump Supporter Over Drawing
May 3, 2016
Artist Illma Gore earned some notoriety about a month ago when she unveiled a pastel pencil drawing of a nude Donald Trump—complete with a notable micropenis—entitled Make America Great Again;…
Drew Barrymore Shares Sweet Story Behind ‘Olive and Frankie’ Wrist Tattoo
May 2, 2016
The wrist tattoo Drew Barrymore got of her daughters’ names in early April is adorable on its own, but the story behind the impromptu ink is even sweeter, if you ask…
8 Sentimental Celebrity Tattoos That Are More Touching Than Tough
April 28, 2016
Gone are the days when tattoos were reserved strictly for gang members, jail birds and drunken sailors. Today, everyone from your substitute teacher to your favorite celebrity (male or female)…
Why Chrissy Teigen Will Probably Never Get a John Legend Tattoo
April 14, 2016
If there was an award for the most perfect celebrity couple, Chrissy Teigen and John Legend would surely take it home year after year. Since tying the knot in September…
You Need to See Lea Michele’s Brand New Ink!
April 12, 2016
Lea Michele recently hit up a tattoo studio in New York City to get two of the most heartfelt tribute tattoos you will ever see. The actress most known for…
Ariana Grande, the Queen of the Miniature Yet Meaningful Tattoo
March 29, 2016
Since getting her very first tattoo in 2012, a tiny outline of a heart inked on the top of her toe, Ariana Grande has mastered the miniature yet meaningful tattoo,…
Ben Affleck’s Back Tattoo Is Fake!
March 21, 2016
Updated 3/21/16 Ben Affleck’s back tattoo is FAKE. Way to get one over on the media, Affleck. Turns out the massive phoenix tattoo, disliked by long-time ex Jennifer Lopez and ex-wife…
The Best Tattoos from the SXSW Suicide Squad Tattoo Parlor
March 18, 2016
Photo Gallery Follows the Text Affinity Tattoo and Piercing in Austin, Texas was re-imagined as the Harley Quinn Tattoo Parlor during the SXSW Film Festival this week, and fans of…
See Liam Payne’s New Tattoo by Nikko Hurtado
March 18, 2016
One Direction’s Liam Payne stopped in to see tattoo artist Nikko Hurtado of the Black Anchor Collective in Hesperia, California this week, and the singer left with a massive new half-sleeve…
Five Celebrities With Awesome Tattoos Inked in Honor of Their Heritage
March 11, 2016
A person’s heritage plays at least a small part in how they see themselves and how they relate to the world, and in the case of celebrities who enjoy getting…
‘Suicide Squad’ Set to Invade SXSW With Tattoo Flash Posters
March 9, 2016
Photo Gallery Follows the Text Suicide Squad is being marketed unlike any film that we can remember. Not only has there been an onslaught of social media posts building up…
Six Celebrities You Didn’t Know Had Tattoos
March 6, 2016
Try as they might, it’s not easy for celebrities to keep much of anything secret these days, what with social media, the paparazzi and all those die-hard fans out there.…
Lily Collins—The Perfect Red Carpet Princess with a Sweet Fairytale Tattoo
March 3, 2016
British model and actress Lily Collins was the picture of perfection in the gold sequin Saint Laurent dress with the plunging neckline she wore to the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in…
Kylie Jenner Explains Sweet Reason Behind Newest Ink
February 24, 2016
For the last couple of weeks we have been racking our brains trying to figure out the meaning behind Kylie Jenner’s latest addition to her tattoo collection. The youngest member of…
Five Celebrities Who Regret Their Relationship Tattoos
February 24, 2016
Some people think that love is forever, but at Inked we know that what’s really forever is a tribute tattoo. Sad as it is, getting a tattoo dedicated to your…
Louis Tomlinson Shows Off Tattoos in Sweet New ‘Lad and Dad’ Instagram Post
February 22, 2016
It’s still hard to believe that Louis Tomlinson is a father, but the 24-year-old One Direction singer appears to be embracing his role as doting dad, posting an adorable Instagram photo…
Top 5 Celebrity Tattoo Mistakes
February 12, 2016
Celebrities are people too, and people make mistakes every single day, so it’s no surprise that there is a surplus of celebrities out there sporting some pretty awful tattoo mistakes.…
Margot Robbie Gave A Co-Star A F*cked Up Tattoo
February 8, 2016
Photo Gallery Follows the Text Updated 2/8/2016 Suicide Squad actress Margot Robbie appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, detailing her ventures as an amateur tattoo artist on Sunday,…
Rebooted Scooby Doo Series Gives Shaggy and Fred Tattoos
January 28, 2016
DC Comics must be officially out of new ideas. That’s the only way that you can explain what they are doing by rebooting many of the beloved Hanna-Barbera cartoons and…
Celebrating David Bowie’s Life Through Tattoos
January 11, 2016
Music fans all over the world were stunned to learn on Sunday that David Bowie had passed away at the age of 69. “David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by…
Ray Liotta Talks About Meeting a Fan with a Liotta Tattoo
January 7, 2016
Here at Inked we spend a lot of time introducing you to amazing artists and reminding people that good work ain’t cheap. If this Ray Liotta fan had only listened…
Star Wars Pin-Ups
December 31, 2015
Andrew Tarusov, the genius that brought us Pin-ups of Westeros and Disney Princess Pin-ups, has caught the Star Wars fever. To celebrate the release of The Force Awakens the talented…
Icons Unmasked
December 23, 2015
Illustrator Alex Solis has come up with a creative idea that has left us in stitches-what if the pop culture heroes you adore aren’t who they say they are? In…
Fans Share Their Tattoos with #InkedStarWars
December 18, 2015
Unless you have been living under a rock on Tatooine you’ve heard that there is a new Star Wars film. Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens opened last night…
The Top Tattoo Moments of 2015
December 16, 2015
In 2015, we were exposed to more “tattoo moments” than ever before. Tattooing is no longer an underground practice reserved for bikers or gang members, this business has made a…
Angelina Jolie Pitt Adds a New Tattoo to Her Collection
December 14, 2015
Angelina Jolie-Pitt has done it again. The 40-year-old actress was spotted at the Cambodia International Film Festival on December 12, sporting a new tattoo on the inside of her left…
Former Disney Stars Who Are Now Tattooed
December 3, 2015
The 2000s were known as the golden age of Disney Channel programming. It was a time when Miley Cyrus was still Hannah Montana, Lizzie McGuire heavily influenced teeny bopper couture,…
Meet The Tattooed Hunk That Voiced ‘Hey Arnold’
November 24, 2015
It’s popular opinion that kid’s cartoons are not what they used to be, with the 90’s being the last time there were truly any worth watching. A fan favorite, and…
Here’s Your Chance to See Will Ferrell Covered in Tattoos
November 18, 2015
It’s been 15 years since we last had an opportunity to see Will Ferrell in the role of the evil fashion mogul Mugatu in Zoolander, it’s only natural that he looks…
Exclusive: SuicideGirls x Inked
November 6, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text Since 2003, the iconic brand of alternative pin-up models, SuicideGirls, has hosted a pop culture packed and nerd enticing burlesque tour known as Blackheart Burlesque. The…
The Best and Worst Pop Tarts of All Time
October 23, 2015
Teenagers, foodies, stoners and lazy morning people alike are all rejoicing at today’s announcement that there will be five new flavors of Pop Tarts released in the not too distant…
Check In… To the ‘American Horror Story’ Gallery
October 5, 2015
October is here and that means it’s time for a new season of American Horror Story, this time subtitled Hotel, which premieres this Wednesday, October 7th. For those who want…
This Man’s Tattoo Collection is The Pride of Springfield
September 24, 2015
How often have you thought that you were the “world’s biggest fan” of a movie, band or TV show? Chances are if you’re able to rattle off minutiae about your…
Tattoos to Celebrate Pope Francis’ US Visit
September 23, 2015
There seems to be only one thing on the mind of people in New York City this week—Pizza Rat. Just kidding, what I’m clearly talking about is Pope Francis’ visit.…
Bob’s Burgers Tattoos
September 21, 2015
When Fox debuted Bob’s Burgers in January of 2011, they must have had a feeling it would become an instant classic. Starring Bob Belcher and his family of quirky characters,…
Movie Villains Meet Pop Songs in These Mashups
August 10, 2015
Even the most diabolical villains must like to get down to tunes, right? Of course they do. Even when you spend all of your waking hours plotting to take over…
Salt & Pepper Portraits
August 3, 2015
Virtually everyone uses salt & pepper when they are cooking, only a very skilled few use the spices to create art. We can’t even imagine how difficult it would be…
All Hail The Metal Chef
July 29, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Text John Hurkes is a triple threat: he’s the Chef de Partie at a gastro-pub in Minneapolis called the Bulldog N.E., he has killer tattoos and…
Ruby Rose and Justin Bieber Compare Ink
July 27, 2015
Just last week Ruby Rose damn near gave us a heart attack when she posted pictures of herself without any tattoos to her Instagram. Once again her Instagram has everyone…
Christy Mack Speaks About Alleged Attack by War Machine in HBO Interview
July 22, 2015
Last night Christy Mack appeared on HBO’s Real Sports to discuss the attack she suffered allegedly at the hands of her former boyfriend MMA fighter War Machine (born Jon Koppenhaver).…
Fast-Foodies Rejoice, The McDonald’s Secret Menu Exists!
July 21, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows Text For fast food fans rumors of the McDonald’s secret menu have been the thing of legend for years. The rumored menu contained some of the greatest…
Mouthwatering Pieces of Art
July 7, 2015
Two things are obvious from looking at the Instagram of Archie Hemmingway—he loves cartoons and desserts. The Chicago based baker works mostly with donuts, long johns in particular, as he…
Social Media Tips for Tattoo Artists
July 7, 2015
For a tattoo artist keeping a hard copy portfolio is the best way to show potential clientele that walk through the shop doors just how great your work is, but…
Corset Piercings
July 1, 2015
Part of the reason that we are attracted to piercings and tattoos is the way that they enhance our sex appeal. Some of the sexiest, and most interesting, piercings are…
Cage of Thrones
July 1, 2015
Gallery Follows Text The latest viral trend of photoshopping Nicolas Cage’s face onto others is possibly the strangest (and greatest) gift the internet has given us. Perhaps it’s because he…
Two Artists Make the Garbage Pail Kids Grow Up
June 8, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text Like every other child who grew up in the 1980’s Garbage Pail Kids hold a special place in my heart. In fact, as I write this…
You Might Have A Trendy Tattoo
June 4, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text If you’re basic and you know it clap your hands *clap, clap*. Just kidding. Not everyone sporting the trendy tattoos in the following gallery is basic,…
Take A Look at Fight Club 2 by Chuck Palahniuk
May 29, 2015
Gallery featuring a look at the first 5 pages of the comic below the text Chuck Palahniuk’s infamous 1996 debut novel, Fight Club, is finally getting a sequel. Fight Club…
The Perfect Playlist For Memorial Day Weekend
May 22, 2015
Your long weekend is launching, finally. With that comes the playlist that aid’s the road trip to your family’s lake house, drinks on the beach, or backyard barbeque. Like your…
The Joker’s Tattoos Are Here to Stay
May 19, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text The Suicide Squad is still well over a year away from hitting theaters but the buzz around Jared Leto’s portrayal of the Joker is already at…
So That’s Where the Joker Gets His Ink
May 8, 2015
Only two weeks ago comic book fans went ballistic when a leaked photo revealed that the Joker has gotten an extensive amount of ink since we last saw him. David…
10 Things About Star Wars You Didn’t Know
May 4, 2015
Star Wars fans are known to be some of the most rabid fans in this galaxy and beyond. Many times they are able to recite entire films and rattle off…
Apple Admits Tattoos May Impact Watch’s Performance
May 1, 2015
Photo Gallery Follows the Text Earlier in the week we reported on a Reddit user who had difficulty using the Apple Watch due to a tattoo on his wrist. Some…
The Animated Face of Laura Jenkinson
April 30, 2015
It’s easy to stand out in social media if you find a crazy niche in which to place yourself. And boy has Laura Jenkinson found a cool niche. The talented…
Joker Tattoos to Bring a Smile to Your Face
April 25, 2015
This weekend rabid comic book fans finally got their first glimpse of Jared Leto as the Joker. Suicide Squad director David Ayers released a photo showing Leto in costume as…
Swipe Right for These Tattooed Tinder Girls
April 23, 2015
Tinder is a strange place. You need to be especially careful about which profiles you swipe right on or you are going to find yourself in quite the predicament. It’s…
Pink Stands Up To Twitter Weight Critics
April 13, 2015
Pink has a long history of setting a good example for women and young girls by standing up for herself. That doesn’t mean that she needs to be challenged to…
Let’s Put a Smile on That Face
April 3, 2015
When Heath Ledger first put on the makeup of the Joker for 2008’s The Dark Knight it was as if he had undergone a complete transformation; he was no longer…
Nikko Hurtado’s Cult Classic
March 30, 2015
Not all films are going to be widely accepted blockbusters, instead some will maintain a classic cult film status for years, if not decades, after their initial theater release. One…
Kat Von D Responds to Controversial Lipstick Name
March 20, 2015
Kat Von D is the most well known tattoo artist in the media of all time. She has starred on two television shows, written three books, and inked countless numbers of…
‘Your Tattoos Make You a Horrible Mother’ Page Filled with Lies
March 13, 2015
Debunking a Hateful Anti-Tattoo Facebook Page Over the last couple weeks readers have been asking us about a Facebook community page by the name of “Your Tattoos Make You a…
Have Morning Coffee with the Pumpkin King
March 5, 2015
Creating a masterpiece of stop-motion animation like The Nightmare Before Christmas is a grueling task to undertake. We’re guessing that plenty of coffee is needed to keep the animators up to…
Get Inside the Minds Behind Mindzai Creative
March 2, 2015
Art and fashion go together like peanut butter and jelly, and the team over at Mindzai Creative has been fusing the two together since the ‘90s. Whether it’s pop culture…
The Dress Will Live Forever Thanks to This Tattoo
March 2, 2015
For most people “The Dress” followed the same script that all other viral sensations have. At first you are a little confused about what everyone on your social media feed…
Which Colors Does Your Tattoo Artist See in The Dress?
February 27, 2015
What color is this dress—blue and black or gold and white? Everyone within 500 miles of civilization has been transfixed by this question for the last 24 hours. It’s impossible…
Can You Guess What Inspired These Disney-Themed Tattoos?
February 20, 2015
Who doesn’t love a classic Disney film or taking a summer trip to Disney World? For some people, however, just watching the movie or visiting the amusement park is not…
Darth Vader Gets a Makeover
February 18, 2015
Darth Vader is the number one reason that Star Wars is still resonant with the culture after damn near 40 years. Sure, when you’re a kid you love Luke and…
Art You Can’t Wait to Eat
February 16, 2015
Nathan Shields thought of the best possible way to get his kids to eat their breakfast–by turning their boring old pancakes into works of art. Shileds came up with the…
50 Shades of Black and Grey
February 13, 2015
Remember all the hoopla about Fifty Shades of Grey. It got to the point where you heard it so many times that you started to tune out whenever you heard…
A Real Life Lydia Deetz
February 13, 2015
When we first saw today’s Inked Girl of the Day we were instantly reminded of the first time we swooned for Winona Ryder—when she played Lydia Deetz in the classic Beetlejuice.…
Pink Dons Her Birthday Suit for PETA Billboard
February 12, 2015
Pink has become the latest celebrity to pose au naturel for PETA’s latest campaign against the fur industry. By wearing nothing at all the singer allows us to get a…
Back to Black and Grey
February 10, 2015
Today’s tattoo of the day is this incredible portrait by Pepper Spice. Spice is a highly talented black and grey portrait artist known for her work rendering pop culture icons.…
God Bless ‘Merica
January 29, 2015
Whenever we are talking about something that is uniquely American but not exactly something that we are proud of we tend to refer to it as ‘Merican. You know what…
A Dream Is A Tattoo Your Artist Makes
January 23, 2015
Disney is a famous and iconic brand known for their classic films, family-friendly television, and amazing amusement parks. As Disney has become a staple of pop culture, it is no…
‘Popular Skullture’ Celebrates the Macabre
January 21, 2015
Gallery Follows the Text Given the harsh reality that every human eventually concedes to death it’s not surprising that man has always been intrigued by the macabre. Every known art…
Have Tattoos? Forget About Getting a License to Kill
January 20, 2015
Do you have inspirations of becoming a real life version of James Bond? Well hopefully you don’t have any visible tattoos or your dreams of wooing women and drinking martinis…
Urban Meyer Plans Some Ink to Celebrate National Championship
January 13, 2015
Urban Meyer fulfills his promise to get a tattoo after leading the Ohio State Buckeyes to a National Championship victory.
Generation ‘My Way’ & The Fall of Tattoo Barriers
January 13, 2015
Breaking down tattoo barriers: Discover how societal stigmas around tattoos are crumbling, including their presence in the workplace.
Breaking Fad: Inking the Antihero Walter White
January 7, 2015
Explore the dark and compelling world of Walter White in Breaking Bad. Uncover his loathsome traits and the reasons behind his tattooed fame.
Rick Ross Gets Miami Heat Face Tattoo
January 7, 2015
Explore Rick Ross' dedication to the Miami Heat. Discover how the hip-hop superstar showcases his fandom with a logo tattooed on his face.
Justin Bieber (and his Ink) Star in Calvin Klein Campaign
January 7, 2015
Explore Calvin Klein's new ad campaign featuring Justin Bieber and his iconic tattoos. Discover the tattoo artists behind his extensive ink.
Star Wars Fan Gets Episode VII Ink A Year Before Premiere
December 1, 2014
Discover the ultimate Star Wars fandom: a fan gets a tattoo of a droid from the trailer of The Force Awakens within hours of its release.
Tattoos for Toys
November 20, 2014
Tattoos for Toys! Discover the new era of dolls with tattoos. Lammily Marks brings diversity and creativity to the children's doll industry.
The Art of Megan Lara
January 16, 2014
The amazingly talented artist Megan Lara sits down with Inkedmag.com to discuss her art, her love of pop culture and her tattoo work done by another creative mind, Jessie Hopeless of Exile Tattoo in Kansas City.