When rumors were flying around that Chris Brown allegedly hit pop singer, Rhianna, everyone thought that the relationship was over.  Two stars in their own right, Chris’ career possibly damaged forever.  Just a short time later, images started showing up of Rhianna’s face swollen and bruised.  But what ties these two together?  Although Rhianna and Chris do not seem to be talking about the abuse or the fact that they may be back together, there are some things that will always be tied - the tattoo of stars on both Chris and Rhianna’s neck.

It is unclear exactly when and why Chris and Rhianna got their star tattoos, but regardless of how you look at it, is something that will tie these two together forever. They are not the first individuals to get “matching” tattoos, but like with any tattoo it’s important to think of the future.   Everyone hopes to be with their significant other until the end of time, but if it doesn’t work out, whether it’s because of abuse or a more common reason, irreconcilable differences, a long lasting forever tat will keep that tie long after the relationship has ended.

Fortunately there are a couple of options when it comes to tattoo removal; allowing individuals like Rhianna and Chris to get that unwanted, forever memory of a love gone wrong removed.  Laser tattoo removal and in-home fading treatments allow you to remove a tattoo in a relatively short amount of time.  So, are you considering sharing a tattoo design with your love? You may want to reconsider, but if your mind is set, start reading up on various removal methods.     

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Oh No Barbie, Not Tattoos and Leather

Barbie, the world’s most infamous celebrity blonde is approaching 50; and like many of her middle-aged friends, Barbie is desperately trying to reinvent herself as a celebrity bad girl with tattoos.

Barbie has lived an ageless life since she first graced us with her presence in 1959.  Her savvy fashion trends, fabulously long golden blond hair, and an unrealistic fit, trim body are some of her attributes that earned her celebrity status as America’s everything girl icon.  But it seems the years are catching up with Barbie and she is discovering she is not nearly as cool and hip as she used to be.  Barbie, now older, tattooed, and less of an icon is extremely nervous about her future celebrity status. 

But all of this isn’t making Barbie become a girl that retreats to her Dream House to soothe her woes; no Barbie is working hard, perhaps too hard to get back in with the cool crowd.  

Barbie Millicent Roberts is one girl who is not afraid to change.  Over the past 49 years, Barbie has had 75 careers including rock star, astronaut, and presidential candidate.  Barbie is one Baby Boomer who has definitely experienced her share of highs and lows.

1997 was a particularly hard year for Barbie in terms of celebrity media and controversy.  Then in her 40’s, Barbie got a butterfly tattoo on her stomach, as an attempt to stay hip and cool.

But it didn’t take long for Barbie’s tattoos to take off  and brand her name (the word Barbie) as a derogatory term meaning girl or woman considered shallow.  The term “Barbie” exploided as an Urban Slang word with the release of 1997 pop song “Barbie Girl.”

In 1999, rumors spread of Barbie’s intentions of hanging out with new friends with trendy tattoos, nose rings, and extra body piercings.  Then the peer pressure got to Barbie, and as a result she underwent plastic surgery transformation.  Barbie had her waistline increased in size in order to have a less perfect figure, that others would view as a more realistic, average body shape.

Barbie became an outlaw in part of the World in 2003.   Denounced as a symbol of depravity of the perverted West, with her revealing clothes, tattoos, and shameful postures Barbie was banned by Saudi Arabia’s religious police and forbidden from the kingdom.

The 2004 announcement of Barbie’s split with Ken; longtime boyfriend of 43 years came as a shock to many, but like other celebrity couples, their Hollywood romance had come to an end. And while Barbie admits the breakup was a painful time of great heartache, she also jokes about being glad she decided on a butterfly tattoo instead of a tattoo of Ken’s name.  Apparently having to go through tattoo removal to remove a tattoo of “Ken’s”name would have been much more painful than the breakup.
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Amazing Female Celebrity Tattoo Icon

Television’s provocative celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D is on fire and exploding in popularity along with the tattoo industry.  Kat Von D is about to launch a nationwide version of Musink Tattoo & Music Festival with Social Distortion and Motörhead, release her first book High Voltage Tattoo, debut on the silver screen in an upcoming film The Bleeding, and still finds time to run her tattoo business and star on her own tattoo reality show.   Kat Von D is truly an amazing female celebrity tattoo icon that finds the time to do it all.

Recently, Kat Von D set still long enough to shed insight on her personal life, passion for tattoos, and future ventures in an interview with Askmen.com celebrity correspondent Shawn Loeffler.

In 2005, Hollywood (rather Miami) came knocking on Kat Von D’s door, and she took it upon herself to represent the female side of tattoo art on the reality show Miami Ink. Two years later, Kat landed her own show returning her to L.A., the city she loves.

Today, Kat Von D thinks she is in the best place she’s ever been in her life.  And, Kat believes the new season of her tattoo reality show L.A. Ink will reveal her revived spirit, not to mention some pretty impressive tattoos.

When it comes to Kat Von D’s personal heavily tattooed canvas she admits she has a good balance between tattoos that have meaning to her and are well thought out, and tattoos she got impulsively.

“Not every tattoo has to be this really deep-rooted, sentimental landmark in time… So, if you like a unicorn riding a dolphin, you should get it [laughs] and not worry about it too much. I don’t regret any of my tattoos. I think that as long as you like it, that’s the important part.”

Kat believes some her most valuable life lessons come through people she’s tattooed.

January 2009 promises to be a rocking month for Kat Von D.  With the launch of Musink Tattoo & Music Festival tour she and friends from Social Distortion, Motörhead scheduled to begin on January 30; and the release of her first book High Voltage Tattoo a layout of her life and the tattoo world, from an insider’s perspective, revealing tattoo etiquette, the dos and don’ts to avoid tattoo removal, and tattoo facts and myths due out in January. 

There is no doubt, Kat Von D is one amazing celebrity tattoo icon, tattoo artist, actress, and author exploding with popularity in the ink industry.

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Angelina Branded for Celebrity Tattoos

Angelina Jolie is without a doubt one of Hollywood’s most famously known actresses of all times.  This celebrity actress has appeared in numerous films throughout her career, yet Angelina’s female celebrity fame is branded more so for her personal endeavors covered heavily in ink by the media. 

Angelina branded for her humanitarian work, being an adoption parent and mother of six children, her former marriage to ex Billy-Bob Thorton, her notorious relationship with celebrity heart throb Brad Pitt, and her ongoing tabloid feud with Pitt’s ex Jennifer Aniston.  But perhaps the most recognized aspect this female celebrity is infamous for is her branded collection of black tattoos.   

With a celebrity tattoo collection of more than a dozen black tattoos dispersed about her stunning body, Angelina Jolie’s black tattoos do not seem to be fading her celebrity’s acclaim.  She is the most popular female celebrity with tattoos covered in “ink.”

Evident of the cache of articles (including this one) and photos of Angelina Jolie tattoos available on the Internet, Jolie is a major celebrity influence causing the black tattoo trend, that some even label as a tattoo phenomenon among females getting tattoos. 

Angelina’s 13 assorted black tattoos of multi lingual characters, words and saying are clearly representative of her fanatic yet exotic personality that captivates Brad Pitt.

Angie’s latest series of black tattoos on her left arm represents each birthplace of her six children, as well as serving to covers up her ex’s name tattoo. 

And fans imitating celebrity tattoos such as Angelina’s should also remember celebrities are people too, and their tattoos are often targets for removal.  Angelina has had her share of laser tattoo removal and cover up work on several of her tattoos. 

As the black tattoo trend continues with female fans getting celebrity tattoos in fashion with Hollywood’s A-listers keep in mind that even Angelina Jolie makes tattoo mistakes too.

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Mister Cartoon Tattoo Icon and Action Toy

Popular Los Angeles native, illustrious graffiti and tattoo artist Mister Cartoon is by no means just your average, anybody artist.  Seriously, this “Toon” is a legendary lifestyle and tattoo icon in every sense; in fact such a celebrity tattoo artist there’s a Mister Cartoon vinyl action figure toy. 

Mister Cartoon, the only name he goes by (exceptions being his mother and wife), surfaced as a self-made graffiti artist in the 80s, first recognized for his murals painted on lowrider cars. 

Since then, Mister Cartoon found his calling creating tattoo art among the hip-hop culture with his work featured in magazines, on album covers, backdrops for music videos and TV shows.

Mister Cartoon’s L.A. style of fine line tattooing earned him a massive reputation among hip-hop celebrities such as Eminem, 50 Cent and Method Man; and now has him exclusively tattooing black-and-gray work in an inconspicuous loft with no sign, somewhere in downtown L.A.

With all of the business ventures this accomplished celebrity tattoo artist’s has in the mix, it is amazing Cartoon has anytime left for tattooing on his favorite canvas—human skin. 

Album covers, Harley Davidson’s, limited edition Van Sneakers, Urban Streetwear, a graphic novel in the works, the debut of his first film with friend and photographer Estevan Oriol nearing final phases are a few of the many undertakings Mister Cartoon has his crafty talented hand in.  

But that’s not all; Mister Cartoon with business partner Estevan Oriol are also successful retail developers and business owners of Upper Playground. Upper Playground L.A. located in Skid Row district of town, is the newest retail addition, and the seventh city in the world featuring tattoo inspired apparel for men and women including their popular line of Hoodies, t-shirts, jackets, shoes, luggage, home furnishings, as well as a separate art gallery.

Mister Cartoon has certainly made it big time with icon status among the masses, tattoos or no tattoos.  How many other tattoo artists out there, besides Mister Cartoon have their own personality cloned and for sale as a Lost Angel vinyl action figure toy?  If Cartoon was once a lost angel, it looks as though this L.A. tattoo icon has been found.

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