On April 13th, season four of Bosch airs exclusively on Amazon. We got a chance to catch up with the show’s star, Titus Welliver, to learn how ink has played a role in his life as an actor, has influenced Hollywood at large, and impacts his character’s narrative.
How has the perception of tattoos changed since you were a young adult?
When I was a kid, I saw people with tattoos by and large as out-laws, old sailors, and bikers. People now, however, are no longer negatively stigmatized by having tattoos. It’s a form of self expression. Some people choose to have them where people can’t see them, and it’s still considered self expression. So it’s really dramatically changed. Growing up, I believe tattooing was even illegal in certain states. I remember when I was spending a summer in Maine, there were these tattoo tents in fairs, and there was a brawny big guy, making a horrific face as he was giving tattoos. As a kid, as much as I wanted tattoos, I thought, “I’m never getting it from that guy.”
My tattoos aren’t always evident on the show, and you can’t really see what they are unless we screen capture or zoom in on them. We never feature them, and we never talk about them. In the last season, there are scenes where the new captain played by Brooke Smith, says something like,“roll down the sleeves detective. Or get a wire brush and scrape off those things in your arms. There’s no ink in my house.” I think LAPD has a policy that if you’re a uniformed officer and have tattoos that can be seen, then you have to roll your sleeves down. You can’t wear short sleeves in the summer. They want to make a differentiation between cops and the gangs they deal with.
It's officially that time of year again—festival season! This weekend, the stars and influencers kicked off Coachella weekend one, sporting plenty of barely there couture. We decided to take a look back at the past several seasons to find the sexiest and tiniest outfits ever worn at a music festival. Get ready to see an abundance of pasties, glitter boobs, and thongs—because like these ravers, we're not holding anything back. Take a peek at the video in the gallery below for your fix of risqué festival fashion trends, then let us know what you think about the trendsetters in the comment section.
We've seen plenty of 420-inspired tattoos in our day and we've come to the conclusion that they're either really awesome or completely terrible. Here's the thing, when you get a tattoo related to marijuana, you're automatically taking a big risk. This is because even if it's technically good, you're likely to get judged. However, if you are going to get a stoner pride tattoo, we recommend that you go to someone who will make your idea into a true work of art. Take a look at some examples of the best and the worst 420 tattoos we found in the gallery below.
When it comes to YouTubers who have pushed the conversation about tattoo culture, no one has discussed more facets of the industry than QCKND. From starting a sleeve to ink culture in Cuba—QCKND has created hundreds of informative videos about the ins-and-outs of getting tattooed. We caught up with her to learn how she started her career on YouTube and what makes her an inkfluencer. Check out the video in the gallery below and share the love in the comment section!
What's better than a kickass aftercare product? An amazing aftercare product that reduces your pain with CBD. Dozens of aftercare companies have released their own products containing CBD and it's about time that we talked about soem of our favorites. From classic brands such as H2Ocean and Ink-Eeze to industry newcomers—there's a CBD aftercare out there for every budget and preference. Take a look at our pick of 9 up-and-coming tattoo products containing CBD in the gallery below. Then, let us know what you think of CBD aftercare in the comment section below. Let's talk tattoo care and CBD magic!
This season on Ink Master, 18 artists competed in head-to-head tattoo challenges and the judges have narrowed down the pack to the final three competitors. In last night's episode, four artists became three and we're all placing bets on which tattooer will take the grand title. Will it be Josh Payne, who entered the competition with the most cred and dominated challenge after challenge. Or will it be Roly, the underdog of the season who persevered through tough challenges week after week. Let's not forget Juan, who has the most challenge wins under his belt and is fighting to become Puerto Rico's first winner. Check out the gallery below to learn about the contestants duking it out in the finale, then let us know who you'll be rooting for in the final tattoo showdown.
Want two tattoos in one? Then you should try out a negative space tattoos. Negative space tattoos let your blank skin tell a new story and this trend is quickly becoming more popular amongst artists. Heck, even Ink Master did an entire challenge on these bad boys! Take a look at some of the gorgeous negative space tattoos we found online in the video gallery below. Then, let us know if you love these designs and if you're dying to get one for yourself in the comment section.
What's the name on everyone's lips? Why it's Bishop Briggs of course! Briggs is one of the biggest rising stars of the last several years, earning her way to the top of the charts with singles"River" an "Wild Horses." Hell, she even earned a spot between Rita Ora and Julia Michaels on the Fifty Shades Freed soundtrack. Now, on 4/20 of all days, she's putting 100% of her heart into the world—by dropping her first album entitled Church of Scars. We caught up with the alt-pop diva to discuss rise to the top of the music industry and what's up next for Bishop Briggs. Check out the full video in the gallery below, as well as our exclusive review of her breakout album.
Happy 420 everyone! It's finally that time of year again and what better way to celebrate cannabis culture than with a fresh spin on a stoner classic—weed brownies! Medicated brownies have been a staple of the stoner community for decades and there are a million and one ways to create something delicious with THC. We brought in one of the best cannabis cooks in the country, Fuzz of Empire Edibles, to show our audience how to create the best edibles around. Take a peek at the gallery below to watch the baking tutorial and learn a thing or two about how he rose to the top of the edibles industry.
Every year, Pornhub publishes the top searched terms on their site. And for 2017, the data is juicy. From old favorites like MILF and lesbian, to new arrivals like cheerleader—everyone's kinks are accounted for in this comprehensive list. Take a look at the video gallery below to see in your fetish made the cut for 2017, then let us know if any of the results surprised you in the comment section on Facebook. And if your favorite style of pornography was neglected from this year's list, don't give up hope. Start binge watching now to insure that your favorite porn category makes the list for the 2018 edition. Every view counts people!
Although they may not face systemic oppression or profiling, redheads certainly experience plenty of scrutiny for their unique genetic makeup. Throughout history, redheads have been the butt of the joke within popular culture and folklore—with clichés such as 'gingers don't have souls' impacting individuals for generations. However, it appears that our societies' tolerance for redheads is finally starting to turn around. In fact, one model by the name of Polly Ellens is on a mission to prove to the world that her body (and all of its flaws) is beautiful. However, based on the incredible photographs displayed on her social media, one doesn't need to look too hard in order to appreciate the unique allure of Ellens. Take a look at the gallery below to learn more about the budding social sensation and let us know what you think about embracing diversity in the modeling world in the comment section below.
This season on Ink Master, Paramount Network (R.I.P SPIKE) brought back 3 champions to coach a feisty crew of 18 diverse tattooers. After many tough challenges, three artists have risen to the top of the heap and last night, we got to find out which tattooer would take the title of Ink Master. And not only did Dave Navarro, Oliver Peck, and Chris Nuñez crown a 10th Ink Master, we also learned which coach is the official master of the masters. Was it technical heavyweight Roly T-Rex and his coach, season 2 winner Steve Tefft? What about Puerto Rico's own Juan Salgado and his coach, season 7 winner Anthony Michaels? How about industry legend Josh Payne and his coach, season 9 winner DJ Tambe? Check out the results of last night's finale and let us know who you think should have taken the title on this season of Ink Master.
It's no secret that Kat Von D loves to collaborate and pay tribute to notorious rebels in history. In fact, her past two collections have worked closely with Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong, as well as drag legend Divine. Well, for her latest liquid lipstick launch, she looked no further than '90s comic book icon, Tank Girl! That's right beauty lovers, it's time you learned a thing or two about the punk assassin who lit up British contemporary culture. Take a look at the gallery below to learn a thing or two about Tank Girl, then let us know what you think of Von D's fresh lipstick shade.
I'll be the first one to tell you that I am 100% obsessed with Chipotle. I worked at Chipotle for over a year and a half, I still eat there at least once a week, and I don't see myself getting sick of sofritas burritos any time soon. But, would I get a permanent tattoo for Chipotle? Hell naw! Unless, I would get a lifetime supply of Chipotle goodness, for which I would make an exception. However, when it comes to these tattoo collectors, we highly doubt they got anything from the brands that they're eternally loyal to. Take a look at these good, bad, and fugly logo tattoos in the video slideshow below. Then, share your thoughts on logo tattoos in the comment section on Facebook!
A few months ago, we shared a story about several strip clubs accepting Bitcoin. Well, the brothels in Nevada caught wind of this technology advancement, and now the Moonlite Bunny Ranch has hopped on board. Prostitutes at the Moonlite Bunny Ranch are now accepting Bitcoin as a method of payment in exchange for sexual services. So, if you're in the mood to drop some digital dollas at Dennis Hof's leading brothel—now you can! Take a look at the gallery below to learn about how Bitcoin made its way into this exclusive brothel, then share your thoughts on the convergence of digital commerce and sex in the comment section.
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Did you know that Portland, Oregon is the strip club capital of the United States? That's right, because of Oregon's constitution there are more strip clubs in Portland than any other American city. And because there are so many clubs, many entrepreneurs need a way to stand out against the stiff competition. Enter Johnny Diablo, the CEO and founder of Casa Diablo—the world's first vegan strip club. You read that right, a strip club that caters exclusively to vegan cuisine. Take a look at the gallery below to learn about one of the most unique strip clubs we've ever heard of and let us know your thoughts on the future of cruelty free cuisine in the stripper scene in the comment section.
