Bonus Video: 'Fast & Furious 6' Stars Tyrese and Ludacris Talk Tattoos

by Lauren Zupkus |

Fast & Furious 6 heartthrobs Tyrese and Luda are modern-day renaissance men: actors, rappers, and tattoo afficionados. Watch the video to hear about Tyrese's eclectic ink inspirations, from Salvador Dali to Popeye the Sailor Man. And you'll never guess how Luda gave a twist to his Jesus piece. Click inside for more, and don't forget to catch Fast & Furious 6 in theaters May 24. 

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Fast and Furious Flash Challenge (PHOTOS)

by Lauren Zupkus |

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The Best Ink 2 cast got the crap scared out of them in this week's Flash Challenge, when Pete Wentz punked the cast with a staged car crash-turned-gunfight. Contestants were then challenged to sketch a hyper-realism depiction of the drama they just saw. Let's just say, sh*t got real. Check the gallery for the finished projects. 

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Final Tats for Episode 8 (PHOTOS)

by Lauren Zupkus |

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This week, the Best Ink 2 gang was challenged to put realistic portraits on their skins based on sentimental photos. The judges thought some artists nailed the realism of the challenge, and others? Just really bad. See for yourself in the gallery. 


 

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Bonus Video: Alli the Impressionist

by Lauren Zupkus |

As the cast of Best Ink 2 slowly dwindles down, tensions rise. So it's a refreshing change to see the contestants goofing off together in this bonus video, and Alli does a pretty awesome impression of the judges. Click inside to take a look. 

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Skin Stories: Anthony's Hometown Homage

by Lauren Zupkus |

Best Ink 2 Skin Anthony has been in the U.S. Navy for 12 years. His ink comes from all over the world and it's all over the world AND all over his body. But his favorite tat hails from his good ol' hometown, San Francisco. Check it out in the Skin Stories video.

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'Best Ink' is Casting SKINS for Season 3!

by Halley Bondy |

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Want a free tattoo? Got a great, meaningful design in mind? Want to be on TV? Do you ever watch Best Ink and say "I WANT THAT CONTESTANT TO STICK A NEEDLE IN ME!"? Well you're in luck. You could be a Best Ink skin and get a free tat on Season 3 of the show. Just sign up here and tell us the story behind your desired tattoo. Only folks from the greater Los Angeles area, please!

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Sneak Peek: AHH!! A GUN FIGHT!! WTF!!

by Halley Bondy |

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The artists run for their lives on the mean streets of L.A., and Brittany is freaked out! Click inside for the sneak peek. 

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In Case You Missed It...Watch Episode 3 of 'Best Ink'

by Halley Bondy |

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Remember this chick?! Remember when the artists were forced to work in pairs?! Remember when Derek still had a prayer?! Relive the magic -- click inside to stream Episode 3 in full. 

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Skin Stories: Hannah Aitchison's Braille Tattoo

by Halley Bondy |

When Best Ink judge Hannah Aitchison isn't cruelly determining the fate of hopeful tattoo artists, she's actually pretty adorbs. In this Skin Story, Hannah chats about her braille tattoo of L.A...even though she's not really an L.A. girl. Watch the video, and check out other Skin Stories here.

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Buh Bye Derek!

by Halley Bondy |

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We lost Derek to elimination last night, twice. We have to assume he's still making this face.

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