LA Ink

'L.A. Ink' Star Talks About the New Season

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:08:00 GMT

As BuddyTV reported previously, Aubry Fisher is the latest addition to TLC's L.A. Ink. She wasn't exactly a fan favorite during her stint on Rock of Love 2 but, at least, viewers are sure that they're in for a wild ride as this Karaoke DJ graces yet another show. According to Fisher, the fourth season of L.A. Ink, which premiered on TLC tonight, will feature a lot of drama compared to previous seasons.

"The show is a lot different than what I thought it would be. It is going to be a very ridiculously exciting season. There are going to be a lot of journeys and drama rollercoaster's this season," she told RealityWanted.com.

'Rock of Love' 2's Aubry Fisher Joins 'LA Ink'

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:00:07 GMT

At times, LA Ink has become a refreshing choice among the sea of reality television shows prominent today. However, it sounds like it's going slowly downhill with the addition of the Rock of Love 2 castoff Aubry Fisher. As a new cast member on the show, will she be able to make it work?

Drama's a certainty when you put Aubry in the upcoming season of LA Ink, as we've seen on her stint in the VH1 competition. Now that she's back in the small screen, we can expect even more. The producers of the TLC series hardly thought it over, since the Bret-Michaels-girlfriend-wannabe just showed up at Kat Von D's shop one day and got a job.

L.A. Ink: Kat Von D Talks About the New Season

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Last Thursday, L.A. Ink returned for yet another season. As the High Voltage Tattoo shop continues to grow, everyone's becoming more stressed out to keep it running smoothly. In the season opener, tattoo artist and shop owner Kat Von D struggled whether to hire another friend as manager, while rocker Dave Navarro visited Kat for a pinup style portrait memorializing his mom.

Tomorrow, TLC will be treating fans with yet another episode of L.A. Ink. But before that, Kat reveals what's in store for the new episodes.

'LA Ink' Returns for New Season

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 08:00:00 GMT

It's just that impossible to keep the bad girl attitude out of your skin. TLC didn't think twice in ordering another season of the hit reality series, LA Ink. The filming began in July this year, with the open casting call announced last June.

Kat Von D returns to her fast-paced lifestyle later this year, along with her needle-wielding crew consisting of Hannah, Kim and Corey. The forum on Kat Von D's website is buzzing with questions about the return of LA Ink, but the network has not confirmed when exactly it will be back. However, Kat validated the news about her return, and wrote on her MySpace page that she can't wait for LA Ink's season 3 to begin.

'LA Ink' Star Keeping Busy with Artwork Compilation

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 07:30:00 GMT

Now that LA Ink has finished airing its second season, and the furor over Kat Von D's new romance with Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx is subsiding, Kat is busying herself with other projects, which she wrote about on her MySpace blog.

In her entry early last week, the LA Ink star explained why she's been scarcely spotted in the city of angels in the previous weeks. She cited one project in particular, that's been the focus of her time, energy and resources for the past six months.

After the Fact: The Break-up on 'LA Ink' Second Season Finale

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 06:30:00 GMT

TV time finally caught up with real time last week with the airing of LA Ink's second season finale. The episode featured the breakdown of Kat and Orbi's relationship, which has already been the subject of news for the past few weeks.

Just a few days past the halfway mark last month, we broke the news that Kat Von D had severed her love ties with Alex aka Orbi Orbison and was already seeing Motley Crue bassist, Nikki Sixx. Since LA Ink is not aired in real time, the episodes depicting the beginning of the end for Kat and Orbi have just aired, despite the fact that both parties have admitted to their break-up actually occurring over a month ago. In Orbi's own words on his MySpace blog: “TV time: We dated till the last week of February. They started dating the first week of March.”

'LA Ink' Star Out and About with Her New Man

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 09:30:00 GMT

Now that both parties, meaning Kat Von D and Alex “Orbi” Orbison, have spoken, and the mind-boggling secret is out in the open, LA Ink's resident tattoo mistress and her new Motley Crue honey have been all over town, making the rounds of social events together. Two weeks ago, the new lovebirds dropped by the M.A.C. Pro Store in Los Angeles to celebrate the launch of the Heatherette Collection. They joined the likes of Jesse James and Kim Kardashian, along with other makeup aficionados eager for a taste of the new M.A.C. line.

More recently, Kat and Nikki did their first radio interview together, sitting down with one of the LA Ink star's closest friends for some fun and casual conversation. Kat wrote about that little repartee and the thrill of finally introducing her latest love to a trusted confidante.

LA Ink: Orbi's Side of the Story

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:30:00 GMT

Ok, here it is, just because we promised we'd give you HIS side of the story.

Last week, we broke the news that LA Ink's Kat Von D is now draped on the arm of a new man, Nikki Sixx. We also quoted the more salient points of Kat's own MySpace blog post, explaining how she and the Motley Crue bassist eventually hooked up romantically after a lengthy friendship which, according to her, was already there before she even met Alex “Orbi” Orbison. In that same blog entry, LA Ink's boss also clarified that she and Sixx began dating AFTER she and Orbi were already history. Well, here's how her recently replaced former beau saw how things materialized. Read on for excerpts of his own MySpace post, from a letter he sent to his friend Sarah.

'LA Ink' Mistress Fesses Up about Her New Love

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:30:00 GMT

Well, well, following last week's report that Pixie has flown the LA Ink/High Voltage coop, now comes another stunning turn of events. The latest headline-making story out of LA Ink's turf is that Kat Von D and her erstwhile love, Alex “Orbi” Orbison are no more.

Yes, wasn't it just a few weeks back when Kat herself wrote about her experience tattooing a portrait of Orbi's legendary father, Roy Orbison? I seem to recall having seen a post about that on her MySpace blog, which mysteriously disappeared a couple of weeks ago. Now I guess we know why.

'LA Ink' Loses Pixie

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 09:30:00 GMT

Brace yourselves LA Ink fans, as we're about to drop a bomb. Last week, we told you that the TLC reality show had just finished filming its installments for the second season. This week, we have the unenviable task of breaking the news that Pixie has left the shop and the show.

The scoop comes straight from LA Ink and High Voltage Tattoo's resident ink mistress, Kat Von D. Kat posted a long and candid entry in her MySpace blog, giving a general account of what transpired that eventually led to Pixie's sudden exit.

'LA Ink' Wraps Up Second Season Filming

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 12:30:00 GMT

It looks like Kat Von D and the rest of her inking crew on High Voltage Tattoo will finally get a welcome change of pace. For one thing, Kat's first ever music and tattoo festival – MUSINK – is now officially a wrap, after three days of sights, sounds, sweat and skin.

Similarly, TLC's reality show, LA Ink, starring Kat and the High Voltage crew, has apparently finished filming.

'LA Ink' Star's Work to Be Featured in 'DRAW'

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 08:30:00 GMT

Before the dust has even begun to settle on her first ever music and tattoo festival, LA Ink's Kat Von D is already back in the headlines for another artistic showcase. High Voltage's ink mistress will be among the featured artists in the upcoming DRAW exhibit next month in London.

Kat is flying high on the apparent success of her maiden music and tattoo gathering, MUSINK, which culminated Sunday.

'LA Ink' Star Psyched over Upcoming 'MUSINK'

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 10:30:00 GMT

Last week was a turbulent time for LA Ink's show owner and resident ink master, Kat Von D. The tattoo artist found herself elbow deep in controversy, when a picture allegedly autographed by her with anti-Semitic statements, made its way to TMZ. Kat wasted no time in refuting the allegations, saying that the said photograph bearing her John Hancock was a work of forgery. Kat spoke against the controversial image through her publicist, as well as via a blog entry on her MySpace page.

In more upbeat news, LA Ink's star wrote another entry on her MySpace blog, this time expressing her excitement over her approaching MUSINK Tattoo/Music Festival.

'LA Ink' Star Embroiled in Anti-Semitic Controversy

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 09:30:00 GMT

LA Ink's resident inking diva, Kat Von D, finds herself in the midst of a highly charged controversy involving a photograph she allegedly signed with an anti-Semitic statement. The picture has apparently made its way to TMZ.

For her part, Kat Von D has wasted no time in refuting the offensive autographed headshot. She wrote a lengthy and impassioned entry on her MySpace blog, as well as personally calling the autographed image a forgery when TMZ caught up with her on the streets of Hollywood over the weekend.

LA Ink: Roy Orbison, Motley Crue and Kat on Laser Removal

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 09:30:00 GMT

Tonight on LA Ink, Kat Von D and her boyfriend Orbi embark on a milestone in their relationship when Kat inks a portrait of his father, the legendary Roy Orbison, on him. In other developments, Kim and Pixie grow tired of the single life and decide to engage in an evening of speed dating. The ladies luck out though in tonight's action packed episode, “Novelty Girls.”

Meanwhile, it looks as if Motley Crue bassist, Nikki Sixx is looking forward to getting some artwork done by LA Ink's very own Kat Von D. In an update he issued via Roadrunner Records' Blabbermouth.net last week, Sixx said: "I haven't gotten anything tattooed in years except 'Tag Here' on my toe. I think it's time to step it up, I'm feeling the itch. Kat's [Von D] gonna do one probably this weekend. I've been wanting to get 'Los Angeles' tattooed on me for ages, and then the other day I noticed Kat has it on her left shoulder. We both have had so much happen in our lives in this city, why not make it permanent? The band started it here, I've died here, had kids, married and divorced here.... my life is in Los Angeles.”

Changes Anew on Tonight's 'LA Ink' and Kat on Going Sober

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 10:30:00 GMT

Tomorrow on TLC's LA Ink, Pixie undergoes laser tattoo removal in preparation for a very important, new design. Meanwhile, Kat taps her sister to be her personal assistant and goes on to plan a surprise, with some added assistance from Tom Green. Tomorrow's LA Ink installment is called “New Beginnings.”

Last week, on the episode entitled “Kat's Clean Up,” Kat Von D made the difficult decision to clean up her act and move in with her boyfriend, Orbi. Orbi had just returned from touring, when Kat decided to share living space with him on the fly. Unfortunately, her partying went out of hand, which led the LA Ink star to rethink her lifestyle.

WWE Diva on Tonight's 'LA Ink,' Producer at Sundance for Film Debut

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 22:09:43 GMT

Tonight, one of World Wrestling Entertainment's (WWE) Divas will drop in to get her very first tattoo on TLC's LA Ink. Candice Michelle, currently sidelined by an injury, is getting inked ahead of her anticipated return to WWE some time next month.

In other news, the man behind both LA Ink and its predecessor, Miami Ink, will be among those attending the Sundance Film Festival for the world premiere of his latest film project.

'LA Ink' Star Presents Three-Day Tattoo/Music Festival

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 09:30:00 GMT

Fresh from successfully setting a new Guinness Record for most tattoos done in 24 hours, Kat Von D is bringing several of the most popular names in the world of inking together for a three-day festival. LA Ink's resident artist is presenting MUSINK – a tattoo/music festival to be held at the Orange County Fairgrounds in Anaheim, California next month.

Aside from some of the biggest names in tattooing, the event will also feature a handful of the finest Rock n Roll bands from around the world.

LA Ink: Episode 2.1 "Kat's Back but Where is Hannah" Recap

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 20:15:00 GMT

Welcome back to LA Ink, the spin-off of Miami Ink and the third of TLC's tattoo trilogy. Tonight's second season premiere finds proprietress Kat Von D coming back to her LA shop after a trip with her boyfriend Orbi. She's also with child. Here's what happened in tonight's LA Ink.

Kat Von D has been on tour with Orbi and his band. As soon as she gets back, she announces to her staff, minus Hannah Aitchison who is in Chicago, that she is with child. But then, immediately, she says she's kidding. Wait, what? I thought she really was pregnant! That was a whole lot of misdirection on those TLC promos.

LA Ink: Is Kat Von D Having a Baby?

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Towards the end of the previous year, web reports began circulating that Kat Von D, the star of TLC's reality show LA Ink, is with child. Although the 26-year-old female tattoo artist has yet to issue an official confirmation, the baby buzz has continued, with many of her fans posting congratulatory messages on her MySpace page.

"Congrats on the baby news to both of you. I am so excited for you,” one post reads. It's a lot of hard work to raise a child, but when you have family and good friends, it's a piece of cake. Have a happy New Year!”

Kat Von D Doesn't Want to Be Remembered for 'LA Ink'

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Two of TLC's popular reality series has made tattoo artist Kat Von D popular among viewers today, but the 25-year-old claims she does not want to be remembered for her work on television, but rather for acts of “kindness and love.”

“I don't [want to] be remembered for being 'that tattoo girl' or [the show] Miami Ink or [its spin-off] LA Ink,” Von D posted on her MySpace blog. “The mark I [want to] leave is the memory of practicing acts of kindness and love, helping people, changing sh*t, teaching sh*t… That is larger than life…”

'LA Ink' Star Sets World Record, Apologizes to Fans

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 06:00:00 GMT

Late last week, LA Ink star Kat Von D successfully set a Guinness World Record for the most tattoos done in 24 hours. This is an amazing feat for the 25-year-old tattoo artist, especially since the process was not without some rough patches. Apparently, she wasn't able to accommodate all of the people who came down to her tattoo shop on the special day, and on Sunday, she posted an apology on her MySpace blog, explaining that she did not expect such a large crowd to show up.

“When we first started getting the idea of setting this record, it was very important for me to try my hardest to include everyone in on this experience, especially my fans,” she said in her blog post. “When I posted the bulletin/blog about the record i was gonna attempt, I felt like it would be so cool to have people come down that ive either already met at one point or another, as well as some that I've never met. BUT, I definitely did not plan on having as many people show up.”

Kat Von D of 'LA Ink' Hoping to Set Guinness World Record

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 06:00:00 GMT

LA Ink star Kat Von D is looking to set a Guinness World Record, and she's imploring anyone who's interested to help her do it.

In a recent posting on her MySpace blog, the 25-year-old tattoo artist announced that she is finally going to try to set a record for “the most tattoos done in a 24 hour period” by one person. It's all going to happen at her Los Angeles-based tattoo shop, High Voltage Tattoo, on Friday, December 14.

More Music Stars to Appear in 'LA Ink'

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 07:00:00 GMT

The cast and crew of LA Ink are busy filming for the show's second season, and with the new edition comes new celebrity guests.

According to a press release, The Cliks frontman Lucas Silveira is set to appear on the new season of LA Ink. The singer-guitarist, who already sports a number of tattoos, will get inked by the show's star and lead tattoo artist, Kat Von D. The episode is scheduled to air next year.

Kat Von D Won't Let Angelina Jolie Cut in Line

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Getting her own television show has made it tremendously hard for tattoo lovers to get inked by the famous Kat Von D, but she assures that those who are patiently waiting in line will be rewarded. They won't even have to worry about big-time celebrities like Angelina Jolie cutting in line.

“She doesn't get a pass to the front of the line,” Von D, who stars in TLC's reality series LA Ink, told Steppin' Out magazine. “In fact, I would probably tattoo my sister before I tattoo her.”

'LA Ink' Star Too "Conservative" for Playboy

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 08:00:00 GMT

LA Ink's Kat Von D has no qualms about showing off the tattoos that cover almost her entire body, but when it comes to baring it all in a men's magazine like Playboy, the 25-year-old claims she is too “conservative” and “shy” to undertake such a daring project.

I have a dad and I couldn't imagine him even hearing about something like that,” Von D said in the Oct. 31 – Nov. 6 issue of Steppin' Out magazine. “Even though I look pretty wild, deep down inside, I'm very conservative and shy.”