Tattoos

ARIANA GRANDE HAS MORE TATTOOS THAN YOU REALIZED

Ariana Grande has made Universal Studios very happy with her enthusiastic promotion of her new movie Wicked. The studio spent a small fortune on CGI removing her multiple tattoos (almost 80 at last count!) in the film because Ariana’s character Glenda the GOOD witch is “sweet and innocent.” Tattoos would not be appropriate for Glenda. Studio bosses asked her to please cover the tattoos while promoting the film also. Ariana has obediently and cleverly covered her skin art in all her appearances – including the LA premier above.

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WE TOLD YA SO!

We recently revealed that executives behind the upcoming movie, Wicked, were encouraging star Ariana Grande to cover up her tattoos and stay blonde while promoting the film. (She DOES have at least 61 tattoos, but many are small.) Well surprise -surprise we told you so. Ariana hit the red carpet to promote the movie and the majority of her tattoos were concealed by makeup. See link below. Although some of the tattoos on her hand were uncovered, my source explains that it’s a little tricky using make up on hands because it easily transfers.

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IT’S DEFINITELY OVER: JEN AND BEN ARE REMOVING THEIR MATCHING TATTOOS

Now that their marriage is over, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are both getting surgery – laser surgery, to erase their matching tattoos. To celebrate their first Valentine’s Day as a married couple, Ben and Jen got identical love tattoos with their names intertwined (it was her first permanent tattoo, but just another one for his collection). According to a friend of the estranged couple, both are undergoing laser treatments to erase the permanent ink. While Jen wants it gone forever, Ben is getting it minimized and then plans to have something tattooed over it.

Photo Credit: BACKGRID-USA Jennifer arriving at Beverly Hills Hotel for lunch with her big Birkin bag

COVERING ARIANA GRANDE’S TATTOOS IS NOT EASY

It’s projected to be one of the blockbusters of the Hollywood season and Universal, the studio behind the family friendly movie, Wicked, are taking NO chances to do everything possible to ensure it’s a hit. According to my source, Universal spent millions on CGI to cover star Ariana Grande’s nearly 80 tattoos since her skin art didn’t work for her role a Glenda the good witch. The studio has also asked her to cover up the tattoos (with makeup or clothing) during the upcoming publicity events. As my source explains it, the studio wants Ariana to basically look innocent and pure during the publicity tour, which is why they’re ALSO paying her to keep her brunette hair blonde until the movie opens.

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BEN AFFLECK IS WILLING TO SUFFER FOR LOVE

Jennifer Lopez’slove don’t cost a thing,” except maybe the price of a laser tattoo removal. Jen is still madly in love with her hubby Ben Affleck, but she just can’t say the same for the ginormous tattoo covering his back. Ben got the large multicolor Phoenix tattoo during a low point in his life (he reportedly wasn’t sober) and he’s well aware that his better half dislikes it. It’s reported to be far more painful to laser OFF a tattoo than it is to get one, but Ben wants Jen to be happy so he’s beginning the process of having it removed. Unfortunately for him, his tattoo is SO large and colorful that it’s going to take multiple sessions – and very likely a few years.

PHOTO: Instagram (We couldn’t afford a photo of Ben’s full back tattoo, but you’ll find it online)

ARMIE HAMMER’S FETISH MIGHT PAY OFF

Remember WHERE you read this because as far-fetched as it sounds, it’s surprisingly true! Armie Hammer nearly lost it all when his penchant for kinky rough sex was thrust into the public eye, but now he’s decided to turn one of his fetishes into a side hustle! Some were appalled when they heard about Armie’s interest in “branding” sexual partners with his initials, so he’s embracing that turn-on, and studying to become a tattoo artist. Armie is practicing his newfound craft by inking over a dozen of his willing friends. Once he’s licensed, he’s planning to charge thousands per tattoo. The insider says Armie thinks it will become a status thing to get tattooed by a celebrity and calculates he can make money while having fun…

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POST MALONE’S TATTOOS ARE THREATENED BY HIS WEIGHT LOSS

Post Malone claims to have lost over 55 pounds by cutting out Coca-Cola from his diet (We have our doubts and suspect Ozempic MIGHT have played a teensy part.) The heavily inked rapper is thrilled with his new body except for one thing, the drastic weight loss has made many of his numerous tattoos wonky. Post got most of his body art done while he was much heavier, but now that he’s lost the fat, his saggy skin is making his tattoos look distorted and smashed together! He’s been working with a tattoo artist trying to rectify the problem. Lotsa luck with THAT…

 

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MEGHAN AND HARRY ARE MULLING TATTOOS

Like mother like daughter and now maybe like son-in-law. Meghan Markle is planning to follow in the footsteps of her mom, yoga instructor Doria Ragland and get inked! Doria sports a floral tattoo on her arm and now Meghan and her husband Prince Harry are planning to get matching ones. According to a source, Meg and Harry are well aware that tattoos might not be befitting of Royals so they’re likely to get inked on a part of their bodies which won’t be visible unless they’re naked. The insider says that Harry is still somewhat of a rebel so he likes the idea of getting one.

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DYAN CANNON AND HER FUTURE HUSBAND?

Devoted fan Dyan Cannon turned up at another Lakers game this week in the company of a new man. Here’s the mystery: she introduced her tattooed companion to the paparazzo taking her photo as her “fiancé.” Really. He’s couldn’t be more different from her first husband Cary Grant. Is it possible that Dyan, 86, is thinking of getting married again – or just joking? Time will tell…

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POST MALONE SAYS HE HAS A FACE FOR RADIO

Post Malone’s face tattoos are the subject of many conversations – he recently added a buzzsaw to his cheek. Mark Wahlberg has tried to warn him that he will regret them by the time he hits 40. Mark said “Every kid says ‘they all have meaning and I’ll keep them forever’ but they change their minds.” Wahlberg had many of his own painfully lazered off. Post insists that they make him more interesting to look at. He admits he lacks self confidence and jokes “I have a face for radio.” Photoshop expert Mitchell Wiggs created these photos of Post Malone with and without tattoos, and tamed his hair a bit. Malone’s face actually looks quite nice without the tats, but one of his friends said he looks like a real estate agent.

Photo: YouTube/Mitchell Wiggs