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RiRi Breaks Law -- Think Before You Ink!
RiRi Breaks Law -- Think Before You Ink!
Filed under: Celebrity Justice , Rihanna Rihanna picked up a tattoo needle last night at a parlor in NYC -- which would be totally fun and cool, if it wasn't also incredibly illegal.We're told RiRi tattooed three of East Side Ink's artists with umbrellas and the letter R. None of her pet ...  ...
First for Celebrity News - Tattoo Parlor Owner Talks Rihanna Scandal
First for Celebrity News - Tattoo Parlor Owner Talks Rihanna Scandal
okmagazine.com — Following reports that police are investigating NYC tattoo parlor East Side Ink because Rihanna decided she wanted to play tattoo artist last night, OK! spoke to one of the owners to get the details on how the whole thing happened. The sexy singer had ... First for Celebrity News - Tattoo Parlor Owner Talks ...
Rihanna, The Tattoo Artist
Rihanna, The Tattoo Artist
allieiswired.com — Police are investigating a NYC tattoo parlor called East Side Ink , because Rihanna decided she wanted to play tattoo artist. The singer showed up around 8pm on Wednesday to visit her regular tattooist, who goes by the name of Bang Bang and is responsible for both recent gun tattoos ... Rihanna, The Tattoo Artist
Rihanna Becomes Impromptu Tattoo Artist
mtv.com — During a visit to New York's East Side Ink, the singer ends up inking her own tattoo artist. By Jocelyn Vena Rihanna at East Side Ink on Wednesday Photo: Dario/Sean/INFphoto.com On Wednesday night, Rihanna was spotted at a ... Rihanna Becomes Impromptu Tattoo Artist
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TMZ: RIHANNA MIGHT BE ARRESTED
Sandra Rose — [image] According to TMZ.com , the NYPD is looking for Rihanna after she was videotaped tattooing her initial and an umbrella on 3 fans without a license! Apparently, unlicensed personnel could cause infections and other health problems if the procedure is not done properly. The NYC Health Department just told TMZ: “Only licensed tattoo artists can administer tattoos in the city according to the City’s Health Code. We are sending someone down to follow up on this.” From TMZ.com : We’re told RiRi tattooed three of East Side Ink’s artists with umbrellas and the letter R. None ...

RiRi Breaks Law -- Think Before You Ink!
Oh No They Didn't! — ... each with its own hefty penalty -- as much as $300 for the first offense, $500 for the second and $1,000 for the third. Sources say the tattoo shop could also face considerable fines of its own if the NYC Law Dept. decides to open an investigation. UPDATE: The NYC Health Department just told TMZ: "Only licensed tattoo artists can administer tattoos in the city according to the City's Health Code. We are sending someone down to follow up on this." video tmz

Rihanna Investigated For Illegally Tattooing
Hollywire.com — ... . “She hadn’t done that before.” “We had a blast,” Yadira added. “It was so funny and cute.” This may have been all fun and games for these folks but the NYC Department of Health is not laughing. The department is saying that “only licensed tattoo artists can administer tattoos in the city according to the City’s Health Code.” TMZ reported that if the department decides to press charges against the pop star for tattooing someone without a license, she could face three misdemeanors for the offense. And each offense has its penalty with as much as $300 for the first offense, ...

Rihanna Moonlights As Tattoo Artist, Angers Health Dept.
Rolling Stone : Rock and Roll Daily — ... TMZ reports that, following news of Rihanna’s tattoo clinic, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene said they’d go to East Side Ink to investigate the incident. “Only licensed tattoo artists can administer tattoos in the city according to the City’s Health Code. We are sending someone down to follow up on this,” the NYC Health Department told TMZ, who have video of Rihanna putting her permanent art on the parlor workers. The whole tatting incident might cost Rihanna, literally: If the singer is charged, the ...

Knock Knock, The Cops Want You: Rihanna & Rick Ross
Young, Black, and Fabulous :: Spreading Fabulousness & Foolywang Since '05 — [image] Word has it those little inky pet projects Rihanna had going on last night may cause her to be wanted by the cops. NYPD is investigating the situation and may end up fining her as much as $300 for the first offense, $500 for the second and $1,000 for the third. She tatted up 3 people last night with umbrellas and R’s. Too bad it was illegal because she’s not licensed to do so. According to the NY Law Department:“Only licensed tattoo artists can administer tattoos in the city according to the City’s Health Code. We are sending someone down to follow up on this.” Womp ...

RIHANNA IN TROUBLE FOR ILLEGAL TATTOOING
Celebrity Fashion Watcher — ... The singer was spotted wielding a needle in Manhattan parlour East Side Ink on Wednesday night (01Jul09), and website TMZ.com reports that she etched umbrella designs and the letter R on three resident artists. ...

Rihanna Breaks the Law Now
Celebrity Gossip, Hollywood gossip, Entertainment News - Anything Hollywood — ... Rihanna not only was busted by witnesses, she was caught by video giving someone a tattoo. Only LICENSED professionals in New York can give tattoos. From TMZ: ...

Trouble For Justin And Jessica, Debbie Rowe Sends Mixed Signals Over Custody Battle [Dirt Bag]
Jezebel — ... ] Whoops! Rhianna was caught on tape tattooing umbrellas onto three artists at East Side Ink and she doesn't have a license, which means she could be facing three misdemeanor charges. [ TMZ ] Blind Item: "Which Oscar winner almost ruined a recent date? The starlet had so much to drink, she spent the night getting sick in the bathroom." [ ...

Rihanna Turns Tattoo Artist
TFL Scandalist — ... But website TMZ reckons the star could be in trouble after violating the law regarding tattoo artists. “Only licensed tattoo artists can administer tattoos in the city according to the City’s Health Code. We are sending someone down to follow up on this,” the NYC health department said. [Photo: ...

Rihanna… NYC’s Newest Tattoo Artist?
TheseBootsAreMadeForStalking.com — rihanna-illegally-tattoos-east-side-ink-artists Good Girl Gone Bad! Is there possible legal trouble ahead for Rihanna ? The singer illegally tattooed three of East Side Ink’s artists with umbrellas and the letter R at a parlor in New York City Wednesday night, according to TMZ.com . Although the three dudes didn’t seem to care that RiRi didn’t have a license, the New York City Law Department does! TMZ reports it’s possible that Rihanna could be charged with three misdemeanors for the offense — as much as $300 for the first offense, $500 for the second and $1,000 for the ...

★ Spotted: Rihanna Getting Tattoo Lessons at East Side Ink + Info on her Breaking the Law
Gossip On This! — ... Pop singer Rihanna was spotted by the paparazzi as she took lessons from professional tattoo artists at East Side Ink in New York City’s East Village Wednesday night (Jul 1). She even went as far as actually tattooing three of the artists herself! Sounds cool, right? Wrong. According to TMZ, Rihanna broke the law and the NYC Law Department reached out to the popular website saying that “Only licensed tattoo artists can administer tattoos in the city according to the City’s Health Code.” ...

★ Spotted: Rihanna Getting Tattoo Lessons at East Side Ink + Info on her Breaking the Law
Gossip On This! — ... Pop singer Rihanna was spotted by the paparazzi as she took lessons from professional tattoo artists at East Side Ink in New York City’s East Village Wednesday night (Jul 1). She even went as far as actually tattooing three of the artists herself! Sounds cool, right? Wrong. According to TMZ, Rihanna broke the law and the NYC Law Department reached out to the popular website saying that “Only licensed tattoo artists can administer tattoos in the city according to the City’s Health Code.” ...

Under My Tattoo Needle
Pollstar — ... sending someone to follow up on this," the department said in a statement. TMZ reported that if the NYC Department of Health presses charges against the pop star for getting her ink on without a license, Rihanna could face three misdemeanors with penalties up to $300 for the first offense, $500 for the second and $1,000 for the third. East Side Ink could also face fines. Click here and here for the MTV.com article. Click here for the TMZ.com article. ...

Rihanna In Trouble With the Law Because of Tattoo
HollywoodChaos — ... could be slapped with three misdemeanors for the offense, each with its own hefty penalty -- as much as $300 for the first offense, $500 for the second and $1,000 for the third. Sources say the tattoo shop could also face considerable fines of its own if the NYC Law Dept. decides to open an investigation. ( source ) And you can bet NYC Health Department got on that shizz like white on rice. The NYC Health Department just told TMZ: "Only licensed tattoo artists can administer tattoos in the city according to the City's Health Code. We are sending someone down to follow up on ...

Bitchie Flix: Eve, Aubrey O’day, Naturi, Dawn, Teyana, Kelly & Solange
Necole Bitchie.com — ... The big question is “Does Swizzy have a license??”.  TMZ snitched on Rihanna for tatting up her tattoo artist Bang Bang a few weeks back and she could be arrested and fined. Actually, forget all that…the bigger question is When Is Eve’s album coming out? ...

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