31-year-old comedian and former Saturday Night Live cast member Pete Davidson is in the midst of a massive and incredibly painful process, which is essentially a cleanup of his biography etched onto his skin. The star, known for his impulsivity and huge number of body art pieces, announced his decision to remove over 200 of his tattoos. This multi-year project has already cost him a six-figure sum, yet one image on his leg will remain untouched: a portrait of Hillary Clinton.
Toxic Souvenir from Bali: How ‘Black Henna’ Left a 10-Year-Old Boy with a Scar
Holidays in exotic resorts are often accompanied by the temptation to get bright, temporary body art. However, what seems like innocent entertainment can turn into a serious injury. New Zealand mother, Danielle Choat, has issued a stern warning to all tourists heading to Southeast Asia after her 10-year-old son, Mason, suffered a chemical burn and a potentially permanent scar from so-called ‘black henna’ in Bali.
Scandal in Sikkim: Tattoo Convention Offends Buddhist Sentiments
The International Tattoo Convention, held in Saramsa (Gangtok, Sikkim) on October 12, 2025, found itself at the epicenter of a massive religious scandal. The event, which gathered over 100 artists from around the world, faced sharp criticism from influential Buddhist figures and politicians due to the practice of tattooing images of Mahayana Buddhist deities on the lower part of the body.
Lee Sung Woo of No Brain Got Married: Bride’s Tattoo Breaks Stereotypes
Lee Sung Woo, frontman of the iconic punk band No Brain, tied the knot at the age of 50, concluding three decades of bachelorhood. The musician shared the joyous news on October 13, 2025, by posting a picture with his new wife on social media. However, the attention of fans and the tattoo community was drawn not only to the rocker’s late marriage but also to the bold look of his chosen one, who was not afraid to display an elegant tattoo right in her wedding dress.
Xavier Williames and the ‘Godfather’ Tattoo: Mafia Icon on the Field
Last week, on October 13, 2025, as the New Zealand national rugby league team, known as the Kiwis, gathered at the hotel to receive their jerseys before the start of the Pacific Championship, all eyes were on Xavier Williames. This powerful forward, the only player from the Brisbane Broncos in the squad, and also the only debutant in the 21-man roster, had already managed to write his name in NRL history by surviving one of the most incredible finals in the league’s history. But beyond his sporting achievements, the 23-year-old Williames also stands out in tattoo culture: his left leg is adorned with a monumental portrait instantly recognizable to any connoisseur of world cinema—an image of Marlon Brando as Don Vito Corleone from the cult film ‘The Godfather’.