Champion! Miley Cyrus pays the ultimate compliment to Nicki Minaj by dressing up as the colourful star for Halloween

They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and if so, Nicki Minaj should be chuffed to pieces with Miley Cyrus's choice of Halloween outfit.
The Party in the USA star decided to dress as the 29-year-old smash hitter for Halloween, and she still a sterling job.

Superbass! Miley Cyrus (right) worked up a fantastic Nicki Minaj for Halloween

Miley, 19, even tweeted Nicki the picture to let her know, writing: '@NICKIMINAJ you a stupppppiddddd hoe #stupittttstupitttt'
When it came to making effort for Halloween, her sister Brandi made an equally impressive stance.
The singer arrived for a scary holiday party with a face full of make-up that made her look like a spooky skeleton.
Brandi was seen heading into the luxurious Roosevelt Hotel, in Hollywood, with her pretty face hidden by black and white face-paint.

The curves and the hair: Nicki in all her glory, Miley has copied the look to a T

Scary star: Brandi Cyrus dressed up in a saucy skeleton costume for a Halloween party at the Roosevelt Hotel, on Tuesday

Even as a skeleton, the sister of former Disney star Miley looked pretty as she completed the boney style by wearing a black dress.
Brandi 's short frock came fully printed with a set of ribs and hip bones to emphasise exactly what she had chosen to go as.
While the Party In The USA singer was not around, Brandi stole the spotlight and made a huge effort with gaunt face paint, but her mother Tish looked less convincing.
Branid tweeted: 'I haven't been up this late in awhileeee! It's gonna take me another 30 mins to get all this makeup off #halloween'.

Back to black: Brandi's mother Tish also joined her at the party but her costume was a lot less impressive than her daughter's

Grin and bone it: Brandi matched her face paint with a tight black skirt that had bones printed on it

Tish was dressed as some sort of glam-rock artist and wore a spiky black wig with leather trousers, matching over-the-knee boots and a sheer top.
While Brandi may have slightly raised temperatures with her racy interpretation of a skeleton, it was nothing compared to what sister Miley has in store for her next single.
According to TMZ, she has hired a porn star to play the leading role in her next musical release, Decisions.

Eyes wide shut: Brandi 's face surprisingly still looked pretty even with her face full of scary make-up

The pop song was written about porn star Jessie Andrews, who is an ex-girlfriend of Miley's collaborator Israeli DJ Borgore, and she agreed to be in it.
Miley's changing appearance from child friendly entertainer to adult songstress will be complete when she ties the knot with Liam Hemsworth.
According to Star magazine the pair will have three ceremonies to mark the special day with a reported budget of $1 million.
One service will take place in Liam's native Australia, one will be in Miley's home town of Tennessee and the third will be in Los Angeles where the couple live.

Head over heels: Brandi will likely be present when Liam Hemsworth and Miley have three different ceremonies when they get married

Supermodel face-off! Gisele Bundchen and Heidi Klum both turn into Cleopatra for Halloween

They must have thought they had chosen a unique design that was sure to get them noticed.
After all, its not like you can pick up the robes of an Egyptian queen at Target.
But Gisele Bundchen and Heidi Klum faced embarrassment when they both chose the same Halloween costume this year - Cleopatra.

Foxy pharaohs: Gisele Bundchen, left, and Heidi Klum had the same Halloween costume idea this year - Cleopatra - but, thanks to Hurricane Sandy, Klum will keep her Egyptian queen look under wrap until Christmas

But, thanks to Hurricane Sandy, despite already giving fans a sneak peek on Twitter, Klum will keep her Egyptian queen look under wraps until Christmas.
Meanwhile Gisele, who is expecting her second child with husband Tom Brady, posted a Facebook picture of her Queen of the Nile ensemble on Wednesday.

The Brazilian 32-year-old's regal queen was clearly inspired by movie star Elizabeth Taylor's 1963 rendition as the brunette stunner is seen in the same iconic blue eyeshadow and braided black wig.

The image was, unfortunately, cropped at her shoulders so it's unclear what her sleeveless dress looks like below.

Just like Liz: Gisele's regal queen was clearly inspired by movie star Elizabeth Taylor's 1963 rendition as the brunette stunner is seen in the same iconic blue eyeshadow and braided black wig

Both Victoria's Secret beauties opted for ornate collars and golden snake-headed headdresses - though Heidi's two-foot design wins for height alone.

The German-born 39-year-old gave fans a sneak peek at her elegant Cleopatra costume last month on her website, posting a video of designer Martin Izquierdo fitting her.

A make-up free Heidi even managed to flaunt cleavage in the bold, glittery gown with gargantuan winged sleeves.

Golden goddess: Both beauties opted for ornate collars and golden snake-headed headdresses - though Heidi's two-foot design wins for height alone

However, due to the devastating East Coast hurricane, the recently divorced mother-of-four has since canceled her 13th annual Halloween party at Finale.
She then tweeted her plans to reschedule the soiree for 'a haunted Christmas.'

Klum had been planning to attend the bash solo for the first time, after splitting with husband Seal earlier this year.

Waiting for Xmas: The German-born 39-year-old gave fans a sneak peek at her elegant Cleopatra costume last month on her website, posting a video of designer Martin Izquierdo fitting her

The couple became famous for their array of his and hers outfits, and have dressed up as ravens, monkeys and the serpent and the apple from the Garden of Eden.

Some of Heidi's more memorable costumes from the party have included last year's dead body outfit and the Hindu goddess Kali back in 2008.

Meanwhile, Gisele recently covered Harper's Bazaar Brazil's November issue, which was shot by Terry Richardson.

Ed Sheeran gets a tattoo inspired by Taylor Swift's album as rumours swirl they're more than just writing partners

Rumours have started to swirl that they could be more than pals and writing partners.
And it seems Ed Sheeran is doing little in the way of dispelling speculation as he's certainly proved his like for Taylor Swift.
The singer, who has a penchant for tattoos, has shown off a brand new inking inspired by the title and logo of Swift's new album, Red, which he collaborated on with her.

Inked: Ed Sheeran has had a tattoo of Taylor Swift's new album title and logo inked on his upper left arm, pictured here in a Twitter photo

In a Twitter photo Ed can be seen signing a guitar while revealing the skin art on his left upper arm above his existing tattoos, which was inked by tattooist Kevin Paul, who has created all of Harry Styles' tattoos so far.

Close up: Ed spent three hours having the tattoo inked on to his arm

It seems the body art is a declaration of at least his friendship with the country star, who he befriended as they worked on a duet together.
Speaking about the song, Taylor showed her admiration for the hitmaker.
She told Daily Mail's You magazine: 'Ed Sheeran and I wrote a duet called ‘Everything Has Changed’ while sitting on a trampoline in my back yard. It’s a lot easier than you think.
'We had one guitar, which we passed back and forth, and then we baked an apple pie, or rather my friends and I baked it and Ed watched and then ate it afterwards.
'His performance at the Olympic closing ceremony was incredible – I really think that was his big breakthrough moment in the US.'
They have since posted photos together on Twitter and on Wednesday Ed even congratulated Swift on the album, which he now has a tattoo of.
He wrote: 'Congrats to @taylorswift13 for selling 1.2 million albums in a week, orrrrsssuuummmm .'

Hit: Taylor Swift's album, which shows the same 'Red' logo, sold 1.2 million albums in its first week alone, causing Ed to send her a congratulations message on Twitter on Wednesday

Getting closer: The pair collaborated on Taylor's new album, Red, and will be touring together over 45 dates across the US in 2013

And she was obviously pleased with the notion as she then retweeted the kind message.
Rumours have of course mounted also as a result of Taylor recently splitting from boyfriend Conor Kennedy.
And it looks like they'll be getting closer come next year as Sheeran has been invited to play on her tour over 45 dates throughout the US.
He announced the news on Twitter: 'Happy to announce that I am special guest on @taylorswift13’s tour of North America next year... gonna be bonks.'

Single again: Taylor Swift recently split from boyfriend Conor Kennedy, fuelling speculation even more she's got closer to Sheeran

That was awkward: Katy Perry and her father attend the same basketball game as ex husband Russell Brand

It's that awkward moment that nobody ever wants to happen, but it inevitably did for Katy Perry and Russell Brand.

The ex-husband and wife both turned up to watch the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Dallas Mavericks at the Staples Center, in California, on Tuesday night.

The former star crossed lovers tried to play it cool as they must have been aware that they were on a collision course to bump into each other.

Too close: Katy Perry and her father Keith Hudson went to watch a basketball match on Tuesday night, and Russell Brand was there too

No way: Russell Brand looked a little pensive during the match at the Staples Center

While Katy, 28, had some emotional support for the confrontation in the shape of her father Keith Hudson, Russell, 37, was flanked by two young boys.

Brand was certainly not dressed for the occasion and let himself down in his typically casual wear.

He wore a pair of skinny grey jeans with a sleeveless grey top and a black leather waist coat.

Oh my goodness: Katy sat open mouthed as she hung out with her father Keith Hudson

Game over: Katy looked like she had realised Russell was in the arena as she nervously bit her nails

Look over here: Katy showed her father something hilarious on the jumbotron

Just hilarious: Katy applauded wildly as many of the people around her also found the Jumbotron funny

Joining in: Katy appeared to be having fun as she watched the cheerleaders

Katy, who is currently dating musician John Mayer, looked amazing as she showed her ex exactly what he has been missing by slipping into a tight dress.

She showed off her curves in a violet leopard skin print dress and wore her hair down over her shoulders with a centre parting.

Despite her scene stealing outfit, Katy looked a little nervous as she sat biting her nails while watching the basketball game.

Start Your New Life with Tattoo Machine

Tattooing has become a contemporary and paying profession. Many humans become booming artisans and use boom machines of altered types for altered functions while tattooing is done on a allotment of somebody's body. The machines are automated accessories but they plan on the aforementioned assumption as the old artless aggravate printing. The capital assumption is to inject the ink beneath the derma by up and down motion of the pin. This was done by duke in a apathetic and aching manner. Boom apparatus plan fast and book the ink beneath the derma and anatomy a compatible arrangement to get the tattoo. Tattoos endure an activity time with a actual little fading. Tattooing has become an actual adult activity and the booming artisans use altered booming machines for altered purposes.

Getting tattooed was not advised adequatly by adults if tattooing was done by affiliated women application awkward pins and inks and authoritative the accomplished exercise a aching one. The apparatus of boom machines and their use by so alleged tattooing experts accept led to the complete changeabout of assessment about it by the so alleged adults. Getting tattooed by a tattooing artisan application boom machines has become fashionable a part of all classes of people. It is accepted a part of both males and females.

Basically boom machines accept been advised to backpack out 2 altered functions. They are the liner action and the concealment function. The liner apparatus has the all-overs in a accumulation abiding in a circle. The action of the liner apparatus is to accomplish an outline and aswell conditioning the band plan required. The concealment machines accept all-overs abiding collapsed rows, they blush the outline add abyss to it and do the shading.

Tattooing was in the ancestors only, now boom artisan apprentice tattooing with the advice of the machines and boom materials. Kits, about for the use of beginners are accessible in the bazaar for practicing. The kit includes the Tattoo Machine and includes all items commonly acclimated by tattooing artiste, like needles, ink etc. The Boom apparatus that comes with the kit is the aforementioned as the added machines in accepted use. Practicing is done on the convenance derma that comes with beginner’s kit. Cautious use of the apparatus as able-bodied as the on/off pedal for ability accumulation is capital for acknowledged tattooing.

Types of Professional Tattoo Needles

Tattoos are a very attractive and fashionable addition to the body and many of us can't resist its charm. But still a certain mount of people haven't got one as they still concerned about the pain of tattoo and the health considerations during tattooing by tattoo needles. Full of pain, blood diseases, infections, dirty needles, etc. But these are all misconceptions regarding the tattoo process. Following is the truth about tattoo needles. Tattoo needles can be divided into two types: reusing needles and disposable ones. The former ones are more often used in the past. Now almost all people used disposable tattoo needles. In fact, reusing needles are also safe if they are correctly and completely sterilized. Autoclave sterilization and ultrasonic cleaning are two guaranteed ways which have been used by hospitals and doctors for surgical equipments. While many skeptics believe HIV, AIDS and other blood borne illnesses can be moved from one person to another by using tattoo needles, disposable tattoo needles are more recommended and common used.

A tattoo needle varies to several configurations which are separately being used for different purposes. "Round needles" are for bold outlines and even shading in which the needles are combined in a circular pattern. Tight circles are most often used for drawing lines, while looser ones are used for shading. "Flat needles" are assemblies in which the needles are put together side by side. They are most commonly used for shading, but can also be used for writing in a calligraphy style. Bigger flats know as "Magnum needles" are used for even bigger shaded pieces, huge back pieces or full tattoo sleeves. Needles configuration get to be many different sizes such as 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15even bigger than 20 or 40. Artists can choose them according to the tattoo images and different people.

Another thing added is that the quality of the Tattoo needle is extremely important for tattooing. So compare quality versus price. The lesser priced needles tend to be burred or barbed, which can cause scarring and more pain during the tattoo process. Also, pre-sterilized, blister packed needles can be kept for extended periods of time.

The Evolving History of Tattoo Ink

Although many people are aware that tattoos have a long history and can be traced back for centuries, few people know the intricate history of tattoo ink. It's easy to look at the contemporary world and see the role that tattoos play in the modern world, as it seems almost everyone has at least one tattoo, or at least has started to get one or thought about it. The trend often seems to go on a rollercoaster, coming in and out of style, but there are those that firmly stand by tattoos and remain enthusiasts no matter what. Of course, many of these people are tattoo artists, and most of them are aware that when they're looking at a tattoo supply store's inventory, they're also looking at the tools needed to complete an ancient art form that is one in its own. To tattoo artists and enthusiasts, tattoo ink is more than just what gets set into the skin permanently; instead, it's a rite of passage in a way to someone's way of life and is a strong affirmation of what someone believes, feels, or thinks.

That's why tattoo artists take so much care when considering what tattoo supply vendor to purchase important things like tattoo ink from. Tattoo ink may look and sound all the same to the everyday person who walks into a tattoo parlor off the street, but in fact, tattoo ink is something that has been perfected and has a long history, and more importantly, can either make a tattoo fantastic or easily ruin a tattoo.

Tattoo ink is the oldest product in the history of tattoo supply products. Of course before there were guns and needles, there were sharp rocks and sticks that penetrated the skin to disburse ink, but tattoo ink has remained the most important part of the tattoo process and has been perfected upon for centuries. The first record of any kind of pigment for tattoos confirms that the ink was made from ground minerals and also something like black coal or perhaps even timber wood that was burned. Of course years ago, the variety of pigments available was limited to the colors that naturally occurred in the earth. Today, to the pleasure of tattoo artists, a very large variety of pigments are available to choose from in almost any color desired.

For an artist,tattoo ink goes from being a puddle of liquid to work of art, and just the way it has evolved through history, it will continue to, bringing many people the affirmation they desire.

Compare Three Typical Tattoo Machine Power Supplies

Tattoo power supply plays an very impotant role in the process of tattooing, they are not changed as frequently as tattoo machine, so for the first tattoo kit, it's smart to buy a professional one at affordable price. Following information will help you in choosing a professional tattoo machine power supply for long time use.
1. Ordinary cheap tattoo machine power supply.
Parameters:
Made of Iron, 1050g, 11cm X 9.8cm X 7.1cm, normal ta2 power supply should be like this. And the important parameters are voltages. Input AC: 110-220V conversion, Output DC: 0-15V conversion, Starting work under 3V. About $15 each.
Comments:
The 110V-220V input Vs are only enough in a safe circuit condition, and could be used in all countries with different home electricity. Better to go with voltage regulators to protect the power supply.
2. Dual tattoo power supply at afford price.
We need not only one machine to finish the whole tattooing, this kind of tattoo machine offers dual output which are produced to comfort tattooists without changing the tattoo machine power supply while changing the tattoo machines.
Parameters:
Steady Cast Iron, 1159g, 14cm × 11cm × 8cm, a little heavier and larger than the single machines. Input AC, 220V, 110V, output DC 0-15V like the normal ones. With not very large LED screen, dual output. About $20 each.
Comments:
Some of this kind of machine power supplies accepts 220v or 110v electricity, not like the ones which could change the input AC from 110V to 220V. That's the thing need to notice. One power supply equals to 2, and the price is about 25% discount by combination of the machine parts. That's why many artists choose dual tattoo power supply for their studios.
3. From the side of quality, another power supply is highly recommended.
Parameters:
The highlights of course are the function parameters.
Made of aluminum, only 290g,. 11.7cm X 8.4cm X 3.5cm, input AC, 60-260V automatic conversion. 0-18V. available at $20-30.
Comments:
Same weight like a tattoo machine. The volume is as large as two packs of cigarettes lay flat. Broader voltage settings and automatic conversion make the unit be able to suit any home electrical conditions, with out additional electricity protect equipment. No start voltage limit, more safe for your tattoo machines. The voltage setting button is a 10 turn style for very easy use.