Tattoo artist-to-the-stars Kat Von D has spoken out to dismiss reports she is anti-Semitic, insisting she is a "proud Latina" who "embraces all of humanity."

An autographed photo of Von D with a doodle of a swastika and a burning Star of David surfaced on the internet on Friday, following reports linking her to Sandra Bullock's ex Jesse James.

James was shamed earlier this year by the release of controversial pictures showing him posing in military gear and appearing to give a Nazi salute.

But the "LA Ink" star has moved quickly to distance herself from the rumors, insisting she "celebra...

For centuries the tattoo industry has been dominated by men. In TLC's new series "LA Ink" (premiering Tuesday, August 7, at 10 p.m. ET/PT), the glass ceiling is shattered as three of the most respected female tattoo artists, along with one legendary male artist, come together to work at the newest and hottest tattoo shop in LA.

Joining shop owner Kat Von D at "LA Ink" are renowned tattoo artists Kim Saigh, Hannah Aitchison and Kat's mentor, Corey Miller. The shop manager holding everything together is Kat's good friend, Pixie. With the majority of the artists in the shop being woman...

Tattoos are going bicoastal as TLC provides more of what viewers love with August premiere of the new series LA Ink, featuring Kat Von D. A spin-off of TLC's highly rated and youngest skewing show Miami Ink, the catalyst for LA Ink was months of in- fighting between artists Ami James and Kat Von D that results in a dramatic showdown featured in the season finale on Tuesday, May 8 at 10 p.m. ET.

In each of the last few riveting episodes leading up to the finale, the tension becomes visible, tempers flare and terse words are exchanged, culminating with Kat Von D leaving the shop and mov...