Rihanna is reportedly in trouble with the law after picking up a tattoo needle last night at a parlour in New York City and inking three of the artists there.

Tattooing without a license – as the pop singer has done – is illegal, and Rihanna could be slapped with three misdemeanors for the offense, including a hefty monetary penalty.

The former battery victim could face a fine upwards of $1,800 for inking three of East Side Ink’s artists with umbrellas and the letter R. The tattoo parlour could also face considerable fines of its own for allowing an unlicensed artist to knowingly use their equipment.

The New York City Health Department released the following statement to TMZ.com a short time ago: “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.”

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Barron Hilton, the younger brother of socialite Paris Hilton, has pleaded guilty to his charges of DUI, and will spend 3 months in alcohol education programs as punishment for his crimes.

The 18-year-old was charged with two misdemeanours of driving under the influence of alcohol, and was sentenced to three years probation, fined around $2,150.00 AUD and ordered to attend an alcohol education program.

He will also lose his license for a year.

Barron did not attend the court hearing, and his attorney, Richard Hutton, was sent to enter his pleas to both his drunken driving charge and the charge of possessing a false driver’s license. Two other charges of driving under the influence and driving unlicensed were dismissed.

The young Hiltonite was arrested back on February 12, after his Mercedes-Benz (is that the only car these Hiltons drive?) hit a gas pump and another vehicle.

A second hearing in June will determine how much Barron is set to pay in damages for the accident.

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Beyonce Knowles and her muso beau Jay-Z have reportedly taken out a marriage license in Scarsdale, New York.

The document, which is valid for a period of 60 days, was obtained by the long-time couple on Tuesday morning.

A rep for Ms. Knowles has given the statement of “No comment,” while a spokesperson for Jay-Z has not been reached at this time.

The pair have been dating since 2002.

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