The Poké Life: 1996 - Artist Matt Rockefeller Challenges You To Find All 95 Pokemon

Matt Rockefeller is a freelance illustrator and visual development artist who received his BFA in illustration with a concentration in animation at the Maryland Institute College of Art. Born in Tucson, Arizona, he escaped the heat by delving into the worlds of comics, animation, and video games, and has found them a source of inspiration in his art. He specializes in creating images that communicate ideas, and he strives to be a storyteller in all aspects of his work.

The Poké Life is a zine about the year Pokémon took the world by storm - 1996. The zine was created as part of a 2014 art show at Light Grey Art Lab called Stacks, featuring 60+ artists creating zines based on one important topic from one specific year.

Rockefeller explains:

The games captured the imaginations of thousands, transforming their environments into Pokémon playgrounds. Each spread depicts a part of the world in which even the people and objects appear to take on the likeness of these adorable, addictive creatures. 95 are hidden within the pages, challenge yourself to find 'em all!

You really need to see Matt Rockefeller's other amazing artwork. Check out his Website, Blog, Behance, Twitter, and buy something from his store!

And, click on any of the images below to blow them up to help find the hidden Pokémon!

Enter To Win A Special Limited Edition Copy of Encyclopedia Madonnica 20

The Gaily Grind and Adammaleblog.com have teamed up to give one lucky winner a free copy of Matthew Rettenmund's 20th Anniversary update of Encyclopedia Madonnica! This wonderful book is the special collectors limited edition run of only 500 copies. This is number 199/500 and comes with a certificate of authenticity. If you love Madonna, this full color, lavishly illustrated 597 page book is a must have. This special edition has exclusive content not available to the version you can buy on Amazon!

Contest entries are open until October 23rd. Winner will be selected randomly from all the entries we receive. Winner will be notified via email.

 ** Please note, we will not use your email and personal addresses for anything other than purposes of this contest. You will not be put on any mailing lists.**

In 1995, Matthew Rettenmund's Encyclopedia Madonnica made its debut thanks to publishing house St. Martin’s Press. For those unaware, Encyclopedia Madonnica is a humorous, irreverently reverent, exhaustive, unofficial A-to-Z on the life and career of Madonna. Well, up until that point in time. Twenty years has passed, so Matthew Rettenmund has decided to update the book to include the happenings, both good and bad, of the last two decades.

Matthew was the founder of Popstar! Magazine back in 1998 and was Editor in Chief of the publication until 2012. Popstar! was the very first teen entertainment title to be published in full color on glossy paper. It is credited as being the blueprint for the teen celebrity magazine market as we currently know it. All the other magazines started imitating Popstar's look and feel. And as they say, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Matthew was the first to cover future teen idols Zac Efron, Hilary Duff, Jessica Simpson, the Jonas Brothers and more.

But, we are just getting started. Rettenmund is also an acclaimed novelist and pop-culture historian. His books include the novel Blind Items: A (Love) Story (1998) and pop-culture non-fiction books Totally Awesome '80s (1996) and Hilary Duff: All Access (2005). And let's not forget the hilarious, politically incorrect spoof Queer Baby Names: A Completely Irreverent Guide to Naming Your Lesbian/Gay Tot, which he co-wrote with Jaye Zimet.

Be sure to visit Matthew's incredible BoyCulture Blog! Follow him on Twitter, too! Aslo, visit The Gaily Grind every day! It's awesome. And...don't forget to ENTER TO WIN!

Exclusive Podcast: Treklenburg Episode #86

Michael Earle and Molly Jay hilariously talk all things Star Trek.
In this episode, Mike and Molly revisit TOS episode "Spock's Brain." Then they set their sights on TNG "Where No One Has Gone Before," DS9 "Captive Pursuit," and Voyager "The Cloud."

Original broadcasts of Treklenburg are Monday nights at 8pm EST on www.pmcradio.org.



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Horror Pinups by Karl Von Frankenstein

Only an evil genius like London based artist Karl Von Frankenstein could bring you oil paintings of sexy horror movie icons as sexy pinups. Oil paintings! If you have ever tried oil painting, you know how freakin' difficult this is. So, we are really kind of blown away...not to mention our very confused boners.

If you like what you see, why not buy yourself a print! You can get everything from a canvas replica to a greeting card with your choice of Jason, Michael, or Freddy! Also, be sure to check out Karl Von Frankenstein's Facebook page! His horror icon mug shots are pretty great, too! And please, please, please, let's all encourage Karl to make more!

Monday Morning Dance Party: Kaskade and Galantis "Mercy"

Kaskade's new album Automatic teams him up with some of the greatest talent in dance music, entirely too many to list! But, you can see the full list here. For now, check out the awesome collaboration with Galantis on the track "Mercy."

Speak Up Loud: Social Experiment Video Shows Touching Reactions to Homophobia

Spanish based Federación Estatal LGTB just released an exceptionally touching social experiment video in which a young gay American couple, who speak no Spanish, are trying to find help translating directions to a hostel. Seems simple enough. But, the hostel director has added on a personal note on the directions that stops everyone reading it in their tracks.

This is part of their larger #ConLaVozBienAlta campaign (or in English #SpeakUpLoud). The video ends explaining that 38% of Spain's LGBT community has felt discriminated against or victimized for being who they are, but only 10% have reported it to authorities. They are encouraging people, gay and straight, to speak out against discrimination and report all such cases so they never happen again.

Watch the video.  See if you can stop from tearing up a little. We couldn't. For more information, visit their Website, Twitter, and Facebook.

Must Watch: "Sticks and Stones: Bambi Lake" Documentary

Director/Filmmaker/Musician Silas Howard's latest documentary covers the mesmerizing life of of Bambi Lake, a landmark transsexual punk rocker from San Francisco’s fringe art scene. Howard’s documentary has Lake herself recount the story of a young woman who winds up in the midst of a red light district lifestyle in San Francisco and somehow found her ways on stage opening for David Bowie. The 15-minute film touches upon the early, pre-AIDS epidemic queer scene filled with promiscuity and hustling that Bambi called home.

From the official description:

“Every street has a story.” Sticks & Stones is an intimate documentary about a song, a street, and a diva. Bambi Lake, a notorious San Francisco transgender performer and entertainer, takes us on a stroll down Polk Street, sharing anecdotes and the history behind her song "Golden Age of Hustlers," which was written about her time as a street hustler in the mid-70’s. She landed on Polk Street after a stint with the Cockettes and prior to regular gigs at renowned 80s/90spunk venue, the Mabuhey Gardens.

Honestly, I was in awe of the stories of hanging out with Bowie and Iggy Pop in Europe. The insane list of lovers, friends, and mentors, some in the punk scene, some not, includes Henry Rollins from his Black Flag days, Exene Cervenka from X, The Stranglers, Ginger Coyote, and so many more.  But more touching are the tales of being a stripper, friends passing away, homelessness, transgender struggles, and now being banned from some of the bars and clubs that she loves.

In the interview with Pitchfork, Silas Howard talks about his involvement with the early San Francisco queer community and his role as a guitarist in the queer punk band Tribe 8. When asked about his first time meeting Bambi, Howard said, “I went to the gay pride parade and all of a sudden there was this commotion on the sidelines and there was this tow truck pulling a fake cop car, and it was surrounded by all these punks and drag queens with baseball bats and high heel shoes smashing the cop car. And then in front of it it said "NO APOLOGIES, NO REGRETS." It was this really wild, good-looking, sexy, performative group of people that were very irreverent. The humor was really gallows humor. For myself, I was 18, and knew "that’s my people."

Silas Howard has been named the first Trans director of Jill Soloway’s original Golden Globe winning and Emmy winning series Transparent. He is also known for directing Hudson Valley Ballers, award winning, Sundance premiered By Hook or By Crook, SXSW-premiered Sunset Stories, and is currently working on a musical film for legendary artist Peaches.

Sticks & Stones is totally worth fifteen minutes of your time. Watch below.

Exclusive Podcast: Treklenburg Episode #85

Michael Earle and Molly Jay hilariously talk all things Star Trek.
In this episode, it's a celebration of Bones! Mike and Molly do a Top 5 Most Awesome things about McCoy! Then, in depth discussion on episodes: TNG "The Last Outpost", Voyager "Phage", and DS9 "Babel."

Original broadcasts of Treklenburg are Monday nights at 8pm EST on www.pmcradio.org.

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Monday Morning Dance Party: Kylie Minogue + Garibay "Black & White"

Check out the video for the track "Black and White" off the new Kylie + Garibay EP! I love this EP because it shows a bit of a darker, less bubblegum side of Kylie. Doesn't hurt that Fernando Garibay is as talented as he is adorable! Oh...and Giorgio Moroder helps out on some of the tracks on the new EP!

Hunky Jack Merridew Shows Off Sexy AdamMale Halloween Costumes!

Jack Merridew is one of our favorite YouTubers! AdamMale hooked him up with a bunch of sexy Halloween costumes from this year's collection! We absolutely did not expect the hilariously wonderful and exceptionally hot video he was going to post in return. Check out Jack as a Policeman, Catholic School Nerd, Clown, and Captain! If this doesn't put you in the mood for Halloween, nothing will.

Our New Favorite Thing: Denis Spichkin's "Space Cats!"

All hail Helsinki, Finland based artist/illustrator/animator Denis Spichkin. As the Lead Artist for Gameloft, one of the largest mobile game firms in the world, he has been responsible for bringing happiness to millions and millions on their smart phones and tablets. On a more intimate level, Denis has been sharing some of his doodles, illustrations, and WIPs on his personal blogs.

All of his work is amazing, but the series that really caught our eye is Space Cats! This really needs to be said in a deep booming tv announcer voice: SPAAAAAACE CATTTTS! These intergalactic felines fly their rocketships through space fighting evil wherever it may lurk. At least I think they are fighting evil. I mean, they are cats after all. It is quite possible they are the ones bringing terror to the universe.

Anyway, take a look! If you want to learn more about Denis Spichkin on your own, check out his Blog, Behance, and Tumblr!