HoundsTV Video – The FANS – AC/DC autograph rare album for fans after Toronto Rogers Centre concert
January 16, 2009 by Richard Budman · 1 Comment
TORONTO (HoundsTV Video) – A few very dedicated fans braved the freezing cold Toronto temperatures and waited for AC/DC to arrive back at their hotel following another sold-out Rogers Centre concert. One particular fan had a rare Brian Johnson solo album that she managed to get Brian to sign. Working her way through trying get [...]
This would have been a good day for the autograph hounds to visit the White House
January 8, 2009 by Richard Budman · Leave a Comment
WASHINGTON (HoundsTV) January 7, 2009 – All the living presidents (and the soon-to-be one) gathered at the White House today for a photo op. George H.W. Bush, Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Jimmy Carter all spent a few hours together. This could mean that autograph hounds and presidential fans now have a [...]
Most popular celebrity and entertainment news stories on HoundsTV in 2008
December 30, 2008 by Richard Budman · 1 Comment
Its that time of the year again. When we look back and reflect upon the HoundsTV news year it was. Below are the most popular stories we posted on HoundsTV.com during 2008. The stories that got tens of thousands of you reading this site (thank you!) and many times more on other sites as these [...]
The Diceman Cometh, but not Giveth – Comedian Andrew Dice Clay exits Massey Hall, Toronto and blows off autograph requests
December 28, 2008 by Richard Budman · Leave a Comment
TORONTO (HoundsTV) – Comic Andrew Dice Clay brought a raunchy set to Massey Hall, Toronto then quickly exited the venue stage doors blowing off autograph requests from the few waiting fans. The Diceman stopped for a second to pose for a photo and in that famous Brooklyn accent remarked, “sorry guys, not doin’ the autographs.” [...]
HoundsTV Ep.4 – Waiting on CELINE DION for autographs in Toronto
December 20, 2008 by Richard Budman · Leave a Comment
VIDEO: This weeks episode from HoundsTV took place a few years ago when Celine Dion was making a promotional stop in Toronto for a new record. Rather than wait at Muchmusic television studios where Celine was set to appear live – Brad and the hounds figured they would have better luck getting Celine to sign [...]
Barack Obama on the cover of January, 2009 Inauguration issue of Autograph Magazine
December 16, 2008 by Richard Budman · Leave a Comment
Autograph Magazine has the Messiah himself, president-elect Barack Obama on the cover for their January, 2009 Inauguration issue. HoundsTV has had lots of feedback and questions about Mr. Obama’s autograph after we published the post about U.S. President signatures. So its certainly worth picking up a copy of the January, 2009 issue of AM for [...]
Michael Jackson Neverland memorabilia sale features autographed Julien’s auction catalogue
December 11, 2008 by Richard Budman · 1 Comment
“This limited edition six volume fully-illustrated, color catalogue features the more than 2,000 lots of fine and decorative arts, furniture, memorabilia, arcade games, Disneyana, and garden statuary from Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch and is personally signed and numbered by Michael Jackson…” – Julien’s Auctions An amazing opportunity awaits pop culture memorabilia collectors as the King [...]
Guarding TOM CRUISE – a celebrity bodyguard does his job well in Toronto
December 10, 2008 by Richard Budman · 2 Comments
The gushing continues about how nice Tom Cruise was during his recent visit to Toronto, Canada to talk about his new movie Valkyrie and a lot more. It was rare to see an A-list star take so much time talking with fans, signing autographs, and posing for photos. And all that “crowd time” certainly does [...]
Tom Cruise live at MuchMusic, Toronto – Where are all the TOP GUN fans?
December 9, 2008 by Richard Budman · 5 Comments
(HoundsTV – Toronto) The media blitz behind the Tom Cruise starring / Bryan Singer directed Valkyrie hit Canada today. Cruise landed by private jet in Toronto and first stopped for a chat with George Stroumboulopoulos on CBC’s The Hour. Immediately following that interview – Cruise was whisked by an entourage of three black SUV’s to [...]
Christmas comes early for the autograph hounds – TOM CRUISE signs a ton of autographs for the fans and collectors
December 8, 2008 by Richard Budman · 1 Comment
(HoundsTV – Toronto) TOM CRUISE touched down in Toronto and did a media blitzkrieg for his new WWII drama, VALKYRIE appearing live in front of three different Canadian television audiences all within about three hours. The autograph hounds were out in full force for this one and Mr. Cruise did not disappoint signing often coming [...]
Tom Cruise VALKYRIE MEDIA BLITZKRIEG about to hit Toronto, Canada – photos, video, and celebrity sightings to come…
December 7, 2008 by Richard Budman · Leave a Comment
Canada to be invaded by Germans today. Actually, it’s Tom Cruise playing a Nazi soldier in Valkyrie and the army of publicists I’m sure that will be escorting Mr. Cruise as they prepare a media blitzkrieg on Canada. Seems Tom is talking to lots of media over the couple of days he is expected in [...]
Chuck Berry’s son explains why his dad is an “asshole” sometimes with fans who request autographs
December 3, 2008 by Richard Budman · 9 Comments
We’ve had a ton of reaction to our HoundsTV video Ep.51 – the interview with AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson and his story about asking guitar legend Chuck Berry for an autograph in 1975. Johnson’s take on the experience and labeling of Berry an “asshole” has spread far and wide to news sites all over the [...]
The politics of the “money shot” – 90210 Diva Shenae Grimes and Jason Priestley NO PHOTOS TOGETHER on the 2008 Gemini Red Carpet
December 1, 2008 by Richard Budman · 1 Comment
(Gemini Awards – Toronto) What happens when you put a little “Beverly Hills” into a Canadian Television awards show? You get drama. When it was first announced that current and former Beverly Hills 90210 actors Shenae Grimes and Jason Priestley were both set to appear at this years Canadian Gemini Awards – any media that [...]
It’s back in the 416 from 90210 for Shenae Grimes with the first photos of her Toronto arrival for the Geminis
November 28, 2008 by Richard Budman · 1 Comment
(Toronto) 90210 lead Shenae Grimes made an eagerly awaited return trip home to Toronto for the
Video Ep51: HoundsTV – AC/DC singer BRIAN Johnson on asking “asshole” CHUCK BERRY for an autograph in 1975
November 23, 2008 by Richard Budman · 4 Comments
video: (Toronto, July-03) Brian Johnson talks about his experience asking legend Chuck Berry for an autograph in 1975. According to Johnson, the encounter with Berry did not go well. Grab the YouTube embed here. AC/DC is top of the news these days with a sold-out world tour and new record BLACK ICE doing big business. [...]
Video Ep3: HoundsTV – DAN AYKROYD interview on autographs and celebrity at ROOTS store celebration in Toronto
November 21, 2008 by Richard Budman · Leave a Comment
When actor, wine entrepreneur and bluesman Dan Aykroyd was at a Roots store celebration with a new CD of music to sign – HoundsTV found some time to chat with Dan on the topic of autographs, the collectibles business, and celebrity obsession. Give the gift of digital music this Christmas. They will appreciate it.
Twilight Robert Pattinson and cast arrive in Toronto for muchmusic appearance and sign autographs at airport
November 17, 2008 by Richard Budman · 2 Comments
(HoundsTV – Toronto) Leave it to the autograph hounds to make sure they caught up with the Twilight cast Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart on their arrival to Toronto, Canada on the never-ending promotional tour for the hot vampire flick that is sure to shatter box office records when it finally opens up this weekend. [...]
George W. Bush is the greatest President ever! (at signing autographs, that is.) – Obama could end up being the worst for the hounds
October 27, 2008 by Richard Budman · 11 Comments
Hounding The Presidents for autographs With U.S. presidential fever in high gear HoundsTV.com decided to investigate the autograph signing practices of the last few U.S. Presidents – and the future one.
Autograph Collector Mary Pickford’s book of famous signatures up for auction – Wells, Edison, Mussolini, Shaw, Earhart, and Eisenhower among the signatures collected
October 27, 2008 by Richard Budman · 4 Comments
Items from silent screen era star Mary Pickford’s estate go up for auction next month. This one item certainly caught our eye – seems Ms. Pickford was an autograph collector and personally kept a book which she collected the autographs of the famous and interesting people the starlet came into contact with. And she certainly [...]
Paul Newman – legendary actor, racecar owner, humanitarian, and one tough autograph passes at 83
September 27, 2008 by Richard Budman · 1 Comment
One of the last few legends left in Hollywood died earlier today at 83. I can certainly remember meeting Paul Newman on a few occasions over the years. While Mr. Newman was very private over the last decade and tough to bump into – the annual IndyCar race in Toronto would bring him to Toronto. [...]



