Canadian Pop singer Lights upsets Kreesha Turner for surprise 2009 Best new artist Juno win

We sensed this upset coming a few weeks back when HoundsTV posted photos and a story on Canadian pop indie darling Lights when she was winning awards during Canadian Music Week.
But on a Juno Awards night where surprises were kept to their usual minimum (and the winner is…. “Nickelback”) – there was shock among a [...]

Dukes of Hazzard star John Schneider makes rare Toronto custom car show appearance

TORONTO (HoundsTV) – Former Dukes of Hazzard star John Schneider appeared over the weekend at the Motion Custom Car Show in Toronto. Mr. Bo Duke himself signed autographs for delighted fans at a “Dukes of Hazzard” booth alongside a bright orange 1969 Dodge Charger – the car immortalized on the show as the General [...]

Garth Drabinsky visits his Yorkville Gallery just days after being found guilty in the long-running Livent theatre fraud case

TORONTO (HoundsTV) Mar 27, 2009 – Just a couple days after the guilty verdict came in on Garth Drabinsky – HoundsTV cameras caught him visiting his art gallery on Yorkville in Toronto. While Drabinsky faces the prospect of spending years in jail and continuing legal battles – he looked relaxed traveling by himself and [...]

The Story of Anvil documentary revives the career of influential Canadian heavy metal band – Michael Moore and Brad Pitt now fans

Thirty five years in-the-making hard rock success story Anvil was honored and performed during Canadian Music Week in Toronto. Steve “Lips” Kudlow, Robb Reiner, and Glenn Five were inducted into the Canadian Indies Hall of Fame.
Anvil was presented the honour on stage at CMW by Bif Naked. Bif spent a few minutes talking about the [...]

NO photos from Britneys Toronto circus shows – Press tells Spears camp to fuck off

The Britney Spears Circus hit Toronto for two (almost) sold-out shows at the Air Canada Centre last week. The Britney show rolled into Toronto on Wednesday and headed straight to the ACC for the first show – making it impossible for the small gaggle of photographers following her to get a clean shot.
Now, you [...]

Sightings of Britney Spears in Toronto? Goodluck it will be very tough to spot her when not on the CIRCUS stage

Britney-mania has officially hit the city of Toronto as Britney Spears CIRCUS tour played to mixed reviews last night at the ACC. It was Spears first time back in the city in over five years.
We’re not sure Spears will actually get to see much of the city anyway. As for autograph stories [...]

Nicole Scherzinger and Pussycat dolls sign autographs at Muchmusic – in Toronto with Britney Spears CIRCUS tour at ACC

Nicole Scherzinger led her Pussycat Dolls in a live appearance at Muchmusic in Toronto. The ladies performed, answered questions from the audience, and greeted fans and signed autographs. The Pussycat Dolls are currently on tour with the Britney Spear’s CIRCUS which rolls into Toronto’s ACC for two shows this week.

REPORTING FOR MEDIA OR [...]

UFC champion Rashad Evans in Toronto for Death Warrior movie – to be fighting on set with Georges St. Pierre and Rampage Jackson

TORONTO (HoundsTV) Mar 16, 2009 – UFC light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans finished a day of filming on Death Warrior – a story on mixed martial arts champions who are forced to fight to the death. The movie is currently being shot in Toronto and features the appearances of some of UFC’s biggest names [...]

CNN anchor John Roberts honored with CMW broadcast Hall of Fame award – brings along new lady love – CNN anchor Kyra Phillips

TORONTO (HoundsTV) Mar 13, 2009 – Former CITY-TV personality John “JD” Roberts was back in Toronto this week being recognized for his work at a Canadian Music Week gala that inducted him into the broadcast Hall of Fame. John took a short break away from his CNN hosting duties in New York.
But [...]

Katy Perry and Our Lady Peace rock CHUM FANFEST 2009 at MTV studios for Canadian Music Week

The place to be on a very busy night of CMW events in Toronto – was the CHUM Radio Fanfest at MTV’s home in Canada, the Masonic Temple. An intimate fan gathering crowded the stage area for a night of short sets by some pretty hot artists right now. While it was the [...]

Gene Simmons vs. Bob Lefsetz – A feud breaks out between keynote talks at CMW 2009 in Toronto

TORONTO (HoundsTV) Mar 12, 2009 – Canadian Music Week (CMW) officially kicked off in Toronto today with the keynote speeches given by KISS frontman Gene Simmons and influential online music writer Bob Lefsetz.
Both Lefsetz and Simmons were at Toronto’s Royal York Hotel to give talks to overflowing conference rooms of music industry delegates, fans, and [...]

Gene Simmons thinks Chris Brown should go to jail for Rihanna assault – CMW 2009 Keynote

TORONTO (HoundsTV) Mar 12, 2009 – Canadian Music Week keynote speaker Gene Simmons addressed an overflowing audience of fans, music industry delegates, and media. Simmons first said everything he is going to say is off the top of his head – he does not prepare keynotes in advance. The wide-ranging talk touched upon a [...]

L.A. Ink celebrity tattoo artist KAT VON D has everybody showing off their Tats at Indigo Books in Toronto

photos courtesy shot7.com
TORONTO (HoundsTV) Mar 11, 2009 – Star of the hit reality show L.A. INK – Kat Von D made a very well attended appearance in Toronto at Indigo Books. Kat is currently making the rounds with her new book HIGH VOLTAGE TATTOO
While tunes by Motley Crue, Guns N’ Roses, and Bon Jovi [...]

Get you Twilight poster ready for signing – DAKOTA FANNING has been added to cast

Dakota Fanning has officially joined the cast of the monster hit Twilight. Fanning will join already series stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson in Vancouver for the New Moon sequel. Dakota will play Jane in the film, a member of the evil Volturi coven of vampires.

The ladies crash the stage and help BRYAN ADAMS “get down tonight” with encore at 2009 Toronto Charity Gala

TORONTO (HoundsTV) Mar 7, 2009 – Sometimes the best concerts are the ones you don’t really hear about (the stuff that Pollstar doesn’t list)
That was true at this years Canadian Grocery Gala at Toronto’s Metro Convention Centre when Bryan Adams warmed up for his coming week long tour across Ontario by performing to [...]

Hilary Duff on Muchmusic MOD answering questions her boyfriend does not want to hear answers too – Is an Ottawa visit next?

TORONTO (HoundsTV) Mar 6, 2009 – Hilary Duff’s whirlwind tour of Toronto continued on Friday with a stop at Muchmusic television. After visiting two local area high schools (and a quick clothes change) Duff appeared live in MOD’s Queen St. studio.
While her stop in Toronto today was mainly concerned with the Blessings in a [...]

Back to School with HILARY DUFF in Toronto for backpacks and nutritious food – just no autographs

TORONTO (HoundsTV) Mar 6, 2009 – American singer, actress and all around celebrity queen Hilary Duff made appearances all over Toronto today to support her Blessings in a Backpack program – a special school program to ensure kids go home eating the right foods.
After appearing for students and media at Contact Alternative school in [...]

The hounds on Washingtons Capitol hill continue to circle President Obama for his autograph – Could a signed speech program really be worth $5,000?

We can’t deny a certain glee around HoundsTV when we hear the stories of congressman, lawmakers, and Washington’s elite up on Capitol Hill clamoring to get President Obama to autograph anything at any chance they get. We’ve noticed for a while how very in-demand the current Presidents autograph is. The media didn’t wait long [...]