PHOTOS: Miley Cyrus in rehearsal for co-hosting MMVA’s in Toronto on Queen St.

(June 19, 2010) Miley Cyrus in rehearsal for co-hosting MMVA’s in Toronto. Miley will also perform “Party in the USA” and “Can’t Be Tamed” at the annual awards show on Queen St.

NXNE: Eagles Of Death Metal rock Virgin Mobile Opening night party – Axl Rose not invited

photos courtesy Richard Budman / shot7.com
(HoundsTV – Toronto) The NXNE music and film festival kicked off across Toronto on Wednesday at various opening night venues. HoundsTV decided to take in the Virgin Mobile Opening Night at The Phoenix with the great band Eagles Of Death Metal headlining.
Frontman Jesse Hughes was in top spirits [...]

NEWS: Paul Henderson’s 1972 Summit Winning Goal Jersey from Canada-Russia Series becomes most valuable hockey collectible ever after selling for $1.2 million

It’s now simply known as “The Goal.” It happened in Moscow, Russia on September 28, 1972 when Canada defeated the U.S.S.R. in a highly charged and dramatic hockey series.
The jersey that Paul Henderson wore when scoring that historic goal is currently being auctioned and is set to become the most expensive piece of hockey memorabilia [...]

SALE: 1972 Canada-Russia hockey series – 25th Anniversary Canada Post First Day cover stamps [$20.00]

Back in 1997 Canada Post issued a set of stamps to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the 1972 Summit Series which pitted Canada vs. Russia and involved the very best players in world of hockey. The “Series of the Century” was famously won when Canada’s Paul Henderson scored the winning goal in the final [...]

SOLD: Jacques Villeneuve autographed 26″ x 38″ poster from Gilles Villeneuve museum [$169.00] signed at 1998 Montreal F1 race

It’s good to see Formula 1 racing back again at the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal, Canada. When F1 suddenly departed the famous Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on Montreal Ile Notre-Dame after the 2008 Grand Prix – many thought F1 racing was finished in Canada for good. But it has made a triumphant return for [...]

VIDEO: The Rolling Stones and Exile On Main Street record – a modern day lesson in music retailing, branding, and content exploitation

You have hand it to the Rolling Stones. Besides the enormous output of quality tunes over decades of their existence. The Stones has proven they know how to make a lot of money and exceptionally manage their brand.
It started in the eighties when the Stones hooked up with concert promoter Michael Cohl and forever [...]

SOLD: Paul McCartney autographed original ABBEY ROAD album cover [$1,750] – Signed in Dallas, Texas

I really have enjoyed the times I’ve managed to catch up to, and collect a signature from Sir Paul McCartney. You really can’t get much bigger than a Beatle.
From my very first time hounding McCartney in Toronto in 2002, I have traveled to a few places in the world to see Sir [...]

SOLD: Roberto Alomar autographed 8″ x 10″ photo of ‘92 ALCS home run [$59.00] signed in Toronto while launching Second 2 None

Legendary Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Roberto Alomar was in Toronto recently to accept various honors and launch his new line of clothing and accessories – Roberto Alomar’s Second-2-None.
This June, Alomar will also become one of Canada Sports Hall of Fame’s newest members (but we all know Alomar fans are really waiting for next year [...]

SALE: Dennis Hopper autographed 11″ x 14″ EASY RIDER photograph [$159.00] Signed in Toronto while filming

shot7.com photographer Richard Budman with Dennis Hopper in Toronto (2001)
It’s always sad to see the acting legends fall. Hollywood hasn’t got too many legends left standing, and certainly doesn’t seem to be replacing them. I’m talking about the icons – the acting chameleons that could almost morph into any role.
Dennis Hopper was [...]

NEWS: Paul McCartney adds Toronto (ACC August 8th & 9th) and Montreal (Bell Centre August 12th) to 2010 “Up & Coming” summer tour

photo of Paul McCartney at Radio City Music Hall in 2009 courtesy Richard Budman / shot7.com
Canadians (and some autograph hounds) should be happy to hear the “cute” Beatle – Sir Paul McCartney has just added dates to his North American summer “Up & Coming” tour. Macca will play Toronto’s Air Canada Centre on August 8th [...]