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The politics of the “money shot” - 90210 Diva Shenae Grimes and Jason Priestley NO PHOTOS TOGETHER on the 2008 Gemini Red Carpet

Richard — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:40:49 +0000

(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 cared knew getting them to pose together would be the “money shot” on the night.

Today, the news spreading online is that Ms. Grimes was playing “diva” and refused to be photographed with Priestley on the red carpet.

This one just didn’t make sense to us. Would Shenae really care about posing with Jason? The last thing this girl seems to be is publicity shy. Priestley is even going to be directing her in an upcoming 90210 episode and its generally not considered a very smart thing to be dissing your director BEFORE he actually directs you.

This drama had publicity people working their bullshit written all over it. HoundsTV spoke to a few people on the red carpet at the Geminis and we hear the story went down much more like this:

The entourage around Grimes wanted the Shenae/Jason money shot reserved for a few select photographers in the backstage area (and usually, its the semi-connected, self-important annoying photographers.)

Its no real big secret the “money shot” on the night would be the photo of Jason and Shenae together. If there was any chance of having the U.S. media picking up on a little known Canadian awards show - it would be with these shots - the whole “past and present of 90210″ spin on things.

No, this story was never about any diva-like behaviour. This story was always about celebrity photographer connections, publicity, and Hollywood control.

It’s back in the 416 from 90210 for Shenae Grimes with the first photos of her Toronto arrival for the Geminis

Richard — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 14:53:55 +0000

(Toronto) 90210 lead Shenae Grimes made an eagerly awaited return trip home to Toronto for the Geminis - Canada’s answer for television award celebrations (that curiously no major television networks in Canada can bother to cover.)

But what a difference a few numbers can make for the Toronto born actress. Grimes goes from the 416 to 90210 (and back again) and the numbers of celebrity photographers and autograph collectors goes up to. There were more than a few awaiting Ms. Grimes on her arrival in Toronto (and hats off to our bud TG for pulling a beautiful first shot.)

There certainly is buzz for Grimes return (which is impressive considering her show really is a distant #2 when it comes to quality teen angst dramas on the CW. (We thinks Grimes and her 90210 crew can’t hold a candle to these tv high school queens.)

We’re sure many more photos of Shenae from the Geminis will be online soon as the mainstream media catch up to the pretty lady (including the obligatory shot with fellow 90210 alumni actor Jason Priestley I can already hear the photogs screaming for backstage.)

It will be a media intense few days for Shenae as she enjoys her true hood (one that it looks like she may not be able to experience the same again for a while. But getting into details this revealing of Grimes first day back in Toronto maybe does get a little creepy.

Operatic pop supergroup IL DIVO signs for Christmas #1 hit CD THE PROMISE in Toronto and announce 2009 Canadian tour dates

Brad — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:43:13 +0000

It’s not just rock gods we cover here at HoundsTV. Sometimes there is a bit of “culture” to our autograph collecting. Operatic pop supergroup Il Divo breezed through Toronto on a worldwide tour to promote their new CD, The Promise. They appeared in front of excited fans at Indigo Books & Music on the same day their record reached #1 in many countries. It was a rare opportunity to meet the guys up close.

PopBoxTV.com has got a very limited amount of IL DIVO’s new THE PROMISE CD - personally autographed by Sébastien, Carlos, David, and Urs from the Toronto 2008 signing.

SALE: GIVE IL DIVO THIS CHRISTMAS FROM INDIGO BOOKS & MUSIC

Video Ep51: HoundsTV - AC/DC singer BRIAN Johnson on asking “asshole” CHUCK BERRY for an autograph in 1975

Richard — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:24:57 +0000

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. We hear the group continues to be very cool with fans and sign lots of autographs for collectors.

The last time the group was in Toronto playing to a record size crowd - fans and collectors were swarming the hotel looking for any sightings of the group. Lead singer Brian Johnson thrilled the crowd when he spent time with fans and told the story of Johnson himself asking guitar legend Chuck Berry for an autograph - and the surprise reaction Berry gave the future AC/DC frontman. It obviously still bugs Johnson to this day. But it didn’t stop Brian’s first group Geordie and eventually AC/DC from still making many great Chuck Berry-inspired-chord rock and roll songs.

Think somebody you know might love an autographed AC/DC collectible for Christmas 2008. PopBoxTV.com has got a limited amount right now.

President George W. Bush and Colin Powell fight over SIR PAUL McCartney autographed book

Richard — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 21:58:32 +0000

Times Online just published a very revealing article on Sir Paul McCartney. The Times journalist spent five months traveling with Macca this year and they managed to touch upon a wealth of subjects from Paul’s recent tour of the Holy Land, his new lady love Nancy Shevell, drugs, John Lennon, and yes, autographs (though the bit about Sir Paul signing autographs outside the Church of the Nativity seemed a little odd.) But we loved this diddy Times scribe Mark Edmonds uncovered about McCartney on a trip through Washington:

“Those who really know McCartney say there are those who are overawed by him, those who are intimidated by him, and those who just want a piece of him. When he visited Washington a few years ago, George Bush and Colin Powell were squabbling over a book McCartney had autographed for Powell. Staff were dispatched to obtain a second copy for the president.” - TIMESONLINE

We’ve got a soft spot for autograph stories like that at HoundsTV. We know how special that McCartney autograph can be for the collector. Our most watched episode of HoundsTV continues to be Brad’s famous encounter with the ex-Beatle.

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Video Ep3: HoundsTV - DAN AYKROYD interview on autographs and celebrity at ROOTS store celebration in Toronto

Richard — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:24:27 +0000

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.

Canadian music producer David Foster signs his new HITMAN book in Toronto and dishes some dirt

Brad — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:15:53 +0000

Music super producer David Foster (Celine Dion, Madonna, Streisand) was signing his new book and CD in Toronto. We hear Foster had plenty of interesting things to say about working with the likes of Madonna, Celine, and supergroup Chicago.

PopBoxTV.com has got a very limited amount of 1st edition hardcover HITMAN books - personally signed by DAVID FOSTER. It’s a great read for anybody interested in the music business.

Memories of autographs from Michael Schumacher and Jacques Villeneuve at Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal as F1 boss Ecclestone kills the race

Richard — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 02:25:59 +0000

It is sad indeed to hear that the annual Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix held in Montreal won’t be on the schedule for 2009. The race is now officially dead after last minute negotiating between the Canadian government and Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone fell short. It’s a shame to have such a world-class event that Canadians have been supporting for decades just ripped away over greed and what the government refers to as “unreasonable demands” by Ecclestone.

Besides the bad economic effects that is sure to be felt along Montreal’s Crescent street - it deprives Canadian autograph collectors their only real up-close and personal shot at world class Formula One drivers. HoundsTV can certainly remember many amazing weeks spent during June in Montreal getting the autographs of Jacques Villeneuve, Michael Shumacher, Mika Hakkinen, and many more.

We just have fond memories and autographs left from the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve as the drivers would leave the paddock area and make the trip across the bridge at Île Notre-Dame - all the while signing away for the waiting autograph collectors.

PopBoxTV.com has got a few beautiful pieces of Formula 1 memorabilia signed at the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal.

Twilight Robert Pattinson and cast arrive in Toronto for muchmusic appearance and sign autographs at airport

Richard — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:16:41 +0000

(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. After the recent troubles with in-person appearances of the Twilight Cast - including this near mall riot. The pro autograph collectors decided to greet the cast upon their low-key arrival at Toronto’s Pearson airport where they were happy to scribble a few signatures as they were rushed through the terminal.

AC/DC arrives in Toronto for sold-out Rogers Centre show - has dinner at Morton’s and autographs photos on smoke breaks

Brad — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:26:31 +0000

(Toronto, Nov 6-08) I am starting to realize Canada’s strict no-smoking in public place laws are proving a bonus to autograph collectors. The most famous rock band on earth right now - AC/DC arrived in Toronto today for their first of two sold-out Rogers Centre concerts kicking off Friday. On their night off from rocking, the band decided to have a low-key dinner at Toronto’s most famous steak house - Morton’s. Lead singer Brian Johnson, Angus Young, and Cliff Williams were great about signing autographs for us. They kept coming outside for smoke breaks (can’t smoke inside the restaurant) which provided fantastic signing opportunities. As per usual, drummer Phil Rudd was proving difficult with the autographs - but the rest of the boys signed everything for us.

True class guys and rock legends.

One of many beautiful pieces AC/DC signed for HoundsTV.com was this Fly on the Wall album. We’ve got more available so feel free to contact us.

PopBoxTV has a very cool T-shirt featuring an original “school-boy” sketch and autograph by AC/DC legendary guitarist Angus Young