St. John's Confidential File

HELLO AMERICA!—Action star Wesley Snipes has proven that even though he was slapped with a three year prison term for tax evasion, it did not negatively affect his career as one of the most popular film actors in the industry. He acknowledged that since his release, he has even more offers from producers worldwide to star in their films.  "The...

HELLO AMERICA!—Through the years there have been so many stories about Desi Arnaz Jr. and sister Lucy claiming their untimely demise, it has almost become a joke.  When I spoke with my old friend of many years, he quickly let me know that he was still in there kicking.  "I'm fine and trying to make each day better not only...

HELLO AMERICA!—Upon hearing about my friend Nichelle Nichols' mild stroke, I quickly contacted her manager Gilbert Bell. He informed me that the news was correct; Nichelle was in the hospital receiving emergency help. He further assured me that her illness was not critical and she would be back on her feet without question. Since I had known Nichelle since my years...

HELLO AMERICA!—During his early years as news anchor at the NBC Burbank station during the 1970s, the world viewed a different Tom Brokaw. Those who worked with him or assigned to staff the main news hour claim that he was considered the new “golden boy” of that news hour and he knew it. One informant offered: “Tom knew he...

HELLO AMERICA!—One could not ask for a better opening for the summer’s Hollywood entertainment season than that of "Lost Girl" starring the beautiful, talented Wanda Ray Willis  who explodes on stage as one of the most beautiful, mysterious and talented ladies of our business, Dorothy Dandridge. As a one woman show, Willis captures the subtle shadings of Dandridge which has never...

HELLO AMERICA!—As a producer and one who recently helmed a major public Saban Theatre reading of the play "I Feel Sin Comin' On based on Michael St. John's controversial book "Hollywood Through The Back Door,"  the announcement of a  reproduced version of the Alex Haley's "Roots" seemed to be perfect timing. So much so, I begged my friend, Michael St. John to allow me, Michael Plaster to...

HELLO AMERICA!—Get ready for yet another group of crazy, funny, wonderful people who will make you think, laugh and sometimes throw-up. The group of madness is created by actor, dancer and cartoonist Correy Harris. His dry humor is about to be launched this fall in a magazine dealing with the fascinating world of animals and those who love them. When...

HELLO AMERICA!—Having met, worked and known so many people, young and old who make their home in this so-called "magic" place called Hollywood, it is so gratifying to know someone who has created a certain balance in her life, she can easily live and accept the realities of it all.  Jacquie Shane who is dynamic, talented singer who knows...

HELLO AMERICA!—Millions of young people will experience a thrill of a lifetime when viewing the world premiere of “Where Land Meets the Sea." The global journey for "Shorebreak" has finally come to a climax and is set for its World Premiere debut at the end of the month! The World premiere of "Shorebreak" will take place in California on...

HELLO AMERICA!—Gregory Abbot who is known for hits such as “Shake You Down” and “Not The Hey Girl I’m Watchin’ You” deserves recognition and tremendous respect. I first met the singer and composer when I was Editor in Chief at Players International Publishing in Los Angeles. He was fresh out of Berkeley and Stanford, ready to conquer the world....