St. John's Confidential File

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!—If you believed that “Love Story” would end the collaboration of Ali MacGraw and Ryan O’Neal you would be terribly shortsighted.  The first supported indication of that was their remarkable and moving appearance in “Love Letters” on Broadway in 2014. Producer Michael Plaster caught their magical appearance as quite loving and memorable. “The audience gave them a standing ovation,...

HELLO AMERICA!—Recently, when I was invited to Las Vegas to meet and speak with numerous authors and writers, it caught me off guard because I would not be able to take a flight into Nevada. The only way I could make the appointment was to take a bus to Las Vegas because there were no trains to Vegas anymore. Well, I...

HELLO AMERICA!—Everyday thousands of young creative  hopefuls and future filmmakers are arriving in Hollywood to make their way in an industry which is one of the most difficult journeys one can pursue. Recently, I was introduced to Romane Simon who hails from Haiti.  He didn’t waste any time writing scripts and setting up his cameras in making his mark as...

HELLO AMERICA!—The motion picture industry as well the Cable networks are seriously looking for different but challenging stories to produce for the world to see. Of course thousands of young, hungry writers who are laboring in some of the most noted colleges and universities are trying to show what they can do. Daniel Berghoff, a writer, producer is out of...

HELLO AMERICA!—Without a doubt, publisher/designer Salvatore Scorza is a proven graphic designer icon in the world of entertainment. His creative works have been featured in national consumer trade magazines and specialized entertainment publications for over 25 years. He clearly expresses his passion for an industry that has allowed him to explore many facets of the art world. “One has to...

HELLO AMERICA!—It is always gratifying to catch up with old friends especially in Hollywood and actress Judy Pace is one of those.  Even though I first attended U.S.C., I also realized what a top notch school for the theatre Los Angeles City College was and quickly registered in a few classes.  That's when I met Judy who was absolutely...

HELLO AMERICA!—Ever since the 1960s, Patti LaBelle has been a steady creative force in millions of homes not only in America but around the globe. Her unique way of expressing her story with her songs has garnered a permanent place in popular music history. Where others have made a tremendous splash their respective hits and later faded away, unable to...

HELLO AMERICA!—Through the years I’ve interviewed dozens of young actors. Most were living in fantasyland somewhere, believing all they needed was just one film or show and they would be on their way to “stardom.” Jennifer Goebel is definitely not one of these dreamers. She is simply an actress, but a realist! MSJ: What drives you most in being an...

HELLO AMERICA!—When speaking with artist Dr. Ronald Scott McDowell, one cannot but be impressed with his obvious, even religious dedication to life and all of its intriguing and mysterious forms. His commissioned art adds life and energy to public spaces. Birmingham stakeholders commissioned him to sculpt a statue honoring the beloved Nina Miglionico. Also in a Birmingham city park,...