St. John's Confidential File

HELLO AMERICA!—It’s always a fantastic, overwhelming experience when watching one of our iconic entertainers, whether it be in film or theatre, rock an audience with a level of dramatic excellence not expected. Film actor, radio headliner Leon Isacc Kennedy does exactly that; escalating his public image to the level as another Cagney or Bogart. The potential is riveting! His electrifying...

HELLO AMERICA!—Her beginning effort can easily be seen as a basis for a film story in itself. Wanda from the island of Bermuda, quickly informs one that she was exposed to the arts at a very early age performing in church, concerts, live bands as well as competing in various competitions. “It was quite a learning advantage as well when...

HELLO AMERICA!—If you are addicted to “reality shows,” nearly daily we are fed with drama which pacifies this hunger for this need. The happenings in Washington make darn sure of that. The main characters: Donald Trump (President), First Lady, Melania, Robert Mueller, the investigative force checking on Russian involvement with the U.S. elections results, Speaker of the House, Paul...

HELLO AMERICA!—Growing up in a small town outside of Philly, life was nothing like the Hollywood, I eventually invaded as a young boy who was set on nothing but winning, no matter what it took. When reminded by students who read my book how it all began, they stress the many achievements I’ve had and I quickly reveal some of...

HELLO AMERICA!—I recently viewed a film that was so insulting and demeaning I refuse to mention the title.  The location of the story-line took place near Harvard. It painted a picture of so-called Black life filled with raw, common, ignorant Blacks with nothing decent to offer on any level of respect within human society. It was the kind of...

HELLO AMERICA!—My friend actor-writer, Chris Robinson called this week to inform me that he had just returned home to his ranch in Arizona from the hospital. It seems that he was attacked by a rooster which turned out being a complete battle of survival. The more he attempted to fight back, the more determined the attacking rooster became, refusing...

HELLO AMERICA!—No matter where you go in the world, when it is known that you’re from the U.S., the first question one gets is, “You live in Hollywood? When introduced to model, actor Alex Shaye, it was the same thing. Even though he has been making quite a name for himself as a global model, he had tremendous aspirations...

HELLO AMERICA!—Usually, I have had a lukewarm reaction to the Grammy Awards show each year, but this time in 2018, I’m so happy to acknowledge that the music show was brilliantly produced and created. The host of the show James Corden was perfect for this type of TV fare, as he is on his own weekly talk show. However,...

HELLO AMERICA!—One of Hollywood’s most prolific artists is proving that one should not be satisfied with just one aspect of success.  It’s important to constantly challenge one’s self, doing so, strengthens the creative gift which would simply lie dormant if not challenged. Salvador Scorza has been the leading creative force behind such lauded publications as Grammy Book, American Music...

HELLO AMERICA!—When I first appeared on a Baltimore TV show called “In the Know,” hosted by Oprah Winfrey in the late 1970s, I was warned by my New York editors that I should be very careful because Oprah had a reputation of ripping certain guests apart. It was during that time I published a national entertainment publication “PLAYERS” and...