St. John's Confidential File

HELLO AMERICA!—I have been receiving so many queries concerning our Pre-Broadway play with music “I Feel Sin Comin’ On” from tons of young people who live in big and small towns and cities from all over our country; it’s quite gratifying to know that so many young people in the arts. It’s true that our nation is in quite...

HELLO AMERICA!—When hearing that young Donald Glover, an actor, writer and director who has proven to so many in the entertainment industry he has so much to offer in every creative direction, I was anticipating to view something quite extraordinary in his “Atlanta” TV series. However, I sat watching two episodes in utter horror at the blatant ignorance, stupidity,...

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!—For me, there is nothing more exciting than discovering new and gifted people who are ready to take on the challenge of finding a place for themselves on a marquee. When meeting and watching him master his position on Dominican’s highly rated basketball team, there was something definitely special and magical that captured the eye of everyone there...

HELLO AMERICA!—For two years, many of my followers of this column are well aware that I’ve been quite honest concerning my health and the woes experienced by the entertainment industry. Possibly, because I’ve been around since the 1950s, I am not fearful of the reaction of relating true experiences I’ve had or that I am currently having. Since spending...

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,...