St. John's Confidential File

HELLO AMERICA!—I was one of those who was totally overwhelmed by Lady Gaga performing her Academy Award nominated song, "Til It Happens to You" at the Oscar ceremony. The dynamic thrust of the lyrics became even more riveting when she was joined onstage by a group of survivors of sexual assault. The song co-written by her friend Diane Warren...

HELLO AMERICA!—It seems that Washington and its closeted politicians are about to feel the heat again! Two very ambitious "Sundance" filmmakers Robert Hashberry and Glenn Pellings have produced the film “The Senate Mob” about the secret plan to destroy Barack Obama. The ominous deed by several powerful leaders of the Republican party was put into play by those who...

HELLO AMERICA!—As I sit back remembering some of the fantastic gifted actors and singers I've been fortunate enough to meet, performed with as well as interview during my very long career, I must admit that Beyoncé is one of those at the very top of the list. She quickly lets you know that she was originally from Houston, TX and...

HELLO AMERICA!—In making the Pre-Super Bowl celebration even bigger and exciting, the idea of gathering former band mates of the Joe Cocker band was something musical director, Jeff Levine accomplished with astonishing success. Former band mate singer Cydney Davis brought down the Fame Night Club in San Francisco. Making it even more eventful the musical celebration raised money for charity...

HELLO AMERICA!—I have had so many of my readers around the world ask my feelings concerning diversity in Hollywood. I decided not to jump irrationally or explode verbally about a situation in our industry generally before giving it much thought. After doing so and remembering how the struggle has been for my journey since arriving in Hollywood in 1951. Even...

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,...

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...

HOLLYWOOD—Upon first hearing about Mr. Liuzzi and his array of theatrical and cinema talents, I was surprised and fascinated on certain truths. Finding myself questioning the resume, I was reviewing and the young man that was shaking my hand. Mr. Liuzzi and I found even being from completely different aspects of life and chaos; we had so much in...

HELLO AMERICA!—Jane Clements had a dream, first as a child, then a life-long dream that she would travel the world with a special power that was unquestionable and would help a lot of people. She has been doing exactly that since 2009, volunteering as filmmaker for the FireBurnDoctor team who are trained in an advanced Science and Technology that...

HELLO AMERICA!—America, even the world looks for new and exciting blood to keep things boiling in the entertainment industry. I remember meeting men like Mike Frankovich, Jack Warner, Louis B. Mayer, Richard Zanuck, Jr (my former boss), Arthur Freed (arranged for me to meet musicians Andre Previn & David Raksin-Laura) who were all obvious winners. Mr. Mayer made it very...