St. John's Confidential File

HELLO AMERICA!—If you are one who has the responsibility of addressing or speaking to businesses, organizations or just individuals, it might serve you well to get guidance and technique advice from someone with expertise in the field such as Rosalyn Kahn. She is an internationally recognized expert in the field who is an author (Random Acts of Kindness are Changing...

HELLO AMERICA!—During my last appearance in San Francisco, I received numerous questions about the beloved Pointer Sisters. People wanted to know anything and everything about them and would they be recording any new songs or records. It was good to know there are so many people who are loyal to some of our greatest or very special talents of yesterday....

HELLO AMERICA!—Happily our country is changing for the better, especially when we have determined, gifted artists such as Robert LaCome aka Bobby Bell who is a celebrity clown. He's performed all over delighting audiences wherever he lands. He's Latino who also knows what it means to be accepted as well as respected. MSJ: Many of us grow up watching the...

HELLO AMERICA!—One of my favorite bodyguards of the stars is Keith Graham. After talking with him I found that he is a star in his own right. I believe you will agree with me. MSJ: What are some of the major challenges confronting someone with this kind of responsibility having to do with the entertainment industry? KG: Most challenges come with...

HELLO AMERICA!—We have got to face and understand the effect Hollywood has on millions of people all over the world. When they first view those magic moving images in a theater or on a home screen, something happens and suddenly there is an intense desire to see more. On the magic screen, their dreams come true, the impossible becomes...

HELLO AMERICA!—Hearing about the sudden illness of Harry Belafonte was very disturbing as well as surprising. He was scheduled to be honored in person at the Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation's Restore Brooklyn Annual Benefit Gala in New York City. I spoke with the folk singer several months ago and he seemed just as sassy and determined as ever when discussing...

HELLO AMERICA!—It was a dance of the macabre. A troupe of actors trapped in a beautiful, yet dark, beaten civilization. I emerged from its womb as the moon hid behind threatening cumulus cloud, spitting its deadly semen on everything that lay beneath it. The music it produced conjured up rhythms which challenged the very existence of all who dared...

HELLO AMERICA!—When one is fortunate to meet an artist who takes you on a magic journey of music and ideas, you're transfixed in a space of no return. My exchange with singer actress, composer Cydney Wayne Davis definitely rocked my moving ship! MSJ: Cydney before actually coming to Hollywood, what was your impression of the place and how did you...

HELLO AMERICA!—Recently, motion picture fans have been paying tribute to actor and my friend James Dean. In my book "Hollywood Through The Back Door.” I relate an experience with Jimmy, which revealed another side of him. Yes, he was unpredictable, but always caring and extremely sensitive to the feelings of others. We had some rather wild and scary times together. It...

HELLO AMERICA!—For years millions of people, especially those in the entertainment industry have been mourning the absence of Luther Vandross, Michael Jackson and Barry White and so many others. Fortunately, there always seems to be someone or even others to come along to gender the same kind of magic or excitement that the world hungers for and when listening...