St. John's Confidential File

HELLO AMERICA!—Actor Russell Robertson affectionately referred to as Russ Rob by his friends is an extraordinary young actor who walks gently, but powerfully when it comes to making his dreams come true. MSJ: What did you expectHollywoodto be like when you first arrived in town? RR: I guess as I look back I expected to find more of a career “road...

HELLO AMERICA!—It doesn't matter how much money “Straight Outta Compton” is pulling, it still paints a dismal, depressing picture of thousands of hard working, struggling people who are desperate to lead decent, fulfilling lives. The herd of low life rappers occupying a few of the streets in the Compton area , throwing the "n" word amongst each other as if...

HELLO AMERICA!—This past weekend at the Los Angeles Convention Center sparkled with those who have a passion for television and film production. This realization became even more evident with the kind of first night "reception" organized by the U.S.-China Film & TV Expo organization, which was also supported by Variety. It was very clear that the entertainment industry is...

HELLO AMERICA!—While actor Kirk Kelley-Kahn, the grandson of late actress Juanita Moore was visiting other family members in Texas, his beloved grandmother suffered a heart attack at her home in Hollywood. They were both excited about appearing together in a new play “I Feel Sin Comin’ On.” When he heard the news of her passing, he was devastated. “It was...

HELLO AMERICA!—It is so rare as well as exciting when you meet young creative film makers who are able to ignore the glitz and look at the industry weather it is film or television in a very realistic way. Christopher Paul Robinson happens to be one of those new faces who will no doubt have a long life as...

HELLO AMERICA!—Since so many people around the nation realized how long I have been on the Hollywood Entertainment in one area or another, I have been receiving tons of queries about their favorite actors and films which made a difference in the way they thought about themselves, the country and what they ultimately wanted to achieve as their life’s...

HELLO AMERICA!—Without a doubt, George Clooney is one of the stars who adds so much to the Hollywood many of us grew up applauding and genuinely loved and supported. Many of the actor’s fans didn’t realize that Clooney did not start out with his eye on motion pictures. He grew up in Lexington, Kentucky, his dad Nick Clooney was a well-known television personality and newsman in...

HELLO AMERICA!—One of the nicest, talented actors in Hollywood after being away from the industry for several years has announced that he is returning to one of his passions which of course is ACTING before the camera.  His name is Leon Isaac Kennedy!  He built up quite a following when starring in such films as "Penitentiary 1 &2" and numerous television...

HELLO AMERICA!—I recently watched a brilliantly produced and directed film, one based on one of the most famous film stars in the world, Marilyn Monroe!  Because I knew her, I was quite moved by the production. It is titled “My Week With Marilyn,” starring a marvelous actress, Michelle Williams and Kenneth Branagh with an extraordinary support cast that includes: Eddie Redmayne, Judi...

HELLO AMERICA!—While so many music and acting greats of the 70s are have quietly retired or subtlety looking around for the perfect nest to spend their declining years in the entertainment business, still beautiful and gifted singer-actress and former TV host Freda Payne is busy planning her performing dates around the world. "I was born to perform on a stage,...