Throwback Thursday: The 15 Gems from Reality TV

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Earlier this year, I released one of the highest viewed articles of 2014: Jake’s Take: The 15 Greatest Reality TV Performances of All-Time! I received numerous comments on my blog and social media stating that I missed several crucial performances. That is why I dug deep into the vaults of American […]

Ella Henderson visits “The Voice” as the Insta-Save returns

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last night, The Voice: Season Seven Top 12 took the stage! Some artists such as Craig Wayne Boyd and DaNica Shirey rose to the occasion, while others such as Luke Wade and Chris Jamison failed to deliver. Now with a trip to the Top 10 at stake, three artists sang for […]

New Music Releases: Week of November 17, 2014

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to another exciting edition of New Music Releases! Let’s get this party started!   Four by One Direction It seems like if you mention either One Direction or any of the band members’ names (ex: Harry or Niall), you will get screams from as many pre-teens and teenagers as possible. […]

Team(s) Blake & Pharrell dominate “The Voice: Season Seven” Top 12

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Is it just me or will The Voice’s seventh season go down as the show’s worst season? Do not get me wrong! I like the chemistry of Adam-Blake-Gwen-Pharrell, but everyone except for Blake has made horrible decisions on who would represent their teams in the Live Rounds. While there are several […]

All hell breaks loose on “OUAT”

Ingrid the Snow Queen is ready to put Storybrooke on ice! She arrived in town as the owner of the ice cream shop. However, little did her customers know that she wanted to destroy the town! Her plans accelerated when her niece, Princess Elsa, arrived in Storybrooke. After she tried (and failed) to turn the […]

A Conversation with Emil & Dariel

  By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Earlier this year, America saw the future of classical crossover music! Young virtuosos (and brothers) Emil & Dariel shocked the America’s Got Talent (AGT) audience when they performed an impeccable cover of Jimi Hendrix’s classic “Purple Haze.” After receiving four “Yeses” from the judges, the brothers headed to Radio City […]

A Conversation with Jamie Alderton WBFF Pro

The WBFF (World Beauty Fashion and Fitness Federation) is an organization that attracts elite athletes worldwide. Muscle Model Jamie Alderton is one of the many athletes that is part of the WBFF’s ever-growing ranks! Since winning his Pro Card in 2012, supplement company Grenade sponsored his endeavors, which helped him grow as a fitness entrepreneur. […]

The Voice: Season Seven Top 12 are revealed!

  By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Over the past two nights, The Voice: Season Seven Top 20 duked it out in hopes of advancing to the Top 12! While America chose two artists to represent their coach, Adam, Blake, Gwen and Pharrell will decide which artist(s) get the final coveted spot on their teams. Who moved […]

Team Gwen & Team Pharrell command “The Voice” Live Playoffs

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Move over Team(s) Adam and Blake! Tonight, it was Team Gwen and Team Pharrell’s time to shine! Who impressed you tonight? Which artists are in danger of going home tomorrow? Read on to find out… Before the artists took the stage, Pharrell took the stage and transported the audience to a […]

The Five Question Challenge with Paul McDonald

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Jake’s Take is proud to welcome Paul McDonald! For 10 years, Paul toured and played original music around the country with his bands, Hightide Blues and the Grand Magnolias. Looking for his big break, Paul auditioned for the tenth season of American Idol and impressed judges Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and […]

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