“American Idol XIII”: Auditions Redux

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com If the previous weeks on Idol have shown, anyone (early frontrunner or not) could go home! After saying goodbye to Majesty Rose last week, it was up to Malaya Watson, Jena Irene and Jessica Meuse from stopping this losing streak. Were they able to prove themselves worthy to keep the Idol […]

“The Voice: Season Six” produces explosive second round of Battles

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last night, the Battles, Round Two made its debut on The Voice! Several fan-favorites rose to occasion (Audra, T.J., and Delvin), while others (Cierra and Josh) found themselves eliminated from the competition. Before we get to tonight’s battles, here is where our teams stand: Team Adam: Christina Grimmie & Delvin Choice […]

Catching Up with Kent Speakman

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Jake’s Take is proud to present an exclusive interview with one of Hollywood’s super entrepreneurs: Kent Speakman. The last time he came onto the blog, Kent revealed that he is working on Fameus, a social media network that will change the entertainment industry, which will be launching very soon! In this […]

Chris Martin prepares “The Voice: Season Six” artists for the Second Battle Rounds

  By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Out of the 48 artists that were successful with their Blind Auditions, only 32 artists remain! The Battle Rounds returned with a vengeance. What makes this segment different is that the artists must collaborate with their partner to pick out their song. Once they have done that, they will work […]

It’s Rumple on the Run on this week’s “OUAT”

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com When viewers last saw the villainous imp, he sacrificed his life to save Belle, Neal and his grandson from his treacherous father: Peter Pan. However, fans received a huge shock when they found out Zelena (the Wicked Witch of the West) was keeping a revitalized (and slightly crazed) Gold and his […]

The Five Question Challenge with Anthony Rankin

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com When I first heard Anthony Rankin’s “Phoenix in Vegas,” I knew that I wanted him to take my Five Question Challenge. I love the northeastern turned Nashville resident’s pop rock sound and impressive vocals.  He is a true master of pop music as he studied the works of Michael Jackson, Maroon […]

Sinbad, Six & Henderson score at the 2014 Variety Show

  By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com When I walked into the Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland last night, hundreds were already registered and mingling in the lobby. While they were socializing, several donors went to the Mystery Box table and with either a $50 or $100 payment; guests received something extra for lending their support […]

Jake’s Take On…. The 2014 Variety Show

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com This Friday evening, hundreds will be heading to the Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland for the 2014 Variety Show. Every year, the Variety Show benefits Variety, the Children’s Charity of Greater Kansas City.  The charity’s mission is to help make the dreams of Kansas City children become a reality.  For […]

New Music Releases: Week of March 24, 2014 (The Albums Edition)

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to the Albums edition of New Music Releases! This week, I dove into a brand new album from one of my favorite Voice coaches, a posthumous album from a music icon and new material from three acts that you need to keep an eye on during the remainder of 2014. […]

The Voice Season Six Battle Rounds ends with a Steal

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com This is it! The first round of the Battle Rounds concluded tonight! Who won their battles? Who was the lucky artist that received Usher’s final steal? Read on to find out…. Of all the battles that occurred during this season, Adam’s second to last battle was the weakest. The Maroon 5 […]

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