The Five Question Challenge with Def Manic

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Rapper Def Manic is the latest rapper to tackle The Five Question Challenge. The Belgrade, Serbia native is taking Hip-Hop and experimental music to another level of excellence.  In addition to fusing old school and new school Hip-Hop with Soul, Rock and Jazz music, Def Manic has opened for B.o.B, Scribe […]

The Season Six Battle Rounds continue on “The Voice”

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The competition is heating up on the Voice’s sixth season! Before we get to tonight’s battles…. here is where our teams stand: Team Adam: Kat Perkins, Delvin Choice, Jake Barker (Stolen) & Brittnee Camelle (Stolen) Team Usher: T.J. Wilkins, Stevie Jo, Morgan Wallen & Melissa Jimenez Team Shakira: Dani Moz, Clarissa […]

Rapunzel makes her “OUAT” debut while Wicked schemes

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The Wicked Witch of the West has invaded Storybrooke! Zelena recently dropped a huge bombshell…she is Regina’s half-sister! In addition, she claimed that two of the series’ greatest evils: Cora (her mother) and Rumpelstiltskin abandoned her.  In addition, she is also responsible for taking away the Storybrooke residents’ memories. However, she […]

A Conversation with Brian Raider

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com What would happen if you accidentally found yourself on a film set? Brian Raider turned that accident into an opportunity, when he traded in his financial career at Wells Fargo and JP Morgan for various production jobs. Some projects included stints on the production teams of Judge Joe Brown, Judge Judy, […]

A Night at the Theatre: The Frowning Vajayjays of Shady Pines

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Recently, One of my favorite playwrights debuted a new play in Kansas City. Vicki Vodrey’s The Frowning Vajayjays of Shady Pines focuses on a trio of elderly Southern Belles, who live in Shady Pines Retirement Home. However, their lives are turned upside down when Bertie (Sherri Roulette-Mosley) moves into their quad…despite […]

The Five Question Challenge with Nick Stefanacci

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Nick Stefanacci is set out to bring pop fusion to another level of excellence. For the past 10 years, Nick and his own jazz group traveled across the country to play in venues in New York City, Hawaii, Miami and Atlantic City.  In addition, he had the opportunity to perform with […]

“The Voice: Season Six” Battle Rounds turns up the heat

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last night, The Voice began its sixth edition of the Battle Rounds. Before we get to the fun…here is where the teams stand: Team Adam: Kat Perkins & Jake Barker (Stolen) Team Blake: Jake Worthington, Sisaundra Lewis & Biff Gore (Stolen) Team Shakira: Dani Moz & Patrick Thomson (Stolen) Team Usher: […]

New Music Releases: Week of March 17, 2014

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The week of March 17, 2014 is the busiest week for new music…so far this year! Some of my favorite artists dropped exciting new albums and amazing singles that should be included in your music library. Sex & Love by Enrique Iglesias When it comes to listening to the Latin Heartthrob’s […]

The Battle Rounds begin on “The Voice: Season Six”

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com I love the Battle Rounds! It separates the contenders from the pretenders and they always present amazing results! Tonight, the Battle Rounds began as the coaches brought in superstar help in the forms of Aloe Blacc, Jill Scott, the Band Perry and Miranda Lambert to mentor their teams. Who rose to […]

Evil confronts Wicked on “OUAT”

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last week, Once Upon A Time returned from its winter hiatus with several surprising twists. Hook was able to revive Emma’s memories and succeeded in convincing the Savior and Henry to return to Storybrooke.  Once, she reunited with her parents…Emma discovered that her parents were expecting and that they did not […]

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