Jake’s Take visits American Idol and his exclusive finalist interviews

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com American Idol has been a fixture in my life since I was in middle school! I have fond memories of watching the FOX singing competition turn ordinary people into household names.  I will always remember where … [Continue reading]

On the Rise: Singer-songwriter Lanita Smith

Lanita Smith rising star

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com While countless people are throwing away their broken March Madness brackets, Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Lanita Smith scores one slam dunk after another.  Lanita’s 2016 started off on a high note when … [Continue reading]

When the Dark One meets the God of the Underworld

Hades Once Upon A Time

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com What happens when Once Upon A Time’s resident Dark One meets the Lord of the Underworld? Tonight, we got the answer to that question as Mr. Gold met Hades! What deal did Storybrooke’s resident antagonist … [Continue reading]

Local designers close out KCFW Fall-Winter 2016 Showcase

Kansas City Fashion Week Fall-Winter concludes

  By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Six of the Kansas City’s best designers came together to conclude the 2016 Kansas City Fashion Week (KCFW)’s Fall-Winter Showcase. While the six designers and their hair and make-up crews made final … [Continue reading]

New Music Releases: Week of March 18, 2016

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to the latest edition of the New Music Releases! We got an incredible line-up of great music to get to this week.     This is What the Truth Feels Like by Gwen Stefani It … [Continue reading]

KC Fashion Week kicks off Fall/Winter Showcase with Charity Night & Mayor’s Night

Kansas City Fashion Week 2016

  By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Before I get to recapping Kansas City Fashion Week (KCFW)’s first night at Union Station, Jake’s Take wants to congratulate Kansas City Fashion Week, LLC on its fifth anniversary.  Thank you to Teisha … [Continue reading]

“The Voice: Season 10” Blinds end & the Battles begin!

Adam Levine The Voice

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com This is it, Voice fans! Tonight, The Voice: Season Ten Blind Auditions came to a close, and the highly anticipated Battle Rounds began. Before we get to the final Blinds of the night, here is where the … [Continue reading]

The Five Question Challenge with Frankie Moreno

Frankie Moreno returns to Las Vegas

  By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is an honor to welcome Frankie Moreno to Jake’s Take. Ever since he made his debut on the popular CBS talent competition Star Search, Frankie Moreno has captivated audiences across the country … [Continue reading]

The Top Eight sing “The American Idol Songbook”

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Riddle me this, readers! What do “Eleanor Rigby,” “(PYT) Pretty Young Thing,” “A Broken Wing,” “You Are So Beautiful,” “Stand By Me,” “I Have Nothing,” “Come Together” & “Let It Be” have in common? The … [Continue reading]

A Conversation with Rayvon Owen

Rayvon Owen talks American Idol

  By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com As American Idol, the long-running FOX singing competition heads into the sunset; many artists have returned to the show that helped launch their careers to participate in its final season. Between … [Continue reading]

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