Katy Perry “Roars” into the Sprint Center

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com One of today’s biggest pop princesses, Katy Perry, is in the midst of her third world tour: The Prismatic World Tour. After conquering the United Kingdom, Canada and most of the continental United States, … [Continue reading]

New Music Releases: Week of August 18, 2014

Smokey Robinson Smokey and Friends

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com I am so excited to welcome everyone to the latest edition of New Music Releases! We have a lot to get too…so let’s get this party started!   Smokey & Friends by Smokey Robinson The … [Continue reading]

Jesse Kinch dominates “Rising Star” Final Six

Jesse Kinch Rising Star Billie Jean

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com When Jesse Kinch first sang “I Put A Spell On You” during his first audition, he became the artist that redeemed this show! His old school vocals gave everyone chills and now…he has a one-in-five shot to make … [Continue reading]

A Word From The Publisher: Jake’s Take’s Third Anniversary

Jake's Take third anniversary

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is hard to believe that it has been three years since I started my blog! On August 14, 2011, I wrote my first article as jacobelyacharjournalist.com (now known as Jake’s Take). I started my blog in hopes to … [Continue reading]

Kenichi Ebina and Taylor Williamson return to their old “AGT” stomping grounds

Kenichi Ebina and Taylor Williamson AGT

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com In all honesty, the competition truly began last night! There were some outstanding surprises (here’s looking at you, Cornell Bhangra and Blue Journey) and astonishing performances (great work, AcroArmy, Sons … [Continue reading]

Stars come out during “AGT: Season Nine” Week Three Quarterfinals

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is only week three of the Live Shows and already there have been some controversial decisions made by the judges! From the inclusion of Juan Carlos in this year’s live shows to the surprising eliminations … [Continue reading]

A Tribute to Robin Williams (1951-2014)

Robin Williams death

  By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The world lost one of its greatest comedians. Multiple sources including ABC News, CNN, the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times and USA Today confirmed that Robin Williams passed away! He was one of … [Continue reading]

The Five Question Challenge with Stacy Clark

Stacy Clark

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Stacy Clark is the latest artist to tackle The Five Question Challenge. The Buffalo, New York native (and Orange County transplant) has won seven awards including the 2012 Artists in Music’s Best … [Continue reading]

Jesse Kinch continues to shine during “Rising Star” Top Eight

Jesse Kinch Rising Star

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com And, then there were eight! Tonight, Rising Star’s top eight artists sang their hearts out for a coveted spot in next week’s semifinals! Who brought their A-game? Did the artists gain the five-percent … [Continue reading]

Jake’s Movie Review: Guardians of the Galaxy

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy movie poster

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com When Marvel Studios announced that the Guardians of the Galaxy would be given the Silver Screen, non-comic book fans stated: “Who the hell are the Guardians of the Galaxy?” The Guardians of the Galaxy are a … [Continue reading]

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