Jake's Take on Entertainment & Pop Culture
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a privilege to welcome singer Peter Hollens to Jake’s Take! The Sony Music Masterworks artist first captured the attention of the nation when he appeared as a soloist for the University of Oregon’s male … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last night! The Voice concluded their Season Eight Blind Auditions and went directly into the Battle Rounds. Superstars Ellie Goulding, Meghan Trainor, Nick Jonas and music legend Lionel Richie joined … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to the latest edition of New Music Releases! This week’s highlights include two queens (one pop and one county), Pentatonix’s go-to celloboxer and new releases from your favorite Reality TV alums! … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Hold on tight, Voice fans! After the Blind Auditions concluded, the show immediately dove into Battle Rounds! But before we get to know the remaining artists that will be participating in the Battles, here … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Storybrooke is about to get darker! After a visit from the hellish Chernabog, the town got unwelcomed visitors in the forms of Ursula and Cruella de Vil. While the villainesses claimed that they turned over a … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is hard to believe that “We Are The World” turns 30 years old today! This 1985 anthem has played a huge role in encouraging others around the world to help those in need. So how did this project come … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last night, the Top Eight guys were revealed! While fan-favorites Quentin Alexander, Clark Beckham, Nick Fradiani and Rayvon Owen were declared safe and delivered exciting performances, some how the fans were … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last week, American Idol arrived in Detroit for the start of the 2015 Top 24 Semifinals. Several standouts began to grow their wings and delivered fantastic performances, while others looked like lost deer … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com One of the Great White Way’s best musicals made a huge splash in Kansas City! The nine-time Tony-winning Book of Mormon is currently winding down its two- week engagement at the Music Hall and if you want to … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Hello everyone! Hopefully winter will “Let It Go” with its icy grip and give us some springtime weather soon. While you go look for your blankets, hats and cocoa glasses, you should listen to some of this … [Continue reading]
