By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Have you heard of Planet Comicon? Planet Comicon is Kansas City’s largest pop culture convention that happens every spring. Last year, Planet Comicon expanded to Bartle Hall, where thousands of pop culture aficionados got to rub shoulders with their favorite creators and media guests. However, here are several special announcements that […]
Favorite Musical Moments from “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon”
January 6, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com After five years of hosting Late Night, Jimmy Fallon will say “adieu” to Late Night and will make his way over to the Tonight Show! One of my favorite segments from this incarnation of Late Night was the musical collaborations that Jimmy (and at time…the Roots) did with a diverse group […]
What’s Coming in 2014: Comics
January 5, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com If you missed part three of my series, click here: https://www.jakes-take.com/2014/01/whats-coming-in-2014-movies/ 2014 will be a huge year for both DC and Marvel Comics! From potential new series and returns of beloved characters, 2014 might be the biggest year in comic book history. Batman turns 75! The Caped Crusader is celebrating his […]
What’s Coming in 2014: Movies
January 4, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com If you missed part two of my series, click here: https://www.jakes-take.com/2014/01/whats-coming-in-2014-music/ You might want to take multiple trips to the cinema this year! Here are some films that you might want to consider seeing on the Silver Screen: The Lego Movie (February 7, 2014) Legos will be taking over the big […]
What’s Coming in 2014: Music
January 3, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com If you missed part one of my series, click here: https://www.jakes-take.com/2014/01/whats-coming-in-2014-tv/) There are a lot of great albums that will be coming out this year! Tribute by John Newman One of the hottest rising stars is John Newman. The English singer-songwriter’s “Love Me Again” blazed onto the radio and the Top […]
What’s Coming in 2014: TV
January 2, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Hi everyone! During the next coming days, I will be previewing the hottest pop culture events of this year. To kick things off, I will give you my take on what’s coming to the television world! Tina & Amy return to the Golden Globes Dynamite duo Tina Fey and BFF Amy […]
A Word from the Publisher: 2014 Edition
January 1, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Hello everyone! First of all, I want to say “Thank You!” for making 2013 a terrific year. Your support means the world to me. I also want to give a special shout out to all of my interviewees! I am very thankful that you took time out of your busy schedules […]
The 20 Best Reality TV Performances from 2013
December 31, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com As the hours of 2013 fade away into the sands of time, Jake’s Take wants to recognize the incredible performers from both sides of the pond, who delivered some amazing performances on Reality TV this year! 20. Donna Allen: “You Are So Beautiful” (The Voice: Season Five) The phenomenal Donna […]
The “Kennedy Center Honors” Billy Joel, Carlos Santana & Shirley MacLaine
December 29, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com One special event that I look forward every year is The Kennedy Center Honors. Since its first ceremony in 1977, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts have honored some of the most celebrated and influential people in the arts and entertainment industry. Previous honorees have included Julie Andrews, […]
Jake’s Take: The Top 30 Songs of 2013-Part One
December 27, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com As we continue to inch closer to the end of the year, Jake’s Take is counting down the elite of 2013 pop culture! Today begins a two-part series about the best songs of the year! 30. will.i.am & Miley Cyrus: “Fall Down” On paper, “Fall Down” looked like an uncanny […]
