It is with deep regret and sadness that I have to report this death. Numerous media outlets including ABC, The Associated Press, People, and Rolling Stone have reported the death of actress and author Carrie Fisher. Ms. Fisher was born to Hollywood luminaries Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher in Beverly Hills, California on October 21, […]
The Best Kennedy Center Honors Performances of the Obama Presidency
December 27, 2016 By
It is hard to believe that tonight will be the final time that Barack and Michelle Obama will be sitting in the Presidents’ Box with the honorees. Before the President of the United States and the First Lady sit with this year’s honorees: James Taylor, Mavis Staples, Al Pacino, the Eagles, and Martha Argerich, for […]
Jake’s Take-The Best George Michael Collaborations
December 26, 2016 By
Yesterday, numerous media outlets such as ABC News, BBC, CNN & Entertainment Weekly reported the death of pop star George Michael. Jake’s Take salutes George Michael by remembering some of his greatest collaborations. “Careless Whisper” with Smokey Robinson (1985) 31 years ago, George Michael performed at the iconic Apollo Theatre with the King of Motown: […]
A Word from the Publisher: Holiday Greetings (The 2016 Edition)
December 23, 2016 By
It was very hard for me to describe 2016 in one word. But I believe that some people might describe this year as historic. Pundits in the political arena might call 2016 “historic” as the United States had a fiery Presidential Election that divided the USA as it elected a Wall Street mogul and Reality […]
Jake’s Take: The March 2017 Marvel Comics Solicitations
December 21, 2016 By
We are four days away from Christmas! However, things are not slowing down at the House of Ideas, as the Marvel Universe is about to heat up during March. Jake’s Take has investigated the March 2017 Marvel Comics solicitations and is previewing some of the hottest stories. Emma Frost vs. Medusa duel in the Inhumans […]
Jake’s Take-The March 2017 DC Comics Solicitations
December 20, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com While you might only have five more days to grab gifts for your loved ones, it is never too early to think about what DC Comics has in store for its fans this coming March. Without further ado, Jake’s Take has a preview of some of the “Must Read” titles of […]
America’s Got Talent celebrates the holiday season
December 19, 2016 By
For the first time in America’s Got Talent history, the show celebrated the holidays! But could some of the talented alums from the past eleven seasons put a smile to the show’s resident grumpy Grinch, Simon Cowell’s face? Read on to find out: After Santa Nick had summoned the judges to the Dolby Theatre, Brian […]
Jake’s Take at the Movies: Rogue One-A Star Wars Story
December 17, 2016 By
Star Wars is in the middle of a massive comeback! Star Wars: The Force Awakens grossed over $2.068 billion worldwide and rejuvenated in the science fiction franchise that George Lucas built. For the first time in franchise history, Star Wars released its first stand-alone anthology film. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, tells the tale […]
Jake’s Take: The Top 16 Albums of 2016
December 16, 2016 By
2016 was a big year for music! While we lost remarkable artists, hundreds of artists from four generations released excellent albums. Hypothetically, if we counted down every album that was released, we would probably be in the middle of the Top 400s of our countdown by the time Ryan Seacrest countdowns to midnight during Dick […]
Jake’s Take: Seven Ways to Improve The Voice
December 14, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com As Sundance Head celebrates his victory, the cast and crew are already planning the upcoming Season 12, which will welcome back the future Mrs. Blake Shelton (Gwen Stefani) to the coaches’ dais. Before they go on their holiday sabbatical, I hope that the team prepares new ways on how to rejuvenate […]
