It’s hard to believe that 19 years ago, news icon Barbara Walters launched a show that has redefined daytime television. Jake’s Take looks back at some of the greatest moments from the past 19 seasons of the ABC talk show. The first episode (1997) On August 11, 1997, The View aired its very first episode. The […]
Meet your first set of “America’s Got Talent: Season 11” finalists
August 31, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last night, the first set of America’s Got Talent: Season 11 semifinalists took the Dolby Theatre stage for their shot to appear in the finals! Several acts such as the Edgar Family Band, Jon Dorenbos, Malevo, and Musicality Vocal Group stepped up to the plate and gave some of their personal […]
“America’s Got Talent: Season 11” semifinals begin
August 30, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Live from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood; it’s Round One of the America’s Got Talent: Season 11 semifinals! Tonight, 11 acts fought for a place in the September finale! Which acts proved to judges Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Mel B, and Howie Mandel, that they were ready for the finale? Which […]
A Conversation with Laura Michelle
August 30, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a pleasure to welcome Laura Michelle to Jake’s Take! A few weeks ago, the Los Angeles singer-songwriter released her debut studio album: Novel With No End. The music video for her lead single off the album, “Chuck Norris,” features the iconic actor and the Kung-Fu martial artist has gained […]
Jake’s Take’s On: My dream “America’s Got Talent: Season 11” finalists
August 27, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The America’s Got Talent (AGT): Season 11 Semifinals are upon us! Throughout the two weeks, America and the judges will vote the acts that they deserve to perform in the Season 11 finale. My friend, award-winning marketing maven and fellow AGT fan Becky Wilson, and I have a friendly competition on […]
Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews: Week of August 26, 2016
August 26, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to another exciting edition of Jake’s Take: New Music Reviews! We have a lot of ground to cover, so let’s get this party started. Glory by Britney Spears Britney Spears has been one of my all-time favorite pop music artists since I was first introduced to her music when I […]
Recycled Percussion returns to “America’s Got Talent” for the final Season 11 quarterfinals results show
August 24, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Seven years ago, a Manchester, New Hampshire-based band took America’s Got Talent by storm. Recycled Percussion has grown leaps and bound since they took third place at the end of the fourth season. They are one of the hottest acts on the Vegas strip as their successful show leapfrogged from venue […]
“America’s Got Talent: Season 11” returns with the final quarterfinals round!
August 23, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome back, America’s Got Talent! I missed you so much! (I even missed Heidi Klum, too!) Tonight, the Dolby Theatre hosted the final quarterfinals round. Which of the last 12 acts impressed Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Mel B, and Howie Mandel and might have a chance to move on to the […]
Jake’s Take’s Fifth Anniversary: Top 30 Greatest Reality TV Performances of All-Time-Part Three
August 22, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Missed part two of my countdown? Click here to read it! This is it! Here are the ten greatest Reality TV performances of all-time: #10-Candice Glover: “Lovesong” (American Idol, 2013) 2013 was a year of lasts for American Idol. It was the last year that Randy Jackson was on the […]
Alicia & Miley join “The Voice” for Season 11
August 21, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The Voice began a new era as veterans Adam Levine and Blake Shelton welcomed former advisors Alicia Keys and Miley Cyrus to the coaches’ chairs. As the Rio Olympics concluded, The Voice gave their fans a taste of things to come for the eleventh season with a half-hour special. Will the […]
