By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com This is it! Tonight, some of the biggest stars in the music industry performed at the Staples Center for music’s biggest night. Which artists soared to the top? Who took home the most awards? Read on to find out… (Editor’s Note: I have graded each performance) Taylor Swift kicked off the […]
Jake’s Take: My Favorite Grammy Moments of the 2000s & 2010s
February 14, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Tomorrow night, music’s biggest artists and producers will gather at the Staples Center for the 58th Annual Grammy Awards! But, before host LL Cool J and the rest of the performers will take the stage, Jake’s Take is looking back on some of the best moments from the past 16 years! […]
New Music Releases: Week of February 12, 2016
February 12, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to another exciting edition of New Music Releases! Let’s get things started. Wonderful Crazy Night by Elton John Sir Elton John and Bernie Taupin are one of my all-time favorite songwriting teams. Between Bernie’s superb lyrics and Elton’s outstanding arrangements, they have conquered countless music charts and earned numerous […]
Fan-favorites return home as “American Idol” begins its Top 24 Round
February 10, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last week, the American Idol judges (Harry Connick, Jr., Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban) picked out the final Top 24! Tonight, 12 singers (MacKenzie Bourg, Jordan Sasser, La’Porsha Renae, James VIII, Sonika Vaid, Gianna Isabella, Jeneve Rose Mitchell, Jenna Renae, Emily Brooke, Thomas Stringfellow, Stephany Negrete and Avalon Young) sang for […]
Jake’s Take: The Best Super Bowl Halftime Shows of All-Time
February 7, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Tonight, Coldplay will take the stage with Beyoncé and Bruno Mars during the Super Bowl 50 Halftime Show! But before Chris Martin and company take the stage, here are some of Jake’s Take’s favorite Super Bowl Halftime Shows of all-time! Michael Jackson (1993) The King of Pop set the […]
Ladies & Gentlemen: Meet Your “American Idol XV” Top 24
February 4, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com This is it, ladies and gentlemen! Tonight, the American Idol judges (Harry Connick, Jr., Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban) introduced fans to the final contestants who will hopefully join Kelly Clarkson, Clay Aiken, Jennifer Hudson, Carrie Underwood, Chris Daughtry, Adam Lambert, Haley Reinhart, Jessica Sanchez, Candice Glover and Clark Beckham […]
Catching Up with Kent Speakman (The 2016 Edition)
February 4, 2016 By
Jake’s Take is proud to welcome back friend to the blog: Kent Speakman. The Los Angeles-based entrepreneur’s latest venture, Torio.TV is going to help football fans celebrate Super Bowl 50 in a huge way: live streaming at one of the Super Bowl weekend’s biggest pre-parties: Maxim & Bootsy Bellows Big Game Kick-Off Party. Also, […]
“American Idol’s” Final Solo Night
February 3, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last week, the American Idol XV hopefuls arrived in Los Angeles for the FOX singing competition’s “final” Hollywood Week. As the contestants faced the Lines of 10 and Group Day, judges Harry Connick, Jr., Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban slimed the hopefuls down to a couple lucky contestants. Tonight, the remaining […]
Catching Up with Drew Manning (The 2016 Edition)
January 30, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com I always enjoy when Fit2Fat2Fit creator Drew Manning drops by Jake’s Take! The fitness entrepreneur has been at the forefront of the exercise industry since he introduced his shocking movement that not only stunned the world and promoted health and wellness but also was the stepping stone for building an […]
New Music Releases: Week of January 25, 2016
January 29, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to another exciting edition of New Music Releases! Let’s get this party started! This Is Acting by Sia Ever since she collaborated David Guetta on his 2011 smash, “Titanium,” singer-songwriter Sia Furler has become the millennial generation’s Carole King. She has co-written songs that have been performed by Beyoncé, Britney, […]
