By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Sometimes I do not understand America’s votes! Going into the Live Playoffs, I thought that we would have another season like Seasons Two, Five or Eight on our hands…where we had multiple artists, who could be their season’s likely winner. However, because of America’s votes…I believe that we are going to […]
Zelena’s ultimate temptation is revealed on “Once Upon A Time”
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Over the past few weeks, Underbrooke received several high-profile visitors. Emma, Gold, Henry, the Charmings, Regina and Robin Hood initially went to the Underworld to save Hook from the world of the dead. As they rescued the pirate, the heroes also liberated several familiar faces as they moved on into the […]
Don Cheadle hits Kansas City FilmFest for “Miles Ahead”
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Academy Award-nominated actor Don Cheadle returned home to celebrate the exclusive screening of his Miles Davis biopic, Miles Ahead, at the Kansas City FilmFest. Miles Ahead focuses on the Jazz icon’s elusive years. After dazzling the world with his dynamic sound, the late Miles Davis experienced the dark side of […]
Kansas City native Jeremy Scott is “The People’s Designer”
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Over the past few years, Kansas City has been building a respectable fashion community. While several designers are taking their time building their brands, Kansas City native Jeremy Scott has become not only an inspiration for his fellow designers, but also an internationally known fashion icon. But before he became the […]
Team Christina and Team Blake set the standard as “The Voice: Season 10” goes live!
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com As American Idol headed off to the sunset, The Voice: Season 10 heated up! For the first time this season, The Voice went live from Universal Studios Hollywood as all eyes were on both Team Christina and Team Blake. In addition to new artists that were eager to join Cassadee Pope, […]
The Secrets of Underbrooke are revealed on “Once Upon A Time”
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The Storybrooke Crew entered Hell to rescue Hook from the world of the dead. However, the good captain was not the only person that they rescued. Throughout their stay, the gang was able to help Regina’s father, Hercules, Megara, Hook’s brother, Liam, and his crew escape the Underworld and move on […]
Springsteen brings The River Tour to Kansas City
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com As millions of people across the country waited on pins and needles to find out who would be the final American Idol, thousands of Kansas Citians packed into Sprint Center to watch an American icon and a proud Archbishop of the Church of Rock & Roll perform. To many, the Church […]
Jake’s Take: Thank you, American Idol!
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Tonight, American Idol will air its final episode. The FOX singing juggernaut has been a part of my life since I was an eighth-grader at Oxford Middle School in Overland Park, Kansas. Ok, I missed the great Kelly versus Justin battle during the summer of 2002, but thanks to my mother, […]
The 12 Greatest Talent Competition Judges of All-Time
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com (Article originally was written: April 6, 2016; Updated on May 29, 2016) Starting this Tuesday, America’s Got Talent creator Simon Cowell will join Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum and Mel B at the AGT judges table for the NBC talent competition’s eleventh season! In honor of Mr. Cowell’s return of judging […]














