By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Jake’s Take wants to congratulate the incredible cast and crew of ABC’s Once Upon A Time for reaching 100 episodes! Since I watched the pilot during the Fall of 2011, I fell in love with the universe that Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz created. I will always remember where I first […]
The 2016 Go Blog Social Tour takes flight in KC
March 6, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com One blog conference that I have kept my eye on over the past few years is Go Blog Social (GBS). Co-founded by Kathryn Snellen and Sarah Ruhlman, Go Blog Social is designed to inspire, connect and educate like-minded bloggers and creative professionals. I remember attending the very first Go Blog […]
“American Idol” Top 10 transforms into the Top Eight with Demi Lovato
March 3, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com If (and when) American Idol receives a reboot, I hope that 19 Entertainment or any production company has Kelly Clarkson has a judge. Kelly’s presence clearly helped several members of the Top 10 soar like eagles (look up La’Porsha Renae’s “Diamonds” and Sonika Vaid’s “Bring Me to Life” if you need […]
“The Voice: Season 10” Blind Auditions continue!
March 1, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last night, The Voice returned for its tenth (or fifth anniversary) season! Despite not having a coaches’ performance (it would have been epic), Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Pharrell Williams and Christina Aguilera found some talent that could actually win Season 10. Right now, Christina might have found the winner in the […]
A Conversation with Tessanne Chin
March 1, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The Voice is celebrating its tenth season on NBC! Last night, original coaches Adam Levine, Blake Shelton and Christina Aguilera along with fan-favorite and Season Eight winning coach Pharrell Williams began the tenth installment of the Blind Auditions. Among the artists that took part in the Blind Auditions process is […]
Christina Aguilera returns to “The Voice” for its 10th round of Blind Auditions
February 29, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome back, Xtina! The Queen of The Voice is back at her swivel chair alongside fellow original coaches Adam Levine and Blake Shelton and fan-favorite coach Pharrell Williams as the NBC singing competition turns 10-years-old. Tonight marked the first night of Blind Auditions. Who rose to the occasion and earned a […]
Jake’s Take: The Top 10 Best “Voice” Performances of All-Time
February 28, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Tomorrow, The Voice will return for its tenth season! But before, Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Pharrell Williams and the Queen of The Voice- Christina Aguilera begin the NBC reality competition’s tenth round of Blind Auditions, Jake’s Take is celebrating the ten greatest performances in the show’s history. 10-Will Champlin: […]
New Music Releases: Week of February 26, 2016
February 26, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to the latest edition of New Music Releases! It is hard to believe that February is almost over and that Spring is on the way. To mark this transition, several Top 40 favorites and music legends have released new tunes and albums that might be in the rotation at […]
Kelly Clarkson returns to “Idol” as the Top 10 are revealed
February 25, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last night, the American Idol XV judges awarded Dalton Rapattoni, Olivia Rox, La’Porsha Renae and Trent Harmon spaces in the final Idol Top 10. With four spots claimed, six spots are up for grabs and the remaining members of the Top 14 duked it out for the remaining spots. In addition […]
A Conversation with Terry Manning (The 2016 Edition)
February 25, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a privilege to welcome back Terry Manning to Jake’s Take. The arts entrepreneur is having a busy year so far showcasing his two loves: music and photography. On March 12, Terry will showcase several of his superb photographs at his first national exhibit at the Stax Museum in […]
