By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Hold on tight, Voice fans! After the Blind Auditions concluded, the show immediately dove into Battle Rounds! But before we get to know the remaining artists that will be participating in the Battles, here is a recap of where the Coaches’ teams currently stand: Team Adam: Barry Minniefield, Blaze Johnson, Bren’nae […]
Maleficent is resurrected as the Charmings’ past haunts “OUAT”
March 8, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Storybrooke is about to get darker! After a visit from the hellish Chernabog, the town got unwelcomed visitors in the forms of Ursula and Cruella de Vil. While the villainesses claimed that they turned over a new leaf, they immediately double-crossed the town and smuggled in their partner, the bitter Dark […]
Jake’s Take On: “We Are The World”-The 30th Anniversary
March 7, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is hard to believe that “We Are The World” turns 30 years old today! This 1985 anthem has played a huge role in encouraging others around the world to help those in need. So how did this project come about? According to The New York Times, entertainment icon Harry Belafonte […]
The “American Idol XIV” girls conclude “Motown Idol” week
March 5, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last night, the Top Eight guys were revealed! While fan-favorites Quentin Alexander, Clark Beckham, Nick Fradiani and Rayvon Owen were declared safe and delivered exciting performances, some how the fans were manipulated into voting Daniel Seavey (who has no business being in there in the first place) to the Top Eight. […]
“American Idol XIV” cuts four as the Top Eight guys sing for their lives.
March 4, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last week, American Idol arrived in Detroit for the start of the 2015 Top 24 Semifinals. Several standouts began to grow their wings and delivered fantastic performances, while others looked like lost deer and belonged on the stage of “Local College’s Got Talent.” Who did America say goodbye to tonight? Which […]
The Book of Mormon rocks KC
March 4, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com One of the Great White Way’s best musicals made a huge splash in Kansas City! The nine-time Tony-winning Book of Mormon is currently winding down its two- week engagement at the Music Hall and if you want to see this show, tickets are vanishing faster than a trip to “Sal Tlay […]
New Music Releases: Week of March 2, 2015
March 3, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Hello everyone! Hopefully winter will “Let It Go” with its icy grip and give us some springtime weather soon. While you go look for your blankets, hats and cocoa glasses, you should listen to some of this week’s featured artists! Piece by Piece by Kelly Clarkson It is hard to believe […]
The coaches bicker as artists rise on “The Voice”
March 2, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last week, The Voice returned for their eighth season! Rejoining stalwarts Adam Levine and Blake Shelton were Season Seven fan-favorite coach, Pharrell Williams, and original coach and Queen of The Voice: six-time Grammy winner Christina Aguilera. This year, the artists have been providing higher caliber auditions to impress our favorite superstar […]
A Conversation with Wendy Starland
March 1, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a pleasure to welcome Wendy Starland to Jake’s Take! This impeccable singer-songwriter has accumulated an impressive resume throughout her career. VH1’s “Best Emerging Artist” recorded music with Snoop Dogg, Moby, Lil Wayne, the Wu Tang Clan and the Black Eyed Peas’ Apl.de.Ap, opened for Sheryl Crow and Jack White, […]
Jake’s Take On…Once Upon A Time 4B
February 27, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The wait is almost over, Oncers! This Sunday, Once Upon A Time returns to ABC as the ultimate battle between good and evil begins! In one corner, a united family—Regina, Henry and Emma! The trio is looking to find the Author, who could give the former Evil Queen her lost happy […]
