By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com This is it, Voice fans! The Knockout Rounds are here! Tonight, we learned which artists became one step closer to inheriting Sawyer Fredericks’ crown. In order to prepare their artists for the next stage of the competition, the coaches (Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani and Pharrell Williams) recruited one of […]
New Music Releases: Week of October 23, 2015
October 23, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to another exciting edition of New Music Releases! This week, I will give you my take regarding some of the hottest new music from some of the best artists in the world. Let’s get this party started! Storyteller by Carrie Underwood It has been three years since the American Idol […]
A Word from the Publisher: A Special Honor
October 22, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com I am very honored to announce that I have been nominated for the 2015 Small Business Influencer Award for Journalists. I want to thank my friend, Becky Wilson, for nominating me for this impeccable honor. I would also like to express gratitude to all of the talented artists, authors, dancers, entrepreneurs, […]
“Arrow” doubles down the action
October 21, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com There has been a common theme that has been showcased throughout the first few episodes of Arrow: Season Four and that theme is tension! Oliver and Diggle’s relationship continues to be frosty after the Artist Formerly Known as Ra’s Al Ghul put his Man Friday’s family in grave danger last season. Ollie […]
Pharrell has the last word as the Battle Rounds conclude on “The Voice”
October 20, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Does The Voice need a fifth coach that has the power to save five singers and automatically advance them to the Live Playoffs after the Battle Rounds? After watching last night’s show—the answer: “ABSOULTELY Yes!” If you missed last night’s episode, Adam and Blake used their steals for average artists Blaine […]
The steals fly during night three of “Voice: Season Nine” Battle Rounds
October 19, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com We have reached night three of the Battle Rounds! Before we dive into tonight’s battles, here is where the teams stand: Adam Levine: Jordan Smith, James Dupre, Keith Semple & Dustin Christensen (Stolen from Team Blake) Blake Shelton: Zach Seabaugh (still should have been Tyler Dickerson), Barrett Baber, Chris Crump & […]
A Night at the Theatre: Disney’s Aladdin
October 19, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Recently, I headed to NYC for a family wedding (Congrats Josh and Emily!). Before the ceremony, my family and I returned to the New Amsterdam Theatre (for the first time in 12 years) to see Disney’s Aladdin. Aladdin is one of my all-time favorite Disney films, due to the outstanding score […]
New Music Releases: Week of October 16, 2015
October 16, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to the latest edition of New Music Releases! This week, a lot of fan-favorites dropped new material. So, without further ado…. Let’s get this party started! Pentatonix by Pentatonix One of my favorite groups, a cappella titans Pentatonix, have finally released a full length studio album! Unlike most of Pentatonix’s […]
Star City goes to “Anarky” on “Arrow”
October 14, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last week, Arrow-Season Four returned with a bang! A new villain (Damien Dahrk) emerged from the shadows and began his plot to send Star City to Kingdom Come. In addition to Dahrk’s sudden appearance and interest in Star City, Oliver had a long road ahead to repair his relationships with […]
The Five Question Challenge with Tanya Tucker
October 14, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is an honor and a privilege to welcome music icon Tanya Tucker to Jake’s Take! For 43 years, Ms. Tucker has entertained millions of people with her impressive catalog that boasts 66 singles and 24 studio albums. Throughout her career, she has received multiple honors from the Academy of County […]
