By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Whenever I see the iconic Star Wars logo, John Williams’ brilliant score goes off in my head and I am transported back to a galaxy far, far away. For the first time since 1987, Marvel Comics released a comic book adaptation of George Lucas’ celebrated science fiction franchise. The new Star […]
New Music Releases: Week of January 12, 2015
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to the latest edition of New Music Releases! This week, two of pop’s latest darlings unleashed their debut albums! Meanwhile, three music veterans dropped new material and we travel to Bulgaria to learn about a brand new artist. Title by Meghan Trainor Ms. Trainor is on fire! Her breakthrough […]
Tina Fey & Amy Poehler return to host the 2015 Golden Globes
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com For the third year in a row, the dynamic duo of Tina Fey and Amy Poehler returned to host one of Hollywood’s biggest nights! While the Golden Globes celebrate the best of television, the winners of the Hollywood Foreign Press Associations’ golden statues are a strong indicator of who might win […]
“Idol” exits Nashville and heads to Kansas City to look for talent
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com American Idol is back for its landmark 14th season! Last night, Ryan and veteran judges Harry Connick, Jr., Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban began their search for the next big superstar in Keith’s American hometown of Nashville. Tonight, as they wrap things up in Nashville, the judges will travel to […]
New Music Releases: Week of January 5, 2015
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to the first edition of New Music Releases for 2015!!!! To kick off our year, I have checked out the latest material from the hottest (and up-and-coming) names in music! Pure Romance by Jim Brickman Valentine’s Day is only a month away…but if you are looking for the soundtrack […]
The Five Question Challenge with The Hunts’ Jessi Hunt
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com I am very excited that Cherrytree Records recording artists The Hunts are the first band to take The Five Question Challenge this year. The music bug bit twin sisters Jenni and Jessi along with their brothers: Josh, Jonathan, Jordan, Justin and Jamison, when they were younger and their passion for music […]
Jake’s Take On…What’s Coming in 2015!
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Happy New Year, Readers!!!!! I am so excited for 2015. This year will be huge in pop culture for several reasons! Fleetwood Mac continues its On With The Show tour (January 16, 2015) One of the greatest rock-and-roll bands of all-time will resume its latest tour in North America in Saint […]
2014: A Year to Remember
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is hard to believe that tonight officially ends 2014! This year has been an impeccable roller coaster ride that has featured numerous highlights both professionally and personally. Interviewing the Queen of Country Music My favorite female country singer of all-time is none other than the Queen of Country Music […]