By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com For the past couple of weeks, Zelena (Rebecca Mader) has made her presence known throughout Storybrooke. The Wicked Witch of the West (WWW) claimed that she is Cora’s daughter and Regina’s half-sister. Zelena also vowed to take everything away from Regina and grab her rightful place as Cora’s favorite daughter and […]
Jake’s Take On…The Voice: Season Six-Top 12
April 19, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Rejoice Voice fans! The Live Rounds begin Monday! Before the 12 remaining artists hit the stage and fight to inherit Tessanne Chin’s crown and sash, here are my rankings on all of the teams and which artist is their team’s VIS (Very Important Singer). Team Blake (Audra McLaughlin, Jake Worthington […]
The Five Question Challenge with Tan
April 18, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Rising vocalist Tan is the latest artist to tackle The Five Question Challenge! Born in Penang, Malaysia, Tan began his musical journey by appearing on the first season of Astro Kid’s Talent Quest (the country’s equivalent of Star Search). With stars in his eyes and a huge leap of faith, he […]
“American Idol XIII” eliminated…(Spoiler Warning)
April 17, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last night, the Top Seven sang songs that their competitors picked for them! While some of the contestants continued to branch out from the pack, others showcased that they could be in danger of leaving the show. In addition, former X Factor USA judge Demi Lovato and FOX NFL Sunday co-host […]
“American Idol XIII”: The Top Seven pick songs for each other!
April 16, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com For the first time in the show’s history, the Top Seven picked songs for their competitors to sing! It would have been interesting to have this theme in earlier seasons…just imagine if Bo Bice, Adam Lambert and Haley Reinhart had the opportunity to pick songs for Carrie Underwood, Kris Allen and […]
The Five Question Challenge with Girl on Fire
April 16, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com This band is on fire! Girl on Fire is a hot alternative rock band based out of Seattle. Since their start in 2009, bandmates Austin Held, Nick McMahan, Nicholas Wiggins, Josh Mouser and Harry McDonald, have elevated their sound to perfection. Since the release of their debut album, Not Broken, the […]
Jake’s Take’s On…The JCC Tragedy
April 15, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com As many of you know, countless news outlets reported that a lone gunman opened fire upon both the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City (JCC) and the Village Shalom retirement home in my hometown of Overland Park, KS. According to multiple sources at NBC News, USA Today and Yahoo News, […]
Jake’s Top Five: The Best Dolly Parton Duets
April 13, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com I am very excited to announce that Dolly Parton will be visiting Jake’s Take and my column on Examiner.com soon! In honor of Ms. Parton’s visit, I am presenting a new segment called Jake’s Top Five! This edition honors Ms. Parton’s best collaborations! 5. Dolly Parton & Carrie Underwood, “I […]
A Conversation with Garlic Jackson’s Zack Bornstein & Adam Wagner
April 10, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Comedy has taken over the Internet! Every day, aspiring comedians take to YouTube to unleash their creative energies for the delight of viewers. One particular ensemble group that has caught my eye is Garlic Jackson Comedy. Founded by Zack Bornstein, Adam Wagner and Adam Weinrib, this nontet has collectively worked for […]
“Idol” visits the 1980s!
April 9, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last week, the Idol judges (Harry Connick, Jr., Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban) committed a huge injustice: giving their one-season-only save to the wrong artist. Through my eyes, I strongly disagree with the judges’ decision. Sam Woolf has been subpar as of late and the save should have stayed frozen until […]
