By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com So far this season, new judge Harry Connick, Jr. and Idol veterans Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban have traveled the country looking for the next superstar! Their adventures have taken them to Boston, Atlanta, Detroit and Salt Lake City! Tonight, they head to Omaha to find standouts that will compete against […]
“American Idol” visits Salt Lake City
January 29, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The fifth night of Idol auditions traveled to Salt Lake City. So far, nearly 100 wannabe superstars impressed Harry Connick, Jr., Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban and earned their Golden Tickets to Hollywood. When they get there, they will face the show’s version of Boot Camp that will feature a mentor […]
The Five Question Challenge with Danny Parkins
January 28, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a pleasure to welcome back 610 Sports Radio personality Danny Parkins to Jake’s Take. Since the last time he visited, The Danny Parkins Show evolved into The Drive. The transition has not only helped give Danny and his co-host, Carrington Harrison, develop a stronger fanbase in the Kansas […]
“Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off”: Game Day Edition!
January 27, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off traveled to the Super Bowl!! Well…not exactly! The six remaining celebrities (Herschel Walker, Vanilla Ice, Tiffany, Penn Jillette, Judy Gold and Florence Henderson) were tasked with two challenges that took place in a stadium-like setting. Tonight’s first challenge was to create their own version of chicken […]
Daft Punk, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis shine at the 2014 Grammy Awards
January 26, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It’s the biggest night in music! For the past 55 years, the greats have gathered together to celebrate the brightest and talented artists in the recording industry. Multiple artists including Carlos Santana, Beyoncé, Adele, Barbra Streisand, Stevie Wonder and the late Michael Jackson joined the music pantheon after receiving the organization’s […]
The Most Memorable Grammy Performances of the 2000s…So Far!
January 25, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com I love the Grammys! I have been watching music’s biggest night for the past 13 years. Tomorrow evening, several of the biggest names in music ranging from Top 40 sweethearts Beyoncé, Katy Perry and Lorde to music legends Sir Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder and Carole King will take the Staples Center […]
The Five Question Challenge with “The Drive’s” Carrington Harrison
January 24, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It’s 2:00 p.m. on a weekday afternoon and like a majority of Kansas Citians, I change my radio to 610 AM Sports Radio to listen to The Drive. For four hours, The Drive’s co-hosts Danny Parkins and Carrington Harrison debate the hot topics in the sporting world and talk commentary with […]
Catching Up with Micah Lacerte & Diana Chaloux Lacerte
January 23, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com If there was an award for the most inspirational couple in the fitness world, it would go to HitchFit co-founders and WBFF (World Beauty Fitness and Fashion) Pros Micah Lacerte and his wife, Diana Chaloux Lacerte. These two fitness trainers have literally transformed thousands of lives in not only their home […]
“American Idol” heads to Motor City
January 22, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com So far, 79 up-and-coming artists have been invited by American Idol judges Keith Urban, Jennifer Lopez and Harry Connick, Jr to Hollywood to see if they are the next superstar! Tonight, the show traveled to Detroit, Michigan….home of some of the biggest artists on the planet: Aretha, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, […]
A Night at the Theatre: Sister Act The Musical
January 22, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Four years ago, I was in London studying at the Syracuse University satellite campus. Among many of the shows that I saw at the West End was Sister Act-the Musical at the London Palladium. I remember watching Patina Miller (the show’s original Deloris for both the UK and Broadway productions) leading […]
