By: Jacob Elyachar For the first time in the history of Dancing with the Stars, the show’s viewers were able to vote for a celebrity to join the competition. They had a choice between Season Five favorite Sabrina Bryan, Season 11 runner-up Kyle Massey and Season 13 standout Carson Kressley. The fans have voted…. they […]
Thousands flock to Head for the Cure 2012
August 26, 2012 By
By: Jacob Elyachar A dreary morning in Overland Park, Kansas could not stop excited runners and walkers from attending the 2012 Head for the Cure race at Corporate Woods. As I walked past the parking lot, there were literally dozens of people trying to find their teams and making last-minute preparations to ready themselves for […]
American Idol: Season 12 Update….(Jacob’s solutions to save the show)
August 25, 2012 By
By: Jacob Elyachar The granddaddy of the 2000s singing competition shows has had a rough week. A couple of days ago, entertainment news outlets including TV Guide, the Hollywood Reporter and TMZ.com reported that Nicki Minaj would be joining previously announced judge Mariah Carey on the American Idol judges’ desk during season 12. According to […]
The 10 Best Carlos Santana Collaborations
August 24, 2012 By
By: Jacob Elyachar One of the greatest guitarists in rock and roll history is Carlos Santana. Since his debut in the 1960s, he has rocked his way into the hearts of multiple generations through his incredible sounds and his ability to master different genres of rock music. He has recorded and collaborated with hundreds of […]
Head for the Cure 2012: Metro Kansas City 5K Run
August 21, 2012 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Did you know that approximately 200,000 people in the United States will be diagnosed with either a primary or metastatic brain tumor? Foundations like Head for the Cure have been seeking to find ways to eradicate brain cancer from society. The Head for the Cure Foundation is dedicated to the memory of […]
Jacob’s Eye On….Kelly Ripa’s new co-host predictions
August 21, 2012 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Ten months after Regis Philbin left the morning talk show staple, Live’s remaining co-host Kelly Ripa and crew have finally found another person to join the cast. Dozens of men and women have sat beside Kelly and have entertained fans through the 60-minute chat fest. Jacobelyacharjournalist.com has narrowed down a list […]
A Tribute to Phyllis Diller (1917-2012)
August 20, 2012 By
By: Jacob Elyachar We have lost a comedic icon today. According to reports from TMZ, NBC News and the Los Angeles Times, legendary comedian Phyllis Diller passed away at age 95. For multiple decades, Diller has entertained millions of people around the world through her comedic style and flair. Ms. Diller’s entertainment career began in […]
Jacob Interviews….Black Oxygen’s David Lyle, Part Two
August 19, 2012 By
By: Jacob Elyachar If you have not had the chance to read part one of my interview with Black Oxygen’s David Lyle, click here: https://jakes-take.com/2012/08/17/jacob-interviews-black-oxygens-david-lyle/ Ever since seeing Slash perform on MTV and finding his grandfather’s guitar in a basement, Black Oxygen’s David Lyle wanted to be a performer for the rest of his life. […]
Jacob’s Eye On…America’s Got Talent season seven wild cards: Part One
August 18, 2012 By
By: Jacob Elyachar On Tuesday evening, 12 previously eliminated acts will have one last chance to impress America for a shot in this season’s semifinals. In this two-part series, which will crossover with my column on Examiner.com, I will look at all 12 acts and see who could potentially stun the country and earn a […]
Jacob Interviews….Black Oxygen’s David Lyle
August 17, 2012 By
By: Jacob Elyachar One of the hottest rock bands that is taking the nation by storm is Black Oxygen. Since the group’s formation in the late 2000s, the Kansas City rock band has gone from band night champions to opening up to some of the hottest rockers around including Skid Row, Veins of Jenna and […]
