By: Jacob Elyachar A lot of artists are trying to break into the music industry. Some have failed in music glory while others continue to defy the odds and are one step closer to realizing their dreams. R&B singer Deon Wilson is one of the latter artists that I am talking about. The Denver-based performer […]
New Music Tuesday-Week of July 29, 2012
July 31, 2012 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Welcome to the latest edition of New Music Tuesday! This week, I will be reviewing new albums from Joss Stone, Joshua Radin and Giulietta and the hottest singles from Alanis Morissette and Hans Zimmer. The Soul Sessions, Vol. 2 by Joss Stone: Nine years ago, British recording star Joss Stone released her […]
A Conversation with LeRoy Bell: Part One
July 31, 2012 By
By: Jacob Elyachar “Who says at 59-years-old that a dream is not going to come true?” That was former X Factor judge Paula Abdul’s first comment to singer LeRoy Bell before voting the Seattle-based singer into the show’s inaugural season. Before he wowed fans with his amazing covers of “Nobody Knows,” “I’m Already There” and […]
Jacob Reviews…The Dark Knight Rises
July 29, 2012 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Warning! Spoilers to follow… Christopher Nolan ends his Batman franchise on a high note with the Dark Knight Rises. Taken place eight years after the events of the Dark Knight, moviegoers will find that Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) has become a recluse after his traumatic life-changing battles with the Joker (the late […]
The 2012 Fringe Fashion Show wrap-up
July 29, 2012 By
By: Jacob Elyachar It’s 7:45 p.m. in the basement of the Art Asylum in Kansas City, Missouri on a Saturday night and dozens of models are receiving finishing touches on their hair and make-up for the Fringe Fashion Show. In less than 15 minutes, the models will debut the latest looks from 10 designers from […]
Jacob Interviews….Ericka Saves’ Ericka Chatman
July 28, 2012 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Couponing is currently sweeping across the United States. From shows like Extreme Couponing and segments on morning news shows including TODAY and Good Morning America to newspaper sections dedicated to coupons, thousands of people have coupon fever. Recently, coupon fever hit a new high thanks to the World Wide Web as hundreds […]
Jacob’s Eye On….Dancing with the Stars: All-Stars
July 27, 2012 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Attention Ballroom Fanatics! Dancing with the Stars revealed their all-star cast today! So who will be returning to the ballroom and which fan-favorites are rallying for your votes to secure the final All-Star spot? Kelly Monaco: The General Hospital actress hopes to nag a second Mirror Ball trophy when she returns to […]
If Sharon Osbourne should leave AGT, who should replace her?
July 26, 2012 By
By: Jacob Elyachar “My darling @HowardStern. Money is not the reason I’m not returning to @nbcagt, it’s because….” Sharon Osbourne tweeted this on Tuesday which started speculation that she is leaving the long-running NBC reality T.V. show. The Talk’s co-host’s potential departure from America’s Got Talent would make this the fifth major departure of a […]
Best Olympic Ceremony Performances
July 25, 2012 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Over a billion pair of eyes will be watching the Opening Ceremonies of the 30th edition of the Olympic Games. While one of the highlights of the ceremony is the Parade of Athletes that showcases each of the participating countries, everyone is anticipating the ceremony performance that will feature a performance by […]
Jacob Interviews…Ride for 5’s Michael Hoffman and Nick Weesner
July 24, 2012 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Earlier this summer, I had the opportunity to correspond with Ridefor5’s Michael Hoffman and Nick Weesner. Together both of them founded the Ride for 5 non-profit organization that raises money for two different charities: the Humane Society of the United States and Ric O’ Barry’s Dolphin Project. So how do they raise […]
