By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Grammy and Oscar-winning singer Jennifer Hudson is joining The Voice family. Jennifer Hudson got her start on a certain singing competition show called American Idol. While she did not win her season, the … [Continue reading]
“America’s Got Talent: Season 12” finalists square off
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com As a veteran fan and recap analyst of the NBC talent competition, I am very disappointed with the America’s Got Talent: Season 12 finalists. There are SIX singing related acts in the Season 12 finals! While I … [Continue reading]
A Conversation with Joe Moravsky
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a pleasure to welcome Joe Moravsky to Jake’s Take. To many American Ninja Warrior (ANW) fans, Joe Moravsky is known as the Ninja Weatherman. Since his debut on NBC’s obstacle course series in 2013, Joe … [Continue reading]
Ladies & Gentlemen-meet your final five “AGT: Season 12” finalists
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last night, the 11 remaining semi-finalists took the Dolby Theatre by storm to become Season 12 finalists! Several variety acts including mentalist Colin Cloud, dancer Merrick Hanna, acrobatic dance group … [Continue reading]
Variety acts highlight round two of “America’s Got Talent: Season 12” Semifinals
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Variety acts have made America’s Got Talent stand out every year in the crowded world of talent competition shows. But, after the way, things went down last week during the results show….America, we need to … [Continue reading]
Jake’s Take: New Music Reviews (Week of September 8 2017)

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to the first September 2017 edition of Jake’s Take: New Music Reviews! Some of our favorite superstar acts have released new material, while several famous icons’ estates have released some … [Continue reading]