A Night at the Theatre: On Your Feet

Broadway show "On Your Feet!" promotional image.

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com There are two women named Gloria that I have deep admiration for my mother, the outstanding Gloria Matzdorff Elyachar, and the impeccable Gloria Estefan.  In fact, it was my mom who introduced me to Mrs. … [Continue reading]

Jake’s Take: New Music Reviews (The Mid-August 2017 Edition)

Colorful surreal artwork featuring a figure in water.

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com   Welcome to the mid-August 2017 edition of Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews. We are 11 days into August, and already some of our favorite artists have released excellent material. This week, Jake’s Take … [Continue reading]

Seal reunites with Heidi Klum as “America’s Got Talent: Season 12” Judge Cuts conclude

Seal and Heidi Klum AGT

  By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com For the final round of America’s Got Talent: Season 12 Judge Cuts, Heidi Klum recruited one performer who she thought knew the entertainment industry very well: her ex-husband-Seal. I believe that … [Continue reading]

Jake’s Take: “America’s Got Talent: Season 13” Judge Cuts Wish List

Judges sitting at a talent show panel.

  By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com This coming Tuesday, the America’s Got Talent: Season 12 Judge Cuts conclude as Heidi Klum welcomes her ex-husband, Seal, to the show. Over the past two seasons, AGT has seen some incredible guest … [Continue reading]

Gloria Estefan, LL Cool J headline the 40th Kennedy Center Honors class

Kennedy Center Honors tribute to esteemed artists.

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The Kennedy Center Honors are turning 40-years-old this December! To celebrate this milestone, five of the biggest names in music, dance, and television will be recognized for their contribution to American … [Continue reading]

Superstars prepare for Third Annual Elsie Fest

Elsie Fest poster featuring musical lineup details.

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Central Park will be celebrating pop culture and the Great White Way on October 8, 2017, with the third edition of the Elsie Fest. The Elsie Fest is New York City’s first music festival that will give … [Continue reading]

Laverne Cox joins “America’s Got Talent” for nail biting round of Judges Cuts

Laverne Cox and Tyra Banks

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Actress and LGBT activist Laverne Cox joined America’s Got Talent as the Season 12 Judge Cuts hit the halfway mark.  The Orange Is the New Black, and Rocky Horror star arrived just in time as a bulk of the acts … [Continue reading]

Queen + Adam Lambert wow Barclays Center

Queen and Adam Lambert logo design.

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com I have been looking to see Queen + Adam Lambert perform together ever since I talked to concertgoers at the 2015 Mix 93.3 Jingle Jam in Kansas City.  They told me that it was epic and the performance would take … [Continue reading]

Jake’s Take: New Music Reviews (End of July 2017 Edition)

Lana Del Rey Lust for Life

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com July 2017 ends in three days!  But do not be sad, there is plenty of new music to digest. Jake’s Take is back with the latest music from Top 40 artists, trailblazing performers, and up-and-coming acts looking … [Continue reading]

DJ Khaled visits “America’s Got Talent” for Round Two of Judge Cuts

DJ Khaled meets Simon Cowell

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Producer and music mogul DJ Khaled visited America’s Got Talent! He joined Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Mel B, and Howie Mandel at the Season 12 Judges’ Desk for the second round of Judges’ Cuts. Just like last … [Continue reading]

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