“The Voice: Season Eight” coaches “Get Lucky” as Blind Auditions continue

Pharrell Williams leads "The Voice" coaches

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last night, The Voice kicked off their eighth season with the returns of original coach six-time Grammy winner Christina Aguilera and the Blind Auditions. Both Pharrell and Blake each scored three artists, … [Continue reading]

New Music Releases: Week of February 22, 2015

First Kiss Kid Rock

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to the latest edition of New Music Releases! This week, several familiar faces dropped new tunes and I will introduce you to a band that you need to keep your eyes on.   First Kiss by … [Continue reading]

Xtina returns to “The Voice” as Season Eight Blind Auditions begin!

Christina Aguilera returns to The Voice

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The Queen of The Voice is back! The six-time Grammy winner returned to her chair after an absence of two seasons. Her fellow original coaches, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton, plus fan-favorite coach Pharrell … [Continue reading]

The Five Question Challenge with Mackenzie Dayle

Mackenzie Dayle

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a privilege to welcome Mackenzie Dayle to Jake’s Take. This Canadian rising star caught my attention through her YouTube videos. Her impeccable covers of “Roar,” “Skyfall” and “Stay” gave me chills … [Continue reading]

The “American Idol XIV” Top 48 visit the House of Blues

American Idol judges create the Top 24

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The American Idol XIV Top 48 have passed several crucial tests including the infamous group rounds and the final solo day! However, in order to here the coveted phrase: “You made it to the Top 24!” from Harry … [Continue reading]

New Music Releases: Week of February 16, 2015

Imagine Dragons Smoke + Mirrors

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to the latest edition of New Music Releases! This week, I am taking an in-depth look from the latest new music from Top 40 favorites and a couple of potential candidates to be 2015’s Breakout … [Continue reading]

An all-star group of musicians help the Grammys celebrate Stevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder and friends perform at Grammy tributes

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com One of my all-time favorite singer-songwriters is music legend Stevie Wonder. The Motown icon has released over 23 studio albums, 10 number one hits on the Billboard Hot 100 and won over 25 Grammy Awards in … [Continue reading]

Jake’s Take: My Favorite SNL Moments & Characters

SNL 40

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com This weekend, Saturday Night Live will be celebrating their 40th Anniversary. An all-star group of alums and former hosts ranging from Jane Curtin, Dan Aykroyd and Chevy Chase to Jimmy Fallon, Will Ferrell and … [Continue reading]

“American Idol XIV” continues its Hollywood Week

American Idol Group Round

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome back to American Idol’s Hollywood Week! For 13 years, this crucial week is where the greatest talent rises from the pack and proves themselves worthy for a spot in the Top 24. After singing for … [Continue reading]

Jake’s Take On….Rosie O’Donnell’s departure from “The View”

Rosie O'Donnell leaves The VIew

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com One of my all-time favorite talk show hosts is Rosie O’Donnell! I first became a fan of the Queen of Nice when I was eight years-old and watched episodes of her first talk show: The Rosie O’Donnell Show and … [Continue reading]

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