The dreaded Group Round rear its ugly head on “Idol”

American Idol contestants

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com American Idol XIV kicked off its Hollywood Week last night! In a show first, the judges (Harry Connick, Jr., Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban) asked 38 of their most memorable performers to perform in front of … [Continue reading]

Hollywood Week begins on “Idol”

American Idol Hollywood Week

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com So far this season, Idol viewers have seen the judges give out hundreds of Golden Tickets to aspiring superstars…who want their shot to sing on the same stage that made Kelly Clarkson, Clay Aiken, Jennifer … [Continue reading]

A Conversation with Collabro

Collabro BGT

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a thrill to welcome English supergroup Collabro to Jake’s Take! Michael Auger, Richard Hadfield, Jamie Lambert, Matt Pagan and Thomas J. Redgrave captured the world’s attention when they showed off … [Continue reading]

New Music Releases of February 1, 2015

Five women in black hats, music group portrait.

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to another exciting edition of New Music Releases! This week, I am taking a look at the latest material from Bob Dylan, a couple of fan-favorite bands and two new artists that are going to rock the … [Continue reading]

Shaping Sound Dance Company takes KC by storm

Dynamic dance performance with vibrant costumes.

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Three years ago, I heard about a new revolutionary dance company that was going to take this country (and the world) by storm! Four of my generation’s premier dancers: Travis Wall, Nick Lazzarini, Teddy … [Continue reading]

“Idol” Season 14 auditions winds down in San Fran

American Idol Season 14 cast

  By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com For the eighth time in the show’s history, American Idol traveled to San Francisco! Throughout the next two nights, viewers will learn which artists Jennifer Lopez, Harry Connick, Jr. and Keith … [Continue reading]

Jake’s Take On: Mary Murphy’s exit from “SYTYCD”

Smiling woman in a sparkling black dress.

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The Hot Tamale Train has left the building and So You Think You Can Dance (SYTYCD) fans are extremely unhappy! Multiple sources including Entertainment Weekly, TVLine and Zap2It broke the news that FOX did … [Continue reading]

New Music Releases: Week of January 26, 2015

Time Mikky Ekko

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to another edition of New Music Releases! This week, I am taking a look at the latest from 2CELLOs, Rihanna, three Reality TV alums and one of the hottest singer-songwriters that is currently in the … [Continue reading]

Jake’s Wish List- Nine Potential Judges for “America’s Got Talent: Season 10”

Nick Cannon Sharon Osbourne AGT reunion

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com As America’s Got Talent (AGT) continues to find contestants for their 10th anniversary season, fans are scratching their heads and wondering who will join America’s judge, Howard Stern, on the panel! If Howie, … [Continue reading]

The Five Question Challenge with WBFF Pro Jaco de Bruyn

Jaco de Bruyn WBFF pro

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a privilege to welcome world-renowned fitness trainer and WBFF (World Beauty Fitness & Fashion) Muscle Model Jaco de Bruyn to Jake’s Take. The South African fitness icon’s focus and approach to … [Continue reading]

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