Keith Urban returns to “Idol” as the auditions head to Minnesota

The Idol Gang at TCAs

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com American Idol hit a high note last week when the show visited my hometown of Kansas City and the Big Apple as it found superb singers to perform in its Hollywood Round. While it was great to see Adam Lambert … [Continue reading]

Jake’s Take: The Merging “Marvel” Universes

Secret Wars Marvel Comics

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Marvel Comics unleashed the “announcement to end all announcements” that will effect its publication history! Multiple comic book news outlets such as Bleeding Cool, Comic Book Resources and Newsarama … [Continue reading]

A Conversation with the Sons of Serendip

Sons of Serendip group photo

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is true privilege to welcome Sons of Serendip to Jake’s Take! Micah Christian, Cordaro Rodriguez, Kendall Ramseur and Mason Morton formed their hot quartet while pursuing graduate degrees at Boston … [Continue reading]

Adam Lambert returns as “Idol” heads to J.Lo’s hometown

Adam Lambert Jennifer Lopez Harry Connick Jr. American Idol

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com So far this season, we had the show reveal its Top 24 way before the auditions and now we have our first Idol alum guest judge! Standout Season Eight finalist Adam Lambert joined Jennifer Lopez and Harry … [Continue reading]

“Idol” continues to find talent in KC

Judges sitting at a talent show table.

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com (Singing voice): Idol is going to Kansas City! Kansas City, here they come! Ok…I may not make it to face Harry Connick, Jr., Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban, but countless hopefuls who impressed the Idol … [Continue reading]

Jake’s Take On…Star Wars #1

Star Wars #1 Marvel Comics 2015

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Whenever I see the iconic Star Wars logo, John Williams’ brilliant score goes off in my head and I am transported back to a galaxy far, far away. For the first time since 1987, Marvel Comics released a comic … [Continue reading]

New Music Releases: Week of January 12, 2015

Meghan Trainor Title

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to the latest edition of New Music Releases! This week, two of pop’s latest darlings unleashed their debut albums! Meanwhile, three music veterans dropped new material and we travel to Bulgaria to … [Continue reading]

Tina Fey & Amy Poehler return to host the 2015 Golden Globes

2015 Golden Globes Amy and Tina

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com For the third year in a row, the dynamic duo of Tina Fey and Amy Poehler returned to host one of Hollywood’s biggest nights! While the Golden Globes celebrate the best of television, the winners of the … [Continue reading]

“Idol” exits Nashville and heads to Kansas City to look for talent

American Idol Season 14 judges

  By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com American Idol is back for its landmark 14th season! Last night, Ryan and veteran judges Harry Connick, Jr., Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban began their search for the next big superstar in Keith’s … [Continue reading]

“American Idol” kicks off its 14th season in Nashville!

American Idol XIV on-air talent

  By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com 13 years ago, a television show took the nation (and the world by storm)! Along the way, this show transformed several singers such as Kelly Clarkson, Clay Aiken, Fantasia, Jennifer Hudson, Carrie … [Continue reading]

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