Jake's Take on Entertainment & Pop Culture
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last week, American Idol arrived in Detroit for the start of the 2015 Top 24 Semifinals. Several standouts began to grow their wings and delivered fantastic performances, while others looked like lost deer … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com One of the Great White Way’s best musicals made a huge splash in Kansas City! The nine-time Tony-winning Book of Mormon is currently winding down its two- week engagement at the Music Hall and if you want to … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Hello everyone! Hopefully winter will “Let It Go” with its icy grip and give us some springtime weather soon. While you go look for your blankets, hats and cocoa glasses, you should listen to some of this … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last week, The Voice returned for their eighth season! Rejoining stalwarts Adam Levine and Blake Shelton were Season Seven fan-favorite coach, Pharrell Williams, and original coach and Queen of The Voice: … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a pleasure to welcome Wendy Starland to Jake's Take! This impeccable singer-songwriter has accumulated an impressive resume throughout her career. VH1’s “Best Emerging Artist” recorded … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The wait is almost over, Oncers! This Sunday, Once Upon A Time returns to ABC as the ultimate battle between good and evil begins! In one corner, a united family---Regina, Henry and Emma! The trio is … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last night, the American Idol XIV guys took the Fillmore stage and created memorable performances. I have a good feeling that this will be an easy task for half of the Idol Top 12 Ladies! So, which ladies … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Attention, American Idol viewers! The power is now in your hands. The American Idol XIV Top 24 headed to Detroit for a two-week road trip to perform in front of judges Harry Connick, Jr., Jennifer Lopez … [Continue reading]
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]
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]
