Duel of the “Rising Stars”

Will Roth vs. Jesse Kinch Rising Star

  By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Tonight, Rising Star started a new round! In order to make it to the Quarter-Finals, each artist must face the dreaded duels round! Like The Voice’s Battle Rounds, two artists will receive advice … [Continue reading]

Batman 75: The Essential Batman Stories

Batman The Dark Knight Returns DC Comics

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com My celebration of the Caped Crusader’s 75th Birthday continues with a look back at the most crucial stories in Batman history. Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (February to June 1986) Imagine a world … [Continue reading]

Jake’s Take stands with Israel

Israeli flag at Western Wall

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Almost two months ago, I visited the Holy Land for the second time in my life with Yael Adventures: Birthright Israel! I traveled across Israel with an incredible group of people and made lasting memories that … [Continue reading]

Jake’s Take On…Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes film review

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Warning! Spoilers are ahead! In all honesty, the last movie I saw this year was Captain America 2: The Winter Soldier! It conquered the Box Office as it earned over $710,000,000! One movie that hopes … [Continue reading]

Jake’s Take On…Rosie rejoining “The View”

Rosie O' Donnell View return

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It’s official! Rosie O’Donnell will be returning to The View this fall! Multiple media outlets including Entertainment Weekly, Parade & ABC News reported that Ms. O’Donnell would join Whoopi Goldberg at … [Continue reading]

A Conversation with the Heydaze

The Heydaze rising band

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com I truly enjoy discovering new talent! One band in particular that caught my attention is the Heydaze. Comprised of Jesse Fink, Andrew “Evil” Spelman and Andrew “Good” Underberg, this New York City-based … [Continue reading]

Jake’s Take On…The 20 Best Acts on “AGT: Season Nine”: Part Two

Nina Burri America's Got Talent

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Missed the first part of the 20 Best Acts on “America’s Got Talent”? Read it here: https://jakes-take.com/2014/07/jakes-take-onthe-20-best-acts-on-agt-season-nine-part-one/ America’s Got Talent is having one … [Continue reading]

New Music Releases: Week of July 7, 2014

Sia 1000 Forms of Fear album cover

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to the latest edition of New Music Releases! Here is my take on new material from several old favorites and a new artist that will shake up the music world!   1000 Forms of Fear by … [Continue reading]

Jake’s Take On…The 20 Best Acts on “AGT: Season Nine”: Part One

Beach Avenue America's Got Talent

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Throughout the summer, America’s Got Talent has introduced the country to the next generation of talent! As we get closer to Boot Camp, I put a list together of 20 acts that I think could be in this year’s Top … [Continue reading]

“Rising Star” finishes its groundbreaking live auditions!

Rising Star final auditions

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Over the past two weeks, Rising Star exceeded expectations by giving the power of choosing who join the show…to the viewers! The viewers have put through some superb performers into the next stage of the … [Continue reading]

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