Jake's Take on Entertainment & Pop Culture
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
