By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Founding Voice coach CeeLo Green broke news that he would be leaving The Voice indefinitely! So what should Mark Burnett and the Voice production team do with CeeLo’s empty chair? Occupy it with a brand new … [Continue reading]
The guys tackle Rush Week on “American Idol XIII”
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last night, the Top 10 Girls delivered a mix of good, bad and ugly performances! However, they have to sweat it out for one more night before their fates are revealed on the first results show of the … [Continue reading]
Randy Jackson returns as the “American Idol XIII” ladies experience Rush Week
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Out of the thousands of hopefuls that tried out…only 31 artists are still standing and ready for America’s votes. However, before they got to sing one note…the judges (Harry Connick, Jr., Jennifer Lopez and … [Continue reading]
New Music Releases: Week of February 17, 2014
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to another exciting edition of New Music Releases! This week, I dove into debut albums from fan-favorite Reality TV alums and new singles from some old favorites! Music Speaks by … [Continue reading]
The Five Question Challenge with Mix 93.3’s Dave O & Nathan Graham
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com One of the best duos in Midwest radio is KMXV-FM Mix 93.3’s Dave O and Nathan Graham! If listeners had the chance to meet this dynamic duo in person, you would realize that this is not just a buddy act…but it … [Continue reading]
The Five Question Challenge with Breanna Lynn
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a privilege to welcome singer-songwriter Breanna Lynn to Jake’s Take. Originally from Chicago, Breanna Lynn has evolved as a performer and has written over 200 songs and even a full-length Broadway … [Continue reading]
Connick Jr, Lopez and Urban present your “American Idol XIII” Top 30
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com This is it, America! Tonight, the entire American Idol XIII Top 30 was revealed! Who else joined Andrina Brogden, Bria Anai, Dexter Roberts, Alex Preston, Emmanuel Zidor, Jessica Meuse, Jillian Jensen, … [Continue reading]
Hollywood Week concludes with part one of the Final Judgment on “American Idol”
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last week, Hollywood Week returned to American Idol with a vengeance! Hundreds of hopefuls were eliminated as they failed to reach judges Harry Connick, Jr., Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban’s high expectations. … [Continue reading]
A Night at the Theatre: Bring It On! The Musical
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com I remember watching bits and pieces of Bring It On as a child. The 2000 teen comedy centered around Torrance Shipman (Kristen Dunst) and the Toros’ cheerleading team as they prepare to capture a sixth national … [Continue reading]