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Stars are born on the “AGT” Top 12 stage!

September 9, 2014 By Jacob Elyachar

AGT Top 12

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Tonight, the best, average and abysmal undiscovered acts in America had one final chance to prove they are worthy of $1,000,000 and headlining a show in Las Vegas. Who impressed the judges (Howard Stern, … [Continue reading]

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The Five Question Challenge with Marc Fitt

September 8, 2014 By Jacob Elyachar

Marc Fitt fitness

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Ever since I started CrossFit two years ago, I look to athletes that inspire me to continue my fitness journey. One athlete that I admire is fitness model and personal trainer Marc Fitt! His inspirational … [Continue reading]

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A Conversation with Semi Precious Weapons’ Justin Tranter

September 6, 2014 By Jacob Elyachar

Justin Tranter Semi Precious Weapons

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com 40 years ago, New York-based band The Ramones changed the music world forever when they introduced punk rock to the masses. Today, one of the legendary group’s many heirs, the Brooklyn-originated & … [Continue reading]

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An Eulogy for My Grandfather-Ralph Matzdorff

September 5, 2014 By Jacob Elyachar

Two men with leis smiling together.

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com (Publisher’s Note: Recently, my maternal grandfather, Ralph Matzdorff, passed away. Here is the eulogy I wrote for and read at yesterday’s memorial service.) This is something that I did not want to happen … [Continue reading]

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A Tribute to Joan Rivers (1933-2014)

September 4, 2014 By Jacob Elyachar

Joan Rivers death

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com For the second time in two months, Hollywood lost one of its greatest artists. Multiple outlets including ABC News, E! Entertainment Network and NBC News have announced that comedian and TV personality Joan … [Continue reading]

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New Music Releases: Week of September 1, 2014

September 3, 2014 By Jacob Elyachar

Maroon 5 V album

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com V by Maroon 5 V marks Maroon 5’s fifth studio album and the first time in four years that keyboardist Jesse Carmichael participated in the album’s recording process. Since Hands All Over, the LA based band … [Continue reading]

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AcroArmy, Emil & Dariel and Mat Franco deliver in the second “AGT” Semi-Finals round

September 2, 2014 By Jacob Elyachar

Collage of performers with "TONIGHT" title.

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Tonight, 12 more acts proved themselves worthy to go through to the AGT Top 12! It is more crucial than ever to vote for talent then back story! In all honesty, several acts such as Aerial Animation, Andrey … [Continue reading]

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A Note from the Editor: 25-A “Birth” Year In Review

September 1, 2014 By Jacob Elyachar

Camel riding in the Negev

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Happy Labor Day, Everyone! Two days from now, I will be turn 26! As I turned a quarter-of-a-century old, I reflected on the countless incredible things I did during my 25th year on this … [Continue reading]

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Jake’s Take On…Pop Bytes (Week of August 25, 2014)

August 29, 2014 By Jacob Elyachar

Billy Crystal celebrates Robin Williams

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to another exciting edition of Pop Bytes! There were a lot of interesting events that went on this week. Here are my takes on each of these events! Miley brings a fugitive to the VMAs: In one of … [Continue reading]

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Ariana Grande soars while “AGT” reveals the first members of the Top 12

August 27, 2014 By Jacob Elyachar

Singer performing in a sparkling costume.

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last night, America’s Got Talent: Season Nine’s Semifinals began! Some of the acts (Andrey Moraru, Emily West and Sons of Serendip) brought the house down! Other acts (Mara Justine, Miguel Dakota and Mike … [Continue reading]

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