New Music Releases: Week of February 10, 2014

Woman with peacock feather headdress and serene expression.

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It’s time for another edition of New Music Releases!  This week, I check on several rising artists including Elise Testone and Matt Goss.  In addition, I unpack the latest singles from Miranda Lambert, Hot … [Continue reading]

The 20 Best Beatles Covers

The Beatles with a television host, 1960s.

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com 50 years ago, the music industry changed forever when the late Ed Sullivan introduced America to four lads from Liverpool, England. Together, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr … [Continue reading]

Jake’s Movie Review…. Adira

Adira Hidden District Studios

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com There are so many reasons why I love living in Kansas City. One item of significant importance is the rising film community that calls this city home.  Among two of the leaders guiding this renaissance is … [Continue reading]

Hollywood or Home premieres on “American Idol”

Group of contestants on American Idol stage.

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com 212 hopefuls have arrived in Los Angeles, California with one dream in mind: to become the next American Idol. By the end of Hollywood Week, only 31 artists will have the privilege to duke it out for several … [Continue reading]

New Music Releases: Week of February 3, 2014

Little Mix Salute CD cover

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Tired of all the heavy winter storms? Hopefully, this edition of New Music Releases will warm you up! Salute by Little Mix The British girl band is back with their sophomore album.  I am really impressed … [Continue reading]

It’s Hot Dog night on “Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off”

Five people posing outdoors at an event.

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Hot dogs! Get your hot dogs here! Tonight the Final Five celebrities (Vanilla Ice, Herschel Walker, Tiffany, Penn Jillette and Florence Henderson) traveled to Coney Island for the latest set of challenges … [Continue reading]

The Five Question Challenge with Kat Robichaud

Kat Robichaud

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is an honor to welcome rocker Kat Robichaud to Jake’s Take! Viewers fell in love with her when she first appeared on The Voice: Season Five as a member of Team CeeLo. Her powerful raw vocal performances … [Continue reading]

A Tribute to Philip Seymour Hoffman (1967-2014)

Philip Seymour Hoffman dead

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com After reviewing reports from the New York Times, Variety and the Wall Street Journal, Jake’s Take can confirm that actor-director Philip Seymour Hoffman has passed away. The New York Police Department stated … [Continue reading]

Jake’s Take On…The Second Half of “Once Upon A Time: Season Three”

OUAT Season 3 cast

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Hello Oncers! The last time we saw the Charmings and crew, the villainous Peter Pan (aka Rumple’s daddy) was successful in reactivating the Dark Curse.  However, thanks to the man formerly known as the Dark … [Continue reading]

The “Jake’s Take” Workout Playlist: Volume One

Jacob Elyachar lifting

  By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Tired of listening to the boring music that your gym plays over the intercom? Listen to the official Jake’s Take workout playlist...when you workout! Here are some of my favorite workout … [Continue reading]

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