Jake's Take on Entertainment & Pop Culture
By: Jacob Elyachar Last season, Aaron Sorkin introduced viewers to Will McAvoy (Jeff Daniels) and his team of producers and reporters that work on the fictional Atlantis Cable News (ACN) newscast: News Night. Despite the obstacles that faced … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar Singer-songwriter Tony Lucca is the latest artist to take The 5 Question Challenge! For 20 years, Mr. Lucca has entertained audiences throughout various media platforms including the 1990s revival of the Mickey Mouse Club, … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar Warning! Spoilers are ahead! This was an incredible week in DC Comics! Barbara Gordon went on the date, two big allies physically hit the Caped Crusader and The Trinity War began! Batgirl Vol.4 #22 (Creative Team: Gail … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar America’s Got Talent’s Season Eight auditions are done! Who received the final spots for the Las Vegas Callbacks? Read on to find out… The Mestizo Ballet Folklorico was the first act of the night. While they were … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar Welcome to an exciting week of New Music Releases! This week, I will be reviewing new material from Jay-Z and Skylar Grey, a re-release from Travis Tritt and new singles from Karmin, Priyanka Chopra, Gloria Estefan and … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar So far this season, the Food Network Star candidates have gone to the movies, served up burgers to foodies and went live for Independence Day. This week, they will be facing three high-powered food executives in a Shark … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar The Albany, New York based indie rock duo is the latest duo to have to take my 5 Questions challenge! Melanie Krahmer and Rich Libutti are two of the hardest working people in the music industry. They perform over 200 … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar It was 4:00 p.m. when I arrived at Starlight Theatre for one of Kansas City’s largest summer concert series: Mix 93.3’s Red, White & Boom. There were hundreds of fans wearing homemade t-shirts and carried signs that … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar Happy Birthday America! As our nation celebrates our 237th birthday with barbeques, pool parties and fireworks, Jake’s Take hopes that everyone listens to the Star Spangled Banner sometime today. If you need to find a … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Happy 238th Birthday, America!!!!!!!! In honor of our country’s birthday, Jake’s Take presents for your viewing pleasure…The 10 Best Covers of “America the Beautiful.” Barbra Streisand (1982) Our … [Continue reading]
