New Music Releases: Week of April 15, 2013

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By: Jacob Elyachar New Music Releases is back with another edition of exciting new music! This week, Jake’s Take looks at hot albums from Fall Out Boy, Olly Murs and Krystal Keith.  Plus, new singles from John Legend, Lady Antebellum, PSY and … [Continue reading]

The Voice’s Season Four Battle Rounds Begin!

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The Blind Auditions are done! Now it is time for the Battle Rounds! During the Battle Rounds, the coaches (Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Shakira and Usher) pitted two of their acts against each other in order to find out who is the strongest … [Continue reading]

A Conversation With Dancer-Choreographer Ivan Koumaev

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By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Ivan Koumaev (for those of you who don’t know, it’s pronounced Koo-My-Ev) is one of the most successful dancers of his generation.   Since his debut on So You Think You Can Dance eight short years ago, Ivan … [Continue reading]

Jacob Recaps….The 2013 MTV Movie Awards

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By: Jacob Elyachar The 2013 MTV Movie Awards kicked off with a bang as host Rebel Wilson reunited with the Pitch Perfect crew to perform a medley of their signature songs from the hit film. For her opening monologue, the Australian comedienne … [Continue reading]

Jacob Reviews…42

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By: Jacob Elyachar Jackie Robinson is a baseball legend. From his humble start at the Kansas City Monarchs, he became the first African-American to break baseball’s color line as a member of the Montreal Royals but more notably…. the Brooklyn … [Continue reading]

Jacob Reviews…Bronies: The Extremely Unexpected Fans of My Little Pony

By: Jacob Elyachar Everyone has heard of Gleeks, Twi-hards and Trekkies.  But have you heard of Bronies? Bronies are older fans of the children’s series, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. I recently had the chance to learn more about … [Continue reading]

Lazaro’s Last Stand on American Idol

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Lazaro Arbos has become this season’s Sanjaya Malakar. The Naples, Florida singer has defied the American Idol odds and has landed in last week’s Top Three.   Arbos’ high placement may have pleased his fans but has frustrated and angered many … [Continue reading]

A Night at the Theater: Mary Poppins

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By: Jacob Elyachar Everyone’s favorite nanny has flown into Kansas City. The 22nd longest-running show in Broadway history will enchant audiences of all ages for eight performances at the Music Hall. If longtime fans of the 1964 film think … [Continue reading]

Jacob’s Eye On….Kansas City Film Fest 2013-The Films

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By: Jacob Elyachar Tomorrow, film fans will congregate at the Alamo Drafthouse in Kansas City to see over 113 movies in a span of five days (April 10-14, 2013). Out of all the movies that will be shown at this event, here are several films that … [Continue reading]

Catching Up With…Fit2Fat2Fit’s Drew Manning

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By: Jacob Elyachar Two years ago, Utah-based fitness trainer Drew Manning began a journey to inspired people all around the world to get into shape. His excursion from fit to fat and back to fit again evolved into a successful fitness brand … [Continue reading]

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