Jake's Take on Entertainment & Pop Culture
By: Jacob Elyachar It’s 7:45 p.m. in the basement of the Art Asylum in Kansas City, Missouri on a Saturday night and dozens of models are receiving finishing touches on their hair and make-up for the Fringe Fashion Show. In less than 15 minutes, … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar Couponing is currently sweeping across the United States. From shows like Extreme Couponing and segments on morning news shows including TODAY and Good Morning America to newspaper sections dedicated to coupons, thousands of … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar Attention Ballroom Fanatics! Dancing with the Stars revealed their all-star cast today! So who will be returning to the ballroom and which fan-favorites are rallying for your votes to secure the final All-Star spot? Kelly … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar “My darling @HowardStern. Money is not the reason I’m not returning to @nbcagt, it’s because….” Sharon Osbourne tweeted this on Tuesday which started speculation that she is leaving the long-running NBC reality T.V. show. The … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar Over a billion pair of eyes will be watching the Opening Ceremonies of the 30th edition of the Olympic Games. While one of the highlights of the ceremony is the Parade of Athletes that showcases each of the participating … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar Earlier this summer, I had the opportunity to correspond with Ridefor5’s Michael Hoffman and Nick Weesner. Together both of them founded the Ride for 5 non-profit organization that raises money for two different charities: … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar News broke yesterday that five-time Grammy winner Mariah Carey will join the long running FOX singing competition. While many fans have been divided on the decision of the R&B diva joining the panel, here are five … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar Travis Wall. Nick Lazzarini. Teddy Forance. Kyle Robinson. Together they are four of the most successful and sought-after performers in the not only in the dance industry but of their generation as well. In the past, these … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar The Kansas City Fringe Festival is an 11-day festival celebrating the best in Kansas City pop culture from theatrical productions to art. If you head to the Kansas City Fringe Festival, make sure you check out Thank You … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar DC Comics has been releasing graphic novels of the New 52’s first story arcs. One of the titles that I waited to read was Animal Man. Before DC Comics’ newest re-launch, I just could not get this hero. Bernhard “Buddy” … [Continue reading]
