Jake's Take on Entertainment & Pop Culture
By: Jacob Elyachar A dreary morning in Overland Park, Kansas could not stop excited runners and walkers from attending the 2012 Head for the Cure race at Corporate Woods. As I walked past the parking lot, there were literally dozens of people … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar The granddaddy of the 2000s singing competition shows has had a rough week. A couple of days ago, entertainment news outlets including TV Guide, the Hollywood Reporter and TMZ.com reported that Nicki Minaj would be joining … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar One of the greatest guitarists in rock and roll history is Carlos Santana. Since his debut in the 1960s, he has rocked his way into the hearts of multiple generations through his incredible sounds and his ability to master … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar Did you know that approximately 200,000 people in the United States will be diagnosed with either a primary or metastatic brain tumor? Foundations like Head for the Cure have been seeking to find ways to eradicate brain cancer … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar Ten months after Regis Philbin left the morning talk show staple, Live’s remaining co-host Kelly Ripa and crew have finally found another person to join the cast. Dozens of men and women have sat beside Kelly and have … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar We have lost a comedic icon today. According to reports from TMZ, NBC News and the Los Angeles Times, legendary comedian Phyllis Diller passed away at age 95. For multiple decades, Diller has entertained millions of people … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar If you have not had the chance to read part one of my interview with Black Oxygen’s David Lyle, click here: https://jakes-take.com/2012/08/17/jacob-interviews-black-oxygens-david-lyle/ Ever since seeing Slash perform on MTV and … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar On Tuesday evening, 12 previously eliminated acts will have one last chance to impress America for a shot in this season’s semifinals. In this two-part series, which will crossover with my column on Examiner.com, I will look at … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar One of the hottest rock bands that is taking the nation by storm is Black Oxygen. Since the group’s formation in the late 2000s, the Kansas City rock band has gone from band night champions to opening up to some of the hottest … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar If you have not read my last war report, please read before moving on to this edition: https://jakes-take.com/2012/07/09/avengers-vs-x-men-war-report-2/ Warning! This article contains spoilers! The tide is turning in favor of … [Continue reading]
