‘The Kennedy Center Honors’ Cher, ‘Hamilton’ & Reba

(Photo property of The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts) By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Earlier this month, political leaders and international superstars arrived at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to … [Continue reading]

Jake’s Take At The Movies: Aquaman (2018 Film)

(Poster property of DC Comics & Warner Bros. Studios) By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Aquaman is not the first DC Comics superhero that comes out of fans’ mouths. In fact, the King of Seven Seas might not have even mentioned at all….at … [Continue reading]

Jake’s Take: Performers Who Deserve Kennedy Center Honors (The 2018 Edition)

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(Logo property of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts) By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com I always look forward to the Kennedy Center Honors. This prestigious event celebrates lifetime contributions in American culture and the … [Continue reading]

Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews (Week of December 21, 2018)

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By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com This is it! Welcome to the last 2018 edition of Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews. I took a look at some of the new material that some of our favorite artists left for music lovers to put under their trees. … [Continue reading]

Jake’s Take’s Best of 2018: The Top 20 Songs

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By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com   It is hard to believe that 2018 is coming to a close.  Throughout this year, countless songs have been released onto our favorite music streaming platforms and were uploaded onto YouTube.  For the first time, … [Continue reading]

A Word from the Publisher: Holiday Greetings (The 2018 Edition)

(Bitmoji property of Jake's Take)  By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com As Hanukkah concluded, I began to reflect on 2018.  This year was like Forrest Gump’s box of chocolates, I did not know what I was going to get. I could … [Continue reading]

Jake’s Take’s The Top 20 Albums of 2018

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(Bitmoji property of Jake's Take) In a few short weeks, we will say “Farewell” to 2018! Jake’s Take is continuing its celebration of the Best of 2018 by revealing its Top 20 albums.  Did your favorites make the cut?  Read on to find … [Continue reading]

A Night At The Theatre: Bette Davis Ain’t For Sissies

(Photo courtesy of Jessica Sherr) By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Many millennials and members of Generation Z might ask,“Who’s Bette Davis?” Thankfully, actress and playwright Jessica Sherr has the answer.  In her one woman show, … [Continue reading]

The Five Question Challenge with Lorenzo Doryon

(Album cover courtesy of Lynch Archer PR Entertainment) By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a pleasure to welcome Lorenzo Doryon to Jake’s Take. Originally from Italy, Lorenzo traveled to Los Angeles for a career in the entertainment … [Continue reading]

Jake’s Take: Early Thoughts & Predictions On The 2019 Grammy Noms

(Graphic property of the Recording Academy & CBS) By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is the most wonderful time of the year! The Recording Academy announced the artists, producers, and songwriters that have beennominated to receive a … [Continue reading]

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