By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com One of the most inspirational world leaders has passed away. Last night, multiple news outlets ranging from NBC and the BBC to ESPN and Entertainment Weekly reported that former (and first black) South African President and humanitarian Nelson Mandela died at the age of 95. For a majority of his life, […]
A frontrunner is eliminated from “The Voice”
December 3, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last night, six artists gave it their all to secure a place in next week’s Final Five Live Shows. At this stage in the competition, we have seen fan favorites such as Frenchie Davis, Jamar Rogers, Amanda Brown and Judith Hill surprisingly eliminated from the show. So was a frontrunner […]
“The Voice: Season Five” Top Six pay tributes to loved ones
December 2, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Every year, thousands audition for a spot on The Voice. Only a few lucky hundred are able to stand in front of four of the biggest names in music: Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, CeeLo Green and Christina Aguilera. This year, 48 artists were able to convince the superstar coaches that they […]
Henry’s adoption and an Octavian twist is revealed on “Once Upon A Time”
December 1, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last time, Oncers saw the gang…they failed to stop Henry from giving his heart to Peter Pan (aka his great-grandfather, Neal’s grandfather…. and Rumple’s daddy!). What did his family (especially his mothers: Regina and Emma) do to save him? Read on to find out! Before viewers found how the Charmings and […]
Jake’s Take Ranks The Voice: Season Five-Top Six
November 27, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, Jakes-take.com Last night, The Voice: Season Five Top Six were revealed! Here are my thoughts on who might make the finale and who should be sent home next week. 1. Matthew Schuler (Team Christina) Since his impeccable Blind Audition (all four chairs turned 12 seconds into the audition), many fans have […]
CeeLo and Ellie Goulding take “The Voice” stage as two more singers exit
November 26, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last night, I had the incredible opportunity to go to Universal Studios Hollywood for a taping of The Voice. For someone who has been a long time fan of this show, I had a blast! I met the show’s musical director, Paul Mirkovich, and was a couple of yards away […]
New Music Releases: Week of November 24, 2013
November 26, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, Jakes-take.com Need last minute gift ideas for Chanukah? Try getting these albums and singles for your friends and family! Back to Brooklyn by Barbra Streisand The legendary EGOT winner released her eighth live album today! Back to Brooklyn showcases Barbra at her best. Her enchanting vocals will make listeners fall under […]
Team Christina and Team Blake perform on Voice’s Top 10 Results Show
November 19, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Last night, The Voice Top 10 sang their hearts out! While none of the artists did not make it into iTunes’ Top 10, they delivered memorable performances. Unfortunately, two of them were eliminated at the end of the show. So which artists were declared safe? Who were the final three artists that […]
Song choices are the name of the game on “The Voice: Season Five” Top 10 night!
November 18, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Tonight, three performers from both Team(s) Adam and Blake and two from both Team CeeLo and Christina performed for your votes! Which artist steamrolled past the competition? Which acts might need the Instant Save? Read on to find out…. Before the melee began, the Top 10 united to perform the Mowgli’s “Say […]
Jake’s Comic Book Reviews…Week of November 11, 2013
November 16, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Missed your favorite comic books that came out this week? Here is a quick recap of four big titles that dropped into comic book shops around the world… Warning! Spoilers are ahead! All-New X-Men #18 Creative Team: Brian Bendis (Writer), Stuart Immonen (Penciller), Wade von Grawbadger (Inker) & Marte Garcia (Colorist) […]
