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 that includes a New York Times best seller and supplements and clothing lines. […]
The Six Reasons Why Fans Loved Planet Comicon 2013
April 7, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Fans had an incredible time attending Planet Comicon this year! As the last purchases are made and fans start to exit Bartle Hall, here is a countdown on the six reasons why fans loved attending Planet Comicon 2013. #6: Bartle Hall This was a great venue for Planet Comicon. It allowed the […]
The Top 10 Things to Do at Planet Comicon
April 5, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Planet Comicon starts tomorrow at Bartle Hall in Kansas City. In order to help participants have a memorable experience at Planet Comicon, jakes-take.com has 10 items that are a must for pop culture fans of all ages. #10: Star Wars Fans Unite! Ever wanted to join the Rebel Alliance or the Galactic […]
A Tribute to Roger Ebert (1942-2013)
April 4, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar The legendary and celebrated film critic Roger Ebert has lost his battle with cancer. Mr. Ebert was born in Urbana, Illinois on June 18, 1942 to Annabel and Walter H. Ebert. He slowly began to fall in love with journalism, when he attended Urbana High School during the late 1950s and wrote […]
Few artists stood out during Idol’s Rock Week
April 3, 2013 By
Tonight, CBS Television City was rocking! The Top Seven Idol contenders tackled some of rock music’s greatest anthems. To add to the pressure, guitar guru Orianthi backed the contestants. Who brought the house down? Who is in danger of leaving tomorrow night? Read on to find out… New Orleans’ native son Burnell Taylor kicked the […]
Jacob’s Eye On….Planet Comicon 2013
April 3, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Fanboys and Fangirls will unite this weekend for Kansas City’s number one comic book and pop culture convention: Planet Comicon. For 13 years, this two-day celebration has brought out thousands of fans to mingle with some of their favorite creators and media personalities. “What I love about Planet Comicon is how amazing […]
Singers continue to astonish the Voice coaches on night three of Blind Auditions
April 1, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Last week, The Voice returned for its fourth season and delivered several potential superstars. Before tonight’s episode, Shakira led the coaches with four contestants, followed by Voice veterans Adam Levine and Blake Shelton and newcomer Usher scored three contestants each. Did the men gained more team members tonight? Did Shakira keep up […]
The 20 Best Songs from the First Quarter in 2013: Part Two
March 31, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar This is it! Here are the 10 songs that have made us smile, cry and even go: “Huh?” during the first quarter of 2013. 10. “I’m Not Your Hero” by Tegan & Sara It was risky for the Canadian duo to trade their folk rock beats for a louder pop rock sound. […]
The 20 Best Songs of the First Quarter in 2013: Part One
March 30, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar There have been countless of albums and singles that have dropped since January 8, 2013. This two-part countdown focuses on the 20 best songs that were released during the first quarter of 2013. 20. “Sure Be Cool If You Did” by Blake Shelton The two-time winning Voice coach’s ballad showcased great background […]
Idol’s Top Eight Pay Homage to the Motor City
March 27, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Tonight, the eight remaining contestants tackled the songs of Detroit. Who made the Detroit icons proud? Were the judges a little harsher this week after Jimmy Iovine’s truth bombs? Read on to find out…. Up first was frontrunner Candice Glover. She made guest mentor Smokey Robinson cry when the Motown icon saw […]
