‘AGT’ Welcomes New Judges Gabrielle Union & Julianne Hough

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is the most wonderful time of the year! America’s Got Talent (AGT) is back for its fourteenth season! Actress Gabrielle Union (Bring It On and The Birth of a Nation) and former Dancing with the Stars judge Julianne Hough joined Got Talent veterans Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, and Terry Crews […]

‘America’s Got Talent: The Champions’ Premieres

Alex Magala, Bianca Ryan, the Clairvoyants, Susan Boyle & Vicki Barbolak headline week one of “America’s Got Talent: The Champions.”

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

‘Jake’s Take’ has recommendations for more performers to get honored by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

A Word From The Publisher: Reflecting On My 20s

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com On September 3, 2018, I will enter my third decade on this beautiful planet! It seems like a lifetime ago when I walked across the Macky Auditorium stage at the University of Colorado at Boulder with my bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism on May 4, 2011.  My 20s defined my journey […]

Olivia Munn Joins ‘America’s Got Talent’ Season 13 For A Golden Night Of TV

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The Newsroom and X-Men: Apocalypse actress Olivia Munn joined America’s Got Talent for week two of the Season 13 Judges’ Cuts. Which act did she select to advance to the Dolby Theatre live shows?  Read on to find out! The acts were excited that Olivia Munn, who is a super fan […]

Ken Jeong Joins “America’s Got Talent” For Season 13 Judges’ Cuts

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The America’s Got Talent Season 13 auditions are over! Now, the real game begins. The Judges’ Cuts round separates the contenders from the fakes. It also determines which acts advance to the Season 13 live shows, which are scheduled to take place at the Dolby Theatre. Each week, a superstar guest […]

‘America’s Got Talent’ Season 13 Auditions Ends With A Golden Buzzer

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com All eyes were on Heidi Klum as she introduced us to her Golden Buzzer act. This season, a plethora of performers took to the Pasadena Civic Center stage.  Their goal was to impress Klum and her fellow judges (Simon Cowell, Mel B, and Howie Mandel) for the chance to perform in […]

‘America’s Got Talent’ Season 13 Judges’ Auditions Continue

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com   Before I begin my America’s Got Talent recap, Jake’s Take would like to offer its thoughts, prayers, and positive light to the family, friends, and fans of Season Three winner Neal E. Boyd. Numerous media outlets such as CNN, FOX, and Variety revealed that Boyd passed away on Sunday, May […]

A Golden Array Of Performers Headline Week Two Of ‘America’s Got Talent’ Judges Auditions

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Before we dive into Week Two of America’s Got Talent: Season 13 Judges Auditions, here is a quick recap of last week’s season premiere: Oregon family band We Three made Mel B weep when they performed their original moving song, “Heaven’s Not Too Far Away,” which was dedicated to their mother […]

New Acts Invades ‘America’s Got Talent’ As Season 13 Kicks Off

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It’s the most wonderful time of the year! America’s Got Talent is back Season 13! Judges Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Mel B, and Howie Mandel return to the AGT judges table to find the next big act in America. Which Season 13 act will join Bianca Ryan, Terry Fator, Kenichi Ebina, […]

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