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 […]
The Eight Best Blind Auditions from Week One of the Voice’s Fourth Season
March 27, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar The Voice is back…. with a vengeance! Some of the best undiscovered artists in the country traveled to Los Angeles to see if they could impress veteran Voice coaches Adam Levine and Blake Shelton plus newbies Shakira and Usher. Dozens have tried and while some were unsuccessful, others were able to convince […]
The Top 20 Blind Auditions of The Voice: Part Two
March 25, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar If you did not have the chance to read my article, click here: https://jakes-take.com/2013/03/the-top-20-blind-auditions-of-the-voice-part-one/ In a few short hours, new judges Usher and Shakira will join Adam Levine and Blake Shelton for the fourth season of The Voice. But before the newbies join the veterans at the coveted red chairs, here is […]
The Top 20 Blind Auditions of The Voice: Part One
March 24, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar The Voice’s fourth season’s Blind Auditions start tomorrow! In honor of the season premiere, jakes-take.com is counting down the 20 most unforgettable Blind Auditions in the franchise’s history. 20. Cassadee Pope-“Torn” (The Voice USA: Season Three) Our countdown kicks off with reigning champ Cassadee Pope’s superb cover of Natalie Imbruglia’s “Torn” that […]
Jacob’s Eye On…. Dancing with the Stars: Season 16-The Couples
March 18, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Tonight! Dancing with the Stars returns for its 16th season on ABC. So before Tom Bergeron and Brooke Burke-Charvet cue the Harold Wheeler Orchestra to bring them down to America’s favorite ballroom, here are some of my thoughts of this season’s pairings. Zendaya & Val Chmerkovskiy: Val just got off finishing third […]
Bon Jovi, Charlie Askew deliver on packed Idol results show
March 14, 2013 By
Last night, The Top 10 paid tribute to the show’s six American Idol winners. While there were several standout performances, only nine could move forward to next week’s live show. Who was in the Bottom Three? Did the judges use their coveted one season only save? Which two former eliminated Idols battled it out […]
Amber, Angie and Kree shine during Top 10 week of American Idol: Season 12
March 13, 2013 By
The American Idol Top 10 of Season 12 performed the music of the previous winners of American Idol for America’s votes! Who pleased judges Randy Jackson, Mariah Carey, Keith Urban and Nicki Minaj? Who might be heading home tomorrow night? Read on to find out…. Prayer leader Curtis Finch, Jr. tackled Fantasia’s coronation song: “I […]
A Conversation with Alice Tan Ridley
March 12, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Alice Tan Ridley is a fixture in the New York City singing community. For 25 years, she performed in the subways until she became a fan-favorite on shows like 30 Seconds of Fame and America’s Got Talent (AGT). In addition to appearing on those shows, she captivated audiences around the world with […]
A Conversation with Andrew De Leon: Part Two
March 9, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Opera singer Andrew De Leon had one of the most memorable auditions in America’s Got Talent history. But things fell apart for him after the stress that the show’s Vegas Week brought to the contestants. However, his journey on AGT was not over yet! Jacob Elyachar: What was your reaction when you […]
Jacob’s Eye On…Once Upon A Time-The Death
March 8, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Death is coming to Storybrooke! This Sunday, one of our favorite heroes or villains will fall. Today’s article focuses eight characters that might be on the chopping block and their odds of not surviving “The Miller’s Daughter.” Belle: 10,000 to 1 While Belle has been at the sidelines for the past couple […]
