By: Jacob Elyachar In the final two days of 2012, many people will be reminiscing over the best that this year had to offer. I will be counting down the 20 best performances from competitive singing competition shows. For the first time ever, both the United Kingdom’s version of X Factor and Australia version of […]
The 10 Best Performances from X Factor: Season Two
December 19, 2012 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Tonight, X Factor’s final three: Carly Rose Sonenclar, Tate Stevens and Fifth Harmony will take the stage one final time to make their respective mentors: Britney Spears, L.A. Reid and Simon Cowell proud and to convince America, why they are worthy of the $5,000,000 recording contract. But, before the action starts on […]
Jacob Interviews….Singer/Songwriter Jared Blake
December 17, 2012 By
By: Jacob Elyachar While Nicholas David, Terry McDermott and Cassadee Pope prepare for the final round of competition on The Voice, I had the chance to catch up with season one quarterfinalist Jared Blake. Before he wowed the audience with his incredible covers of “Not Ready to Make Nice” and “Use Somebody,” the Arkansas […]
Jacob Reviews….VH1 Divas Live! 2012
December 16, 2012 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Several of the strongest vocalists on the planet gathered at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles to pay tribute to some of the legendary Divas of our time. After a quick pre-recorded message from Demi Lovato honoring the fallen victims of Newton, Connecticut massacre, viewers saw an incredible performance from show host […]
The Top 10 Performances of The Voice: Season Three
December 16, 2012 By
By: Jacob Elyachar As The Voice: Season Three finalists Nicholas David, Terry McDermott and Cassadee Pope prepare for the biggest performances of their lives, I will look back at this season’s most memorable performances from every stage of the competition of this incredible season. 10. Daniel Rosa: “Somebody That I Used to Know” One […]
Potential L.A. Reid replacements on X Factor
December 14, 2012 By
By: Jacob Elyachar While Carly Rose Sonenclar, Tate Stevens and Fifth Harmony prepare for the biggest week of their lives, Simon Cowell and the X Factor team must begin making arrangements to find another judge as L.A. Reid has announced his departure from the series. Here are five names that could potentially sit alongside Simon […]
Jacob Reviews….The first half of the second season of Once Upon A Time
December 3, 2012 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Once Upon A Time’s first half of its sophomore season ended on a happy note as Emma and Snow returned home to their family and friends after being away in the remains of the Enchanted Forest. Unfortunately, their reunion maybe cut short as Regina’s wicked mother: Cora and Captain Hook escaped the […]
Jacob’s Eye On….The X Factor USA’s Top Six
November 30, 2012 By
By: Jacob Elyachar In another shocking elimination last night, America sent home Paige Thomas while the judges were forced the make the most difficult elimination of the season to save either Vino Alan or Diamond White and voted to eliminate Alan from the competition. Now that we are in the final weeks of The X […]
Jacob’s Eye On….Dancing with the Stars: All-Stars Finale
November 26, 2012 By
By: Jacob Elyachar In just a couple of hours: Shawn Johnson and Derek Hough, Kelly Monaco and Val Chmerkovskiy and Melissa Rycroft and Tony Dovolani will compete one last time for America’s votes and judges’ points Whoever receives the highest amount of votes and will walk away with the show’s coveted Mirror Ball Trophy. In […]
A Conversation with Singer/Actress Frenchie Davis: Part One
November 23, 2012 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com One of the most powerful performers that has ever graced The Voice is singer-actress Frenchie Davis. The Broadway star’s high-octane performances still remain some of the most memorable moments in the show’s history. Recently, I had the opportunity to speak with her for a two-part interview. Jacob Elyachar: How did you […]
