By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Tonight, American Idol will air its final episode. The FOX singing juggernaut has been a part of my life since I was an eighth-grader at Oxford Middle School in Overland Park, Kansas. Ok, I missed the great Kelly versus Justin battle during the summer of 2002, but thanks to my mother, […]
The 12 Greatest Talent Competition Judges of All-Time
April 6, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com (Article originally was written: April 6, 2016; Updated on May 29, 2016) Starting this Tuesday, America’s Got Talent creator Simon Cowell will join Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum and Mel B at the AGT judges table for the NBC talent competition’s eleventh season! In honor of Mr. Cowell’s return of judging […]
The Top 10 Best American Idol Season 15 performances
April 5, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is hard to believe that American Idol will crown its final winner on Thursday. Before we find out if La’Porsha Renae, Trent Harmon or Dalton Rapattoni will be the bookend to Kelly Clarkson, Jake’s Take looks at the ten best performances from the FOX Singing Competition’s final year. 10-MacKenzie […]
Blake Shelton has the last word as “The Voice: Season 10” Knockouts conclude
April 4, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The Voice: Season 10 Knockouts are almost over! Before we get to the final Knockout performances of the season, here is where our teams stand: Adam Levine: Owen Danoff & Shalyah Fearing (Stolen from Team Pharrell) Blake Shelton: Adam Wakefield, Katie Basden & Paxton Ingram Pharrell Williams: Emily Keener, Hannah Huston, […]
“Once Upon A Time” presents When Hades met Zelena
April 3, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the latest production of Once Upon A Time. Tonight, Mister Tze Chun and Miss Dana Horgan present a deadly tale of romance in this episode of the ABC fairy tale drama. Last week, we learned that the Lord of the Underworld shared a special past […]
Miley Cyrus advises as “The Voice: Season 10” Knockouts continue
March 29, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last Friday, The Voice delivered one of its most polarizing casting announcements in its five-year history. Pop music and TV icon Miley Cyrus would be joining Adam Levine, Blake Shelton and fellow new coach Alicia Keys for The Voice: Season 11! Fans were divided with the announcement to say the least, […]
Emma & “The Brother Jones” headline Once Upon A Time
March 27, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Since Once Upon A Time (OUAT)’s third season, fans have been falling head over heels for Captain Swan. For those new to the OUAT universe, Captain Swan is the ship name for Emma Swan and Captain Killian “Hook” Jones. Their relationship had their ups and downs from his brief partnership with […]
When the Dark One meets the God of the Underworld
March 20, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com What happens when Once Upon A Time’s resident Dark One meets the Lord of the Underworld? Tonight, we got the answer to that question as Mr. Gold met Hades! What deal did Storybrooke’s resident antagonist make with the Lord of the Underworld? Read on to find out… In his chamber, Hades […]
“The Voice: Season 10” Blinds end & the Battles begin!
March 14, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com This is it, Voice fans! Tonight, The Voice: Season Ten Blind Auditions came to a close, and the highly anticipated Battle Rounds began. Before we get to the final Blinds of the night, here is where the teams stand: Adam Levine: Caroline Burns, John Gilman, Katherine Ho, Laith Al-Saadi, Nate Butler, […]
Jake’s Take visits American Idol and his exclusive finalist interviews
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com American Idol has been a fixture in my life since I was in middle school! I have fond memories of watching the FOX singing competition turn ordinary people into household names. I will always remember where I was when I watched Clay Aiken’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” Jennifer Hudson’s “Circle of […]