By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com If you talk to anyone that knows me, they will instantly tell you who my favorite Voice coach is the one and only Christina Aguilera! Next week, the Queen of The Voice to celebrate the NBC singing competition’s tenth season. In honor of her return, Jake’s Take is presenting its […]
“American Idol” alums return home to duet with the next generation
February 18, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last night, the remaining members of the American Idol Top 24 took their cases to the judges (Harry Connick, Jr., Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban) on why they should be in the Final 14. Some artists soared and might be advanced to the live rounds, others faltered and had their dreams […]
12 more artists sing for “American Idol” glory
February 17, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last week, the first half of the American Idol XV Top 24 performed! However, the judges (Harry Connick, Jr., Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban) only saved Mackenzie Bourg, Jeneve Rose Mitchel, Sonika Vaid, Gianna Isabella, Avalon Young, Thomas Stringfellow and La’Porsha Renae and advanced to the Final 14. Tonight, 12 more […]
Artists shine at 2016 Grammy Awards
February 15, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com This is it! Tonight, some of the biggest stars in the music industry performed at the Staples Center for music’s biggest night. Which artists soared to the top? Who took home the most awards? Read on to find out… (Editor’s Note: I have graded each performance) Taylor Swift kicked off the […]
Jake’s Take: My Favorite Grammy Moments of the 2000s & 2010s
February 14, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Tomorrow night, music’s biggest artists and producers will gather at the Staples Center for the 58th Annual Grammy Awards! But, before host LL Cool J and the rest of the performers will take the stage, Jake’s Take is looking back on some of the best moments from the past 16 years! […]
Fan-favorites return home as “American Idol” begins its Top 24 Round
February 10, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last week, the American Idol judges (Harry Connick, Jr., Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban) picked out the final Top 24! Tonight, 12 singers (MacKenzie Bourg, Jordan Sasser, La’Porsha Renae, James VIII, Sonika Vaid, Gianna Isabella, Jeneve Rose Mitchell, Jenna Renae, Emily Brooke, Thomas Stringfellow, Stephany Negrete and Avalon Young) sang for […]
Ladies & Gentlemen: Meet Your “American Idol XV” Top 24
February 4, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com This is it, ladies and gentlemen! Tonight, the American Idol judges (Harry Connick, Jr., Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban) introduced fans to the final contestants who will hopefully join Kelly Clarkson, Clay Aiken, Jennifer Hudson, Carrie Underwood, Chris Daughtry, Adam Lambert, Haley Reinhart, Jessica Sanchez, Candice Glover and Clark Beckham […]
“American Idol’s” Final Solo Night
February 3, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last week, the American Idol XV hopefuls arrived in Los Angeles for the FOX singing competition’s “final” Hollywood Week. As the contestants faced the Lines of 10 and Group Day, judges Harry Connick, Jr., Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban slimed the hopefuls down to a couple lucky contestants. Tonight, the remaining […]
The Final “American Idol” Hollywood Week begins!
January 27, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Over the past two weeks, the Idol judges (Harry Connick, Jr., Jennifer Lopez & Keith Urban) handed out countless golden tickets to hopefuls who wanted to be the bookend to Kelly Clarkson. However, the judges can only take 24 singers to Idol’s final live shows! In order for the judges to […]
“America’s Got Talent” audition tour stops in Kansas City
January 24, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com America’s Got Talent (AGT) made its first stop in Kansas City in 11 years on its audition tour. Hopefuls packed into the Kansas City Convention Center for a chance to win $1,000,000 and an opportunity to headline their own Las Vegas show. “The America’s Got Talent auditions is like throwing a […]
