By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com So far this season, hundreds of hopefuls have auditioned to be the final American Idol. But, in order to get to Hollywood, the aspiring singers must go through the producers and Idol alums such as Kris Allen, Clay Aiken, Ruben Studdard and Taylor Hicks before they are worthy to face the […]
A Conversation with Haley Reinhart
January 12, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is an honor to welcome Haley Reinhart to Jake’s Take! Haley was one of the lucky singers to make to the Judges’ Round of American Idol’s tenth anniversary season. After charming Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler with her covers of Alicia Keys’ “Fallin’” and the Beatles’ “Oh! Darling,” […]
“American Idol” heads to Little Rock & San Fran
January 7, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The American Idol farewell season auditions continue! Tonight, Ryan and judges Harry Connick, Jr., Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban returned to San Francisco for one final time and paid a stop to Little Rock, Arkansas in their search to find the bookend to Kelly Clarkson’s legacy. Who showed potential and might […]
“American Idol” begins its farewell season
January 6, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com After 14 years of introducing us to the best undiscovered talent in the country, the long running American Idol begins its swan song tonight. Tonight, the judges (Harry Connick, Jr., Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban) began looking for the final American Idol. Their journey took them to Denver and Atlanta. To […]
Jake’s Take-The 30 Greatest Talents that “American Idol” Discovered-Part One
January 2, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com In four days, American Idol will air its final auditions! I have watched Idol since Season Two (2003) and professionally reviewed the show since Season 11 (2012) and one thing that keeps me coming back to the FOX singing competition is the show’s ability to transform ordinary people into household names […]
“The Kennedy Center Honors” Carole King, George Lucas & Rita Moreno
December 29, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The Kennedy Center Honors is one television program that I look forward to every year. Over the past 15 years, I have enjoyed watching some of my favorite pop culture legends such as Barbra Streisand, Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, Carol Burnett, David Letterman, Dolly Parton, Dame Elizabeth Taylor, Sir Elton John, […]
Jake’s Take: Top 10 Duets from Reality TV (The 2015 Edition)
December 17, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com As Jordan Smith continues to celebrate his victory on ‘The Voice,’ Jake’s Take is reliving the best duets from your favorite Reality TV shows! 10. Team Gwen (Jeffrey Austin, Korin Bukowski & Braiden Sunshine) & Gwen Stefani: “You Get What You Give” ‘The Voice: Season Nine’ Separately each member of Team […]
An all-star cast celebrate the end of ‘The Voice: Season Nine’
December 15, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com This is it! Last night, the Top Four (Jordan Smith, Jeffery Austin, Emily Ann Roberts and Barrett Baber) took the stage and delivered three performances that showcased why they should win the NBC singing competition. According to MJsBigBlog, all four ‘Voice’ artists cracked the iTunes Top 10 with Jordan securing four […]
‘The Voice: Season Nine’ Top 4 duke it out for the crown
December 14, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com This is it, folks! After countless Blind Auditions, Battle Rounds, Knockout Rounds and live show performances, we are down to this season’s Top Four artists. Tonight, Jordan Smith (Team Adam), Emily Ann Roberts (Team Blake), Barrett Baber (Team Blake) and Jeffery Austin (Team Gwen) sang one last time for your votes, […]
Jake’s Take: Happy Retirement, Willard Scott!
December 14, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The Today Show will be saying goodbye to one of its iconic cast members tomorrow morning. After 35 years of delivering the nation’s weather and wishing centennials “Happy Birthday” (courtesy of Smuckers), Willard Scott’s final broadcast will be on December 15, 2015. Mr. Scott’s departure marks the end of a chapter […]
