By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The wait is almost over, Oncers! This Sunday, Once Upon A Time returns to ABC as the ultimate battle between good and evil begins! In one corner, a united family—Regina, Henry and Emma! The trio is looking to find the Author, who could give the former Evil Queen her lost happy […]
It’s ladies night on “American Idol XIV”
February 26, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last night, the American Idol XIV guys took the Fillmore stage and created memorable performances. I have a good feeling that this will be an easy task for half of the Idol Top 12 Ladies! So, which ladies impressed judges Harry Connick, Jr., Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban tonight? Who might […]
The “Idol” Top 12 Guys take Detroit by storm
February 25, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Attention, American Idol viewers! The power is now in your hands. The American Idol XIV Top 24 headed to Detroit for a two-week road trip to perform in front of judges Harry Connick, Jr., Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban and for a place in next week’s Top 16. Tonight, the Top […]
“The Voice: Season Eight” coaches “Get Lucky” as Blind Auditions continue
February 24, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last night, The Voice kicked off their eighth season with the returns of original coach six-time Grammy winner Christina Aguilera and the Blind Auditions. Both Pharrell and Blake each scored three artists, while the Queen of The Voice successfully recruited two artists. As for Adam….let’s just say that he has a […]
Xtina returns to “The Voice” as Season Eight Blind Auditions begin!
February 23, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The Queen of The Voice is back! The six-time Grammy winner returned to her chair after an absence of two seasons. Her fellow original coaches, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton, plus fan-favorite coach Pharrell will round out this season’s coaching panel. Tonight marked the first Blind Auditions of Season Eight! Which […]
An all-star group of musicians help the Grammys celebrate Stevie Wonder
February 16, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com One of my all-time favorite singer-songwriters is music legend Stevie Wonder. The Motown icon has released over 23 studio albums, 10 number one hits on the Billboard Hot 100 and won over 25 Grammy Awards in his six decades in the recording industry. Tonight, several generations of artists came together to […]
Jake’s Take: My Favorite SNL Moments & Characters
February 13, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com This weekend, Saturday Night Live will be celebrating their 40th Anniversary. An all-star group of alums and former hosts ranging from Jane Curtin, Dan Aykroyd and Chevy Chase to Jimmy Fallon, Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler will return to Studio 8H to honor the long-running NBC comedy series. In honor of […]
“American Idol XIV” continues its Hollywood Week
February 11, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome back to American Idol’s Hollywood Week! For 13 years, this crucial week is where the greatest talent rises from the pack and proves themselves worthy for a spot in the Top 24. After singing for their lives on the first solo day, the remaining contestants had to endure Hollywood Week’s […]
Jake’s Take On….Rosie O’Donnell’s departure from “The View”
February 11, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com One of my all-time favorite talk show hosts is Rosie O’Donnell! I first became a fan of the Queen of Nice when I was eight years-old and watched episodes of her first talk show: The Rosie O’Donnell Show and when she hosted various award shows such as The Grammys and Nickelodeon […]
The dreaded Group Round rear its ugly head on “Idol”
February 5, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com American Idol XIV kicked off its Hollywood Week last night! In a show first, the judges (Harry Connick, Jr., Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban) asked 38 of their most memorable performers to perform in front of them one more time! A good chunk of them including Adam Ezegelian, Trevor Douglas, Savion […]
