By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com As the hours of 2013 fade away into the sands of time, Jake’s Take wants to recognize the incredible performers from both sides of the pond, who delivered some amazing performances on Reality TV this year! 20. Donna Allen: “You Are So Beautiful” (The Voice: Season Five) The phenomenal Donna […]
Jake’s Take-The Top 12 Movies of 2013
December 30, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Jake’s Take continues its celebration of the best of 2013 with a look in the best of cinema. Here are 12 of the most memorable comedies, dramas and action films of the year: 12. Rush Ron Howard’s Rush speeds into our countdown at the number 12 spot. Moviegoers were left on […]
End of the Year Interview with fit2fat2fit’s Drew Manning
December 30, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com 2013 has been an incredible year for Drew Manning. The fit2fat2fit creator continued to inspire people around the world to lose weight with innovative fitness campaigns: Fit2MASS and the DietBet. He also appeared earlier this year on Extreme Weight Loss, where he helped fellow personal trainer Chris Powell with Alyssa’s weight […]
The “Kennedy Center Honors” Billy Joel, Carlos Santana & Shirley MacLaine
December 29, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com One special event that I look forward every year is The Kennedy Center Honors. Since its first ceremony in 1977, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts have honored some of the most celebrated and influential people in the arts and entertainment industry. Previous honorees have included Julie Andrews, […]
Ashton Martin’s Top 10 Best Moments from 2013
December 29, 2013 By
As we edge closer to New Year’s Eve, one of the Midwest’s most popular DJs, Ashton Martin, took over Jake’s Take to reveal his favorite moments from this year! 10. Young Friends of Art (YFA) Summer White Party: Our countdown kicks off with the Young Friends of Art Summer White Party at the Nelson-Atkins Museum […]
Jake’s Take-The Top 30 Songs of 2013: Part Two
December 28, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Missed part one of the countdown? Click here to read it: https://www.jakes-take.com/2013/12/jakes-take-the-top-30-songs-of-2013-part-one/ This is it! Here are the 15 best songs of 2013! 15. Jennifer Nettles: “That Girl” Jennifer Nettles kicks off our countdown with her first single off of her upcoming solo studio album! Her anti-“Jolene” gave listeners chills […]
Jake’s Take: The Top 30 Songs of 2013-Part One
December 27, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com As we continue to inch closer to the end of the year, Jake’s Take is counting down the elite of 2013 pop culture! Today begins a two-part series about the best songs of the year! 30. will.i.am & Miley Cyrus: “Fall Down” On paper, “Fall Down” looked like an uncanny […]
Jake’s Movie Reviews…Saving Mr. Banks
December 26, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Mary Poppins remains one of my all-time favorite films! I have the fondest memories of watching the film with my brother and my family multiple times a week between Pre-K and 2nd Grade. Saving Mr. Banks brilliantly tells the story on how after 20 years, Mickey’s creator was able to convince […]
A Conversation with Louis van Amstel
December 24, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a thrill to welcome three-time world Latin Dance Champion and Choreographer Louis van Amstel to Jake’s Take. He has entertained audiences nationwide with his nine appearances on Dancing with the Stars where he partnered with stars such as Lisa Rinna, Kelly Osbourne, Sabrina Bryan, Niecy Nash, and Priscilla Presley. […]
Jake’s Take’s Top 12 Albums of 2013
December 22, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com 2013 has been an incredible year for music! We have seen old favorites returned in style (Celine, Eminem, Elton and JT) and others flamed out (sorry Britney, Jay-Z and Lady Gaga)! Music lovers also saw the rising of two impeccable figures in the EDM world release their debut records and an […]
