Amber, Angie and Kree shine during Top 10 week of American Idol: Season 12

The American Idol Top 10 of Season 12 performed the music of the previous winners of American Idol for America’s votes! Who pleased judges Randy Jackson, Mariah Carey, Keith Urban and Nicki Minaj?  Who might be heading home tomorrow night? Read on to find out…. Prayer leader Curtis Finch, Jr. tackled Fantasia’s coronation song: “I […]

New Music Releases: Week of March 10, 2013-Part Two: The Singles

By: Jacob Elyachar Yesterday, I reviewed the hottest albums from rock legends and SMASH’s Megan Hilty.   If you have not had the chance to read the article yet, click here: https://www.jakes-take.com/2013/03/new-music-releases-week-of-march-10-2013-part-one-the-albums/ Today, I focus on the latest singles from Sheryl Crow, Tate Stevens, The Band Perry, Coco Jones, Ciara and Natalie Maines. “Easy” by Sheryl […]

A Conversation with Alice Tan Ridley

By: Jacob Elyachar Alice Tan Ridley is a fixture in the New York City singing community. For 25 years, she performed in the subways until she became a fan-favorite on shows like 30 Seconds of Fame and America’s Got Talent (AGT). In addition to appearing on those shows, she captivated audiences around the world with […]

New Music Releases-Week of March 10, 2013: Part One-the Albums

By: Jacob Elyachar For the first time in 2013, New Music Releases will be divided into two parts. Part one focuses on the new albums released by rock royalty Eric Clapton, Bon Jovi and David Bowie plus music from Dave Grohl’s documentary: Sound City and SMASH’s Megan Hilty. Old Sock by Eric Clapton For his […]

Pentatonix rocks the Midland

By: Jacob Elyachar The Sing-Off winners treated hundreds of fans to an incredible show at the Midland Theatre in Kansas City. The quintet put on an amazing hour-and-15 minute set that showcased the group at its finest. They opened the show with their mash-up of two of Swedish House Mafia’s biggest hits: “Save the World” […]

A Conversation with Andrew De Leon: Part Two

By: Jacob Elyachar Opera singer Andrew De Leon had one of the most memorable auditions in America’s Got Talent history. But things fell apart for him after the stress that the show’s Vegas Week brought to the contestants. However, his journey on AGT was not over yet! Jacob Elyachar: What was your reaction when you […]

Jacob’s Eye On…Once Upon A Time-The Death

By: Jacob Elyachar Death is coming to Storybrooke! This Sunday, one of our favorite heroes or villains will fall. Today’s article focuses eight characters that might be on the chopping block and their odds of not surviving “The Miller’s Daughter.” Belle: 10,000 to 1 While Belle has been at the sidelines for the past couple […]

The American Idol Season 12 Top 10 are revealed

By: Jacob Elyachar Thousands of people of auditioned.  Hundreds made it to Hollywood Week. 40 made it to Las Vegas…. But only five girls and five guys were left standing! Read on to find out, who was sent home and who will be traveling across the country this summer on the American Idol tour? The […]

5 Questions with Theo Von

  By: Jacob Elyachar Theo Von (@TheoVon) is always making his fans laugh. The rising comedy superstar is the host of the successful Yahoo! recap webseries: Primetime in No Time and has appeared on multiple shows and podcasts including the fourth season of Last Comic Standing, Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham and The Comedy Sideshow […]

Jacob Reviews….Age of Ultron #1

By: Jacob Elyachar Warning! Spoilers are ahead! Ultron is back and he is about to shake up the Marvel Universe in a huge way. Age of Ultron is a 10-issue maxi-series written by celebrated Marvel scribe Brian Michael Bendis and with artwork from Bryan Hitch, Brandon Peterson and Carlos Pacheco shows how the longtime Avengers […]

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