The “American Idol XIV” Top 48 visit the House of Blues

American Idol judges create the Top 24

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The American Idol XIV Top 48 have passed several crucial tests including the infamous group rounds and the final solo day! However, in order to here the coveted phrase: “You made it to the Top 24!” from Harry … [Continue reading]

New Music Releases: Week of February 16, 2015

Imagine Dragons Smoke + Mirrors

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to the latest edition of New Music Releases! This week, I am taking an in-depth look from the latest new music from Top 40 favorites and a couple of potential candidates to be 2015’s Breakout … [Continue reading]

An all-star group of musicians help the Grammys celebrate Stevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder and friends perform at Grammy tributes

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 … [Continue reading]

Jake’s Take: My Favorite SNL Moments & Characters

SNL 40

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 … [Continue reading]

“American Idol XIV” continues its Hollywood Week

American Idol Group Round

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 … [Continue reading]

Jake’s Take On….Rosie O’Donnell’s departure from “The View”

Rosie O'Donnell leaves The VIew

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 … [Continue reading]

New Music Releases: Week of February 9, 2015

Face the Fire Michelle Chamuel

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Did everyone enjoy the Grammys? While Sam Smith is still taking his victory lap for his four wins, New Music Releases marches forward with artists who might just shake things up at the 2016 Grammy … [Continue reading]

Superstars & legends rock the Staples Center to celebrate the 2015 Grammys

The Grammy 2015 performers

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It’s the most wonderful time of the year! No, it is not Christmas! It’s the Grammys! Tonight, the greatest artists in the world arrived in the Staples Center to entertain their fellow artists and the … [Continue reading]

Jake’s Take: My All-Time Favorite Grammy Moments

Beyonce and Tina Turner Grammys 2008

  By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The Grammys are tomorrow night! This year, a diverse group of artists ranging from current chart-toppers such as Katy Perry, Kanye West, Sam Smith and Jessie J to music legends such as Madonna, Sir … [Continue reading]

The dreaded Group Round rear its ugly head on “Idol”

American Idol contestants

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 … [Continue reading]

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