A Tribute to Robin Williams (1951-2014)

Robin Williams death

  By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The world lost one of its greatest comedians. Multiple sources including ABC News, CNN, the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times and USA Today confirmed that Robin Williams passed away! He was one of … [Continue reading]

The Five Question Challenge with Stacy Clark

Stacy Clark

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Stacy Clark is the latest artist to tackle The Five Question Challenge. The Buffalo, New York native (and Orange County transplant) has won seven awards including the 2012 Artists in Music’s Best … [Continue reading]

Jesse Kinch continues to shine during “Rising Star” Top Eight

Jesse Kinch Rising Star

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com And, then there were eight! Tonight, Rising Star’s top eight artists sang their hearts out for a coveted spot in next week’s semifinals! Who brought their A-game? Did the artists gain the five-percent … [Continue reading]

Jake’s Movie Review: Guardians of the Galaxy

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy movie poster

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com When Marvel Studios announced that the Guardians of the Galaxy would be given the Silver Screen, non-comic book fans stated: “Who the hell are the Guardians of the Galaxy?” The Guardians of the Galaxy are a … [Continue reading]

Jake’s Movie Review: The Hundred-Foot Journey

The Hundred-Foot Journey Helen Mirren

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com One film that I had been anticipating this summer is The Hundred-Foot Journey. Produced by Hollywood powerhouses Steven Spielberg and Oprah Winfrey, The Hundred-Foot Journey focuses on the story of Hassan … [Continue reading]

The Five Question Challenge with Mighty Mark

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Cherry Hill native Mighty Mark is tackling this week’s Five Question Challenge! The Baltimore club music producer and DJ bridged the gap between the intensity of Baltimore club music and the futuristic style … [Continue reading]

Lindsey Stirling returns home to “AGT”

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last night, the second group of quarterfinalists competed for five spots in the Season Nine semifinals! Several acts rose to the challenge, others delivered disappointing performances and Juan Carlos became … [Continue reading]

“AGT” continues its Quarterfinals

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last week, America’s Got Talent returned to Radio City Music Hall! It was clear that a line had been drawn between contenders and pretenders as Baila Conmigo, David & Leeman, Dan Naturman, Miguel Dakota … [Continue reading]

The “Rising Star” Quarterfinals begin!

Rising Star Top 13

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com For the past six weeks, stars were made or fell from grace because of your votes, America! Now, we are down to 13 acts. In order to make it to the Semifinals, each singer must perform for your votes. The … [Continue reading]

The Five Question Challenge with The Crazy Carls’ Alex Baugh

The Crazy Carls

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a pleasure to welcome Orlando based band The Crazy Carls to Jake’s Take! Headlined by Alex Baugh (the group’s singer/songwriter/lead guitarist), The Crazy Carls’ catchy tracks and superb music videos … [Continue reading]

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