The 20 Best Reality TV Performances from 2013

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 … [Continue reading]

Jake’s Take-The Top 12 Movies of 2013

Saving Mr. Banks poster

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 … [Continue reading]

End of the Year Interview with fit2fat2fit’s Drew Manning

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 … [Continue reading]

The “Kennedy Center Honors” Billy Joel, Carlos Santana & Shirley MacLaine

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 … [Continue reading]

Ashton Martin’s Top 10 Best Moments from 2013

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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 … [Continue reading]

Jake’s Take-The Top 30 Songs of 2013: Part Two

Lady Gaga and Christina Aguilera The Voice

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 … [Continue reading]

Jake’s Take: The Top 30 Songs of 2013-Part One

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. … [Continue reading]

Jake’s Movie Reviews…Saving Mr. Banks

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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 … [Continue reading]

A Conversation with Louis van Amstel

Louis van Amstel

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 … [Continue reading]

Jake’s Take’s Top 12 Albums of 2013

Justin Timberlake The 20/20 Experience: The Complete Experience CD

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 … [Continue reading]

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