By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com For the past 13 years, I always look forward to watching the American Idol finale. The final stage of the FOX singing competition (which ends its course on May 2016) always delivers impeccable milestone performances. Kelly Clarkson’s “A Moment Like This,” Clay Aiken’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” Fantasia’s “Dreams,” Adam Lambert’s […]
“The Voice” Final Five fight for the Finale
May 11, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com And, then there were five! Following Team Christina’s Kimberly Nichole’s shocking elimination, the remaining five artists (Sawyer Fredericks, Koryn Hawthorne, India Carney, Joshua Davis and Meghan Linsey) had to deliver the performances of their lives in order to convince America that they were worthy of a trip to the finale! Which […]
“OUAT” has a season finale full of “Heroes & Villains”
May 10, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Once Upon A Time: Season Four started out with a simple wish from Storybrooke’s former Evil Queen: “Villains should have their happy endings.” Angry that Emma Swan and Captain Hook accidentally brought back Robin Hood’s first love, “Marian” (who was later revealed to be the treacherous Zelena) to the present day, […]
OUAT-Season Four’s Most Memorable Moments
May 8, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com This Mother’s Day, Once Upon A Time will air its series changing season finale! Before we find out if Henry can save everyone from the Author’s pen, here are several highlights from this season of OUAT! Elsa’s arrival in Storybrooke Technically, Season Four began at the very end of “There’s No […]
“American Idol” Top Four head home for a Hero’s welcome
May 6, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Over the past couple of years, the American Idol hometown visits are a cornerstone to the show and a right of passage for every Idol semifinalist. Who doesn’t remember seeing Elliott Yamin’s emotional return to Richmond? How about seeing a sea of people filling up Kansas City Live at the Power […]
“The Voice” has a class reunion as The Top Five are revealed
May 5, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The Voice should open a business for hosting for reunions because these alumni get-togethers have been growing in size for over the past few weeks. Last week, the show brought back three fan-favorite coaches (CeeLo Green, Usher & Gwen Stefani) to help the coaches mentor their remaining contestants…now, four of the […]
“The Voice: Season Eight” Top Six perform twice!!
May 4, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last week, The Voice’s nail-biting save saw America rally behind Team Christina’s India Carney as they successfully eliminated 2/3 of Team Blake! Now, only six artists remain! Tonight, The Voice Top Six took to the stage twice and delivered performances that got them closer to that recording contract with Universal Music […]
Country icons mentor “Idol” Top Five
April 29, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It’s hard to believe that the American Idol XIV finale is almost two weeks way and we still have not had any show-stopping performances. Over in Voice World, artists such as Kimberly Nichole, India Carney, Sawyer Fredericks, Koryn Hawthorne and even eliminated artists such as Sarah Potenza, Hannah Kirby and Rob […]
Jason DeRulo, Rozzi Crane & Lee Brice visit “The Voice”
April 28, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last night, The Voice Top Eight took the stage! With the help of several former coaches (CeeLo Green, Usher & Gwen Stefani), several contestants (Kimberly Nichole, Joshua Davis and Koryn Hawthorne) rose above the pack and delivered spectacular performances. So who won a place in the Final Six? Which artists had […]
CeeLo, Usher & Gwen return to “The Voice”
April 27, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Tonight, The Voice hosted its first reunion! Former coaches CeeLo Green (Seasons 1-3 & 5), Usher (Seasons 4 & 6) and Gwen Stefani (Season 7) returned home to the show’s Universal Studios Hollywood-based set to assist current coaches Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Pharrell Williams and Christina Aguilera in mentoring their […]
