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MTV's 'Rock the Cradle' is a horrible idea

Feb 11, 2008, 02:14 PM | by Michael Slezak

Categories: Celebrity babies, Hell to the no!, Music, Reality TV

Babies_l Half the fun of American Idol is in seeing a pharmacy clerk like Elliott Yamin or an auto-service rep like Chris Daughtry break out of a life of working-class anonymity and get a chance at record deal. Which is exactly why MTV's idea for Rock the Cradle, in which children of celebrities will compete for music stardom, is so utterly unappealing.

Come on, MTV! No one wants to watch a show in which rich, privileged young people get help from a large corporate conglomerate in making all their dreams come true. (Unless one of those young people is Blanket Jackson.)

So step away from Rumer Willis, James Garfunkel, and Bobbi Kristina Brown. We'd rather you miss out on the next Jakob Dylan or Wilson Phillips than risk creating another Nicole Richie or Kim Kardashian 2.0.

You may, however, return a certain Billy Idol video to your rotation. Rock the cradle of love…yes the cradle of love... don't rock easily, it's true...


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Zazzo Sun, May 25, 2008 at 03:36 PM EST

This show is really stupid, first and foremost, just because thier parents were famous singers, doesnt make their children good singers too, this show has proven it, these ppl really dont have vocal talent, the talent they have is stuff they picked up from listening to ppl in their surroundings, i laugh everytime i hear them its patyhetic, and the judges have the nerve to tell em they are good (mommy and daddy have paid them well or whoever) this show makes me puke, yet i still watch it, so i must find it entertaining somehow, but more cuz its full of boring offspring with no talent lol, put these ppl on actuall best singer shows (without ppl knowing who they are) and they wouldnt stand a chance, the judges would be laughing their asses off.

trashwire Tue, May 6, 2008 at 02:51 PM EST

I think this show is an awesome idea! America Idol is not a legit show anymore, it's a freak show. Why not beat them at their own game by putting real freaks (Chloe Lattanzi) in the mix?

Check out my Rock the Cradle review on Trashwire.com at:
http://trashwire.com/2008/05/02/rock-the-cradle-is-like-heroin

Mara Thu, Apr 17, 2008 at 10:12 PM EST

They need to get rid of the black lady judge. Crosby Loggins was very good but to give him a 10 because you "lust for him" is embarrassing. Every week she flirts with the poor dude.

jwatson1968 Sun, Apr 13, 2008 at 11:41 PM EST

The only thing good about this show is BELINDA CARLISLE. PERIOD!

dl Fri, Apr 11, 2008 at 03:16 AM EST

jesse money got ripped off!

andria Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 10:27 PM EST

oh and chloe (i guess that's her name) sounds like a joss stone, amy winehouse wannabe.

andria Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 10:20 PM EST

this was my new favorite show until america voted for that big lip beast to stay on the show. she calls that singing? and people actually like her? wtf? if i sang like that people would think that i was crazy. if she went on american idol singing like that randy, paula and simon would laugh at her.

J Mon, Apr 7, 2008 at 03:56 AM EST

This is the best show MTV has come out with in yrs. Finally a show thats actually about music and not some rich bimbos or trashy party girls. And finally something thats not rap, rnb or hip hop themed. Plus this show has better music than Idol. Just cuz the ppl on the show have once famous parents doesnt mean they should be denied a chance at a contract. Not all the parents have money and tons of connections. I say you dont like the show and musicians on the show changed the channel. The only thing needs to change on this show is getting rid of Belinda Carlise or however you spell her name. I notice she isnt listed on the iamonmtv.com site as a judge and maybe not even the page on mtv.com. perhaps they got rid of her bum. Her giving Jesse Snider a 5 and Chloe a 9.5 is reason alone to fire her. I like the show and will watch it.

Joni Sun, Apr 6, 2008 at 08:39 PM EST

I think Crosby was the best. I hope he goes far. I didn't really care too much for the girls. I don't know why Chloe messed with her face like that. She used to be so beautiful. Her lips actually looked like they were bleeding. And I would like to vote off both Belinda and the host.

TheMan Sat, Apr 5, 2008 at 05:33 PM EST

Rock the Cradle......hmmm...do those wannabe singers know they've been punked? Absolute garbage! The fact that folks allowed these kids to be embarrassed publicly borders on abuse....cuz they are HORRIBLE. Belinda Carlisle jacked up her face somethin' fierce. I hope the cracker jack surgeon that ripped her off is back in Jamaica avoiding litigation.

Allen Fri, Apr 4, 2008 at 11:57 PM EST

Poor chloe lattanzi... the girl looks like a drag queen on crack, and if your performance was terrible and you know it, grow a pair and admit it... do not use the "My ears were out! I LIKE, COULD NOT hear myself! like OMYGOD!!" excuse.

kassie Fri, Apr 4, 2008 at 11:55 PM EST

Poor chloe lattanzi... the girl looks like a drag queen on crack, and if your performance was terrible and you know it, grow a pair and admit it... do not use the "My ears were out! I LIKE, COULD NOT hear myself! like OMYGOD!!" excuse.

steve Thu, Apr 3, 2008 at 10:50 PM EST

WHATS THE DEAL WITH THE LOW BUDGET WANNA BE RYAN SEACREST!!!!!!!!

Jay Bronstein Thu, Apr 3, 2008 at 10:33 PM EST

WHO DOESN’T HAVE THE BEAT???

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE…..get Belinda Carlisle off the show ‘Rock the Cradle’ as a judge. She’s a travesty!

Giving Jesse Synder a 5.0 for an amazing performance, and then that Chloe Lattanzi’s horrid performance a 10.0. Belinda is lost!

She was a GO GO…so please, help her GO GO off the show!

mtv rock the cradle Mon, Mar 31, 2008 at 11:11 PM EST

hopefully the music will be better than some of the crap sung in american idol...
http://www.rock-the-cradle.net

Gordon Mon, Mar 31, 2008 at 11:44 AM EST

I'm only watching for the band!!!!

BigHomey Wed, Mar 26, 2008 at 12:57 AM EST

Both shows Idol and Cradle are produced by Fremantle Media. It's shot in Studio City, CA at CBS......

Jess Mon, Mar 24, 2008 at 08:12 PM EST

I actually did the layout for the first episode....which is being filmed in times square. And its going to be pretty freaking GHEY!

Jess Mon, Mar 24, 2008 at 08:12 PM EST

I actually did the layout for the first episode....which is being filmed in times square. And its going to be pretty freaking GHEY!

Amaranth Sat, Mar 22, 2008 at 06:16 PM EST

I actually think this is an interesting idea. I'm quite curious to see if the children of famous music artists are just as talented as their parents.

Michelle Mon, Mar 17, 2008 at 09:54 PM EST

I will watch

Michelle Mon, Mar 17, 2008 at 09:54 PM EST

I will watch

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Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 04:01 PM EST

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ken Tue, Mar 4, 2008 at 04:08 PM EST

Go back to the music videos mtv. No one will care about these kids

Fri, Feb 29, 2008 at 04:40 PM EST

I totally agree with this last commenter! This is the best idea for a show I've heard in years. MTV is finally airing MUSIC tv again!

Mon, Feb 25, 2008 at 03:26 PM EST

Actually, this is the most genius idea MTV has decided to air in years! The exact reason this show makes sense is because there is a common misconception that these kids are all "rich & priveledged." This is simply not true. The rich & priveledged ones are just the ones that have been on tv so far. If you are following in your parent's footsteps, imagine the comparisons that would be made. Now imagine your parent is a famous rock star! Trying to step out from this kind of shadow is NOT a blessing. It is a curse. This particular group of celebrity kids are real people that everyone will relate to. MTV is out to prove the stereotype wrong. These kids are talented and want to grab fame in their own rite. I hope they show behind the scenes stuff! I hear that MTV is really trying to change their programming and I personally think this is the show to do it.

Gordon Fri, Feb 22, 2008 at 01:29 PM EST

What about Lennon's kid Sean & Harrison's kid Dhani and Ringo's kid Zak?

Gordon Fri, Feb 22, 2008 at 01:27 PM EST

What about Lennon's kid Sean & Harrison's kid Dhani and Ringo's kid Zak?

eddie Tue, Feb 19, 2008 at 09:17 AM EST

What losers will they get to judge them!

John Diles Sat, Feb 16, 2008 at 01:55 PM EST

and the sequel to this show will feature the parents of celebrities...it's called "Rock the Casket"

Yeah right Tue, Feb 12, 2008 at 12:20 PM EST

What a stupid idea. MTV blows!!!!

V.M.L. Mon, Feb 11, 2008 at 09:04 PM EST

I need to poop.

Stephanie T. Mon, Feb 11, 2008 at 05:20 PM EST

Gunnar and Matthew Nelson anyone?

Annie B. Mon, Feb 11, 2008 at 04:38 PM EST

Slezak's just mad because his singing voice made those pictured babies cry.
http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/2008/01/idolatry-ewcom.html

Todd Mon, Feb 11, 2008 at 04:34 PM EST

I gotta join the chorus of people rolling my eyes at you, MTV. What are you thinking? I like that the New York Post article mentioned "Rich Girls" because that was such a horrible show. Remember when someone had the brilliant idea of putting a bunch of celeb kids on a ranch to do work? No? Probably because no one wants to watch the kids of celebs do much of anything, other than embarrass themselves as they drunkenly crawl out of clubs at like 2 in the morning or get arrested for drunk driving. If they really had talent, they'd already have record deals. Did anyone really watch that other Idol rip-off show where Perez Hilton and one of Hef's girlfriends rapped? Learn from your mistakes and please don't subject us to this crap.

mscisluv Mon, Feb 11, 2008 at 04:23 PM EST

Slezak, I would definitely watch for Blanket Jackson!

Stephanie T. Mon, Feb 11, 2008 at 04:04 PM EST

Some of these children do have talent. Stings son's band is not that bad but this show sounds boring. I could care less about about Harper Simon competing to be a new music artist. Bring back the music videos!

Snarf Mon, Feb 11, 2008 at 03:56 PM EST

Yuck. Even worse you know this will come to pass. And be a hit. Double yuck.

Sally Mon, Feb 11, 2008 at 02:54 PM EST

MTV needs to go back to videos. This is a stupid idea, but you know SOMEBODY will be watching.

Scott Mon, Feb 11, 2008 at 02:36 PM EST

The mouth-breathers in charge of programming at MTV are truly brain-damaged. Literally everything MTV does is jaw-droppingly stupid or ill-conceived.


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