Michael Lynche aka Big Mike became the American Idol contestant to beat on Wednesday night after he shook up the competition with a performance of Maxwell's "This Woman's Work."

The moving performance earned tears from Kara and high praise from all four judges. Randy thought it was "dope." Ellen said "You are the one to beat now." Kara, who cried during her comments, said "It's amazing, you were amazing...Brought me to tears."

Simon, while comforting a still emotional Kara, remarked that Michael's version of "This Woman's Work" was the "best performance of all the live shows this season."

High praise indeed.

Big Mike's almost flawless delivery plus the song's beautiful lyrics were the perfect combination for a memorable performance. But do you think Big Mike singing "This Woman's Work" has really changed the competition? Were you less impressed by the performance than the judges were? Share your thoughts in the comments!

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It's time for America's Next Top Model Cycle 14!

Cycle 14 premieres tonight with a new group of ladies who are in the running toward becoming America's Next Model -- and new judge Andre Leon Talley, who will help decide who makes the cut.

I know what you might be thinking...another new face at the judges table? First Janice said goodbye. Then Next Top Model | The Girl with the Twisted Catch Phrase ...">Twiggy hit the road. Then Paulina was fired. And now Andre Leon Talley, who is the editor at large for Vogue magazine, is suddenly on the panel. We'll have to wait and see if Andre sticks around for more than two seasons.

But even though the judges seem to have their own reality competition going on, it was all about the contestants as cycle 14 got off to a start on Wednesday night. After the top 32 finalists tried their best to make it into the top 13, only these ladies remained as the new faces of America's Next Top Model Cycle 14.

What did you think of the new contestants. Is the new cast hot or not? And what do you think about Andre Leon Talley? Do you think he'll fit in at the Top Model judges' table? Share your thoughts in the comments.

Corey Haim, the former teen hearthrob who starred in the A&E reality show The Two Coreys, is dead.

According to TMZ, Corey Haim's death was caused by a drug overdose. He died early Wednesday morning in Los Angeles.

Corey, who had an ongoing battle with drugs, recently starred in the A&E reality show The Two Coreys. The Two Coreys chronicled the damaged relationship between Corey Haim and fellow 80s teen icon Corey Feldman. In season one, Corey Haim moved in with Corey Feldman and his wife Susie.

Here are some pictures of Corey Haim, shot for his reality show The Two Coreys. He was 38 years old. Read more...