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It's not secret that Corey has battled drugs and alcohol for years, but somehow he always managed to pull through. He was best known for films such as The Lost Boys, Lucas and License to Drive. R.I.P Corey Haim.

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"Summit on the Summit: Kilimanjaro" doesn't premiere on MTV until Sunday at 9 p.m. ET, but you can get a sneak peek of the documentary, which follows Kenna and his team's treacherous trek up Africa's highest mountain, right now.

In February, Kenna, along with fellow musicians Lupe Fiasco and Santigold, actors Jessica Biel, Emile Hirsch and Isabel Lucas, and a team of scientists and experienced mountain guides, climbed to the peak of Kilimanjaro — some 19,000 feet above sea level — with the goal of raising awareness about the global clean-water crisis. It's an epidemic that hits close to home for the Ethiopian-born artist.

"When I was younger, my dad pointed out Kilimanjaro on a huge atlas. It stood in my mind as one of the wonders of the world," he said. "This climb is dedicated to my father. As a child in Ethiopia, he lost his brother and lost his friends and family to water-borne diseases. A billion people in the world don't have clean water. I had to do something about it. For me it's personal. I could have been one of those kids. I needed to come up with something that would command attention. And the only thing I could think of that was that massive was climbing Kilimanjaro."

(For more on the climb and the need for clean water, check out the "Summit on the Summit"
Web site.)

During the ascent, things got a little rough, with the climbers braving brutal weather, thinning atmosphere, and dizzying nausea. At one point in the film, Biel explains how the mountain has a way of making even the most brazen climber humble.

"I was sort of irritated that we were stopping so much, I said to one of our guides, 'Can we go a little faster?' " she says. "And then I got a little bit irritated, and I started going down this little area, kind of pissed off, and then I immediately got nausea. The mountain was like, 'Don't disrespect me.' "

Before making the final ascent of the peak, climbers rested at Kosovo Camp, a clearing some 16,000 feet above sea level. Everyone was tired and hurting, but the lure of reaching the top of the mountain was strong, as Lupe Fiasco says during the film.

"Everybody has a different set of variables that affect them on the climb, whether it be what they wear, what they eat, when they go to the bathroom, how much they drink," he laughed. "There's an 80 percent chance that you're going to be uncomfortable. So you kind of have to rewire everything into being comfortable with being uncomfortable ... [you have to] overcome yourself to overcome the environment. Because you can't really fight against nature, nature's going to happen regardless."

And while confidence was high, Kenna was still wary. He knew the toughest part of the trip still lay before them — the 3,000-foot climb to the summit — and he was trying to prepare himself mentally. After all, he had been to Kosovo Camp once before, five years ago, and the conditions proved too tough for him to continue on. This time, he promised things will be different.

"You can only be so confident. This mountain has its own mind, and I'll be lucky if I get to the top, I'll be thankful if I get to the top, but I'm not underestimating what's ahead of us," he says. "I'm worried, because people are sick, people have knee problems, people are cold, it's all mental at this point. I don't know how well people are going to be able to pull it off, considering they've never done it before. Last time I was here, that's what happened to me. It wasn't that I was sick, but I could've been more focused, and allowed myself to be sick until I got there. So, I've charged my brain this time, if I vomit or if I trip or if I have frozen toes and feet when I come off and I have to get 'em amputated, I'm going."

Don't miss "Summit on the Summit: Kilimanjaro," airing Sunday at 9 p.m. ET on MTV.

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For the most part, the ladies brought it on Tuesday night's "American Idol" and early front-runners are definitely emerging in Crystal Bowersox, Siobhan Magnus and Lilly Scott. On Wednesday night (March 10), it's the guys' turn again, as we speed toward Thursday's elimination, when season nine's top 12 will be determined.

Last week's switcheroo due to Crystal Bowersox's illness didn't throw the guys off, though a few of the men turned in performances that were barely enough to keep them in the running. So what do the rest of the men need to do to win the hearts — and ears — of the nation? How can they get enough votes to avoid landing in the bottom two? Here's what we do (and don't) want to see from these "Idol" hopefuls, starting with those who need the most work.

Aaron Kelly
Being cute will only get you so far. Though he has the Archu-dorable factor, teen Kelly is proving to truly be this year's unripe banana. His "My Girl" was instantly forgettable, and he's turning into one of those semifinalists who doesn't really have a musical portfolio. He's tried country and old-school R&B, but if Kelly wants to make the top 12, he needs to show the panel he's got a lane of his own. How about a killer Simon & Garfunkel cover (since most of this year's Idols seem stuck in the past) or something by Kris Allen?

Tim Urban
Unless this kid has been taking voice lessons from the ghost of Jeff Buckley all week, it doesn't really matter what Tim does, because he's just killing time at this point. He might not go this week, but he's further proof that being adorable can get you into the semifinals but not much further. Urban is the weakest male link, so he might as well blast off with a blaze of glory with something ridiculous like "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going."

Todrick Hall
With Jermaine Sellers gone, dancer Hall remains as the loose cannon in the bunch. His confidence hasn't yet meshed with a breakout performance, and though his sedate take on Tina Turner's "What's Love Got to Do With It" was interesting, Hall has been the judges' punching bag to date. Unless he kills it, say with a seductive Usher throw-down, Hall could be the next to go.

Casey James
Speaking of cute, James is still trying to shake off the whole cougar-bait thing, but his limp rendition of the too-frequent "Idol" cover "I Don't Want to Be" didn't exactly show off his rock chops. Regardless, assuming he doesn't completely tank, Casey will likely make the top 12. He should, however, soar by proving his grit this week with something edgier. How about an unplugged Kid Rock tune?

Lee Dewyze
He's the token rocker, which is a good place to be this year, because he's got virtually no competition. Dewyze is on a hot streak, and he's got Simon on his side, so he should play it safe this week to ensure a top 12 berth. He's done well playing his acoustic guitar, so maybe a Kings of Leon song would work for him.

Andrew Garcia
What happened to you, man? Garcia seemed a shoo-in for the top three, but he's gotten steadily diminishing returns thanks to sleepy song choices, like James Morrison's "You Give Me Something," which find him fading into the pack. He needs another "Straight Up," pronto! Now's the best time to wow the judges again with a clever (re)arrangement of a classic — perhaps a folky version of Jane's Addiction's "Been Caught Stealing"?

Michael Lynche
He's not blowing anyone away, but slow-and-steady Lynche is getting it done every week. He's likeable, solid and very comfortable onstage. Big Mike is almost certainly going to advance, so a bit more of what the judges already like, perhaps a touch of Maxwell on acoustic guitar, could ensure his spot.

Alex Lambert
Either Lambert is pulling a rope-a-dope and is planning to emerge as a camera-ready superstar from his mullet-duckling persona, or we're reading too much into his phoenix-like rise from the ashes of two twitchy weeks ago. He nailed John Legend's "Everybody Knows" last week, and a command performance of a Robin Thicke tune might cement his blue-eyed soul bona fides.

What do you want to see from the guys on Wednesday night? Who do you hope steps up their game this week? Let us know below!

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