Apple's Value Reaches $400bn, Worth More Than Greece [Factoid]

On Thursday, Apple's value on the stock market reached an all-time high of $400 billion. That figure makes it worth more than Greece, Austria, Argentina and South Africa. And, come to mention it, quite a lot of other things, too. [CNN; Image: fdecomite] More »


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Music Video Megamart Vevo Might Find New Home at Facebook [Facebook]

The go-to service for music videos on YouTube could be heading to Facebook of all places. Because we all know how well it works out when social networks become a place for musicians to hang out (*cough* MySpace). More »


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"Snow White and the Huntsman" New Clip: Watch Now!

Treating fans to a dabble of new footage, Universal Pictures put forth a short clip from "Snow White and the Huntsman" which debuted as part of Charlize Theron's appearance on the TV show "Top Chef".

The much-awaited new take on the classic fairy tale boasts "Twilight" star Kristen Stewart in the lead role while "Thor" hunk Chris Hemsworth and Miss Theron round out the star-studded cast.

The fairytale reboot centers on a "Huntsman who is ordered to take Snow White into the woods to be killed, but instead winds up becoming her protector and mentor in a quest to vanquish the Evil Queen."

Hoping to see a different outcome, 36-year-old Charlize chatted with MTV about her expectations for filming the motion picture with Miss Stewart, as she said, "I'm just really, really, really hoping I get to kill her. That is how the story ends up, right?"

Directed by Rupert Sanders, "Snow White and the Huntsman" is all set to hit theaters on June 1, 2012.

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'Underworld: Awakening' Pushes Boundaries, Stars Say

Kate Beckinsale and cast newbies talk about flick's 'nonstop' action.
By Kara Warner


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After the international success of the three previous "Underworld" films, it makes sense that everyone involved would be back for a fourth installment — all those whose characters weren't killed off, that is. This week brings us a bright and shiny new chapter in the ongoing war between the vampires and lycans: "Underworld: Awakening." The film essentially picks up after the events in "Underworld: Evolution" and has added several new elements and characters.

"The Underworld is now not so much 'under' anymore," star Kate Beckinsale told MTV News during the recent press day. "Humans are aware of vampires and werewolves. I wake up to find that I've been in some kind of coma for 12 years, and everything is different. As I'm discovering what's different about the world, the audience is on the same page with me, and then it turns out I had a daughter who's now 12, and that's pretty insane for my character."

Newcomer Theo James, an up-and-coming English actor who plays a young and rebellious vampire named David, explained, "We're pushing the boundaries a bit. You have a lot more characters, and it's bigger. It's 90 minutes that doesn't really stop."

India Eisley, a new castmember who plays Selene's newly discovered daughter, agreed: "It's nonstop, back-to-back-to-back action."

Michael Ealy revealed, "What's new and different is that the movie is shot in 3-D, and for the first time, there is a human component," not-so-subtly pointing to himself, indicating that he was referring to his character. "I don't want to spoil it, but it's the first human component in the franchise's history," he said with a smile.

Ealy went on to say that if there is a fifth "Underworld" film, and he ends up in it, he hopes his human character doesn't stay that way for long. "I want to get bit!" he said.

Check out everything we've got on "Underworld: Awakening."

For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com.

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Sarah Burke, Pioneering Freestyle Skier, Dies At 29

Olympic hopeful had been in a coma since a skiing accident in Park City, Utah, last week.
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Professional skier and Olympic hopeful Sarah Burke died Thursday (January 19) following an accident during a training run on the superpipe in Park City, Utah, on January 11; Burke had been in a coma since the crash. Burke's publicist confirmed the news of her death to People magazine.

The freestyle skier's death comes just one week after she underwent successful surgery to repair a torn vertebral artery that caused bleeding between her brain and skull. Despite the success of the procedure, Burke remained in a coma.

Hospital officials told the magazine that Burke suffered a ruptured artery, which caused her to go into cardiac arrest. She sustained irreversible damage to her brain due to lack of oxygen and blood and never regained consciousness.

According to a statement from her parents, sister and husband Rory Bushfield obtained by People, Burke died "peacefully surrounded by those she loved" and her organs and tissues were donated, per the skier's wishes. The family also expressed their "heartfelt gratitude" in the statement, for the "international outpouring of support they have received from all the people Sarah touched."

The 29-year-old Canadian was considered a pioneer in women's free skiing, "The Godmother" of the sport according to the Ski Channel. She was an eight-time X-Games medalist and an Olympic hopeful for the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, Russia.

Burke's family has reportedly received a substantial number of inquiries from people asking how they can offer support and make a donation on behalf of Burke. For more information, please go to GiveForward.com.

Share your condolences for Burke's family and friends in the comments below.

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Michael Jackson Doctor Conrad Murray Sentenced

Conrad Murray faces another hearing in January to potentially provide more than $101 million in restitution to the Jackson family.
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