"Celluloid", a film by Kamal which bagged seven Kerala state film awards including for best film, is a belated tribute by a film-maker to J C Daniel.
	Prithviraj won the best actor award for his portrayal of Daniel, who had to struggle a lot to produce and exhibit the first film made in Malayalam- Vigathakumaran (The lost child), in the biopic.
	The actor said he was dedicating the award to the pioneer of Malayalam cinema.
	Kamal said through "Celluloid," he had strived to convey to the audience certain facts they should not forget about how cinema originated in Malayalam.
	"It is not meant to be taken merely at the cinematic level. The film has an academic touch too," he said.
	The life of Daniel was a long tale of struggles. For the making of of Vigathakumaran in 1926, he established the first film studio in Kerala named The Travancore National Pictures by selling a piece of his land for Rs four lakh. He himself produced, wrote, edited, photographed, directed and acted in the film ..

'Celluloid': A belated tribute to father of Malayalam cinema

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'Skyfall' star Naomie Harris is planning to wear a Vivienne Westwood eco-gown made from sweet wrappers to the Academy Awards.
	The 36-year-old actress is planning to wear the unusual eco-gown and is excited to show it off, reported Contactmusic.
	"At the moment I am getting ready to attend the Oscars for the first time. I've decided on an eco-dress made from sweet wrappers by Vivienne Westwood," Harris said.
	The actress also revealed she would love to live in a church, preferably in north London.
	"I would love to live in a north London church. A friend used to live in a tiny studio at the top of a church and there was always an amazing energy when I went to visit her," she added.
	However, Harris said that she has unusual ideas about where to live after once spending three years living out of a suitcase.
	"I'm always trying to declutter. I once lived out of a suitcase for three years because I didn't want to become attached to anything," she added.

Naomie Harris' sweet wrapper Oscars dress

Hollywood star Angelina Jolie has reportedly chosen to mentor young actress Elle Fanning.
	The 37-year-old 'Tomb Raider' star and Fanning apparently struck up a friendship while working together on the set of new movie 'Maleficent', reported Showbizspy.
	"They became firm friends on the set of Maleficent and Angie has decided to take Elle under the wing.
	"In this film, Elle really comes into her own, and they are looking for another project to develop together," a source said.
	Jolie recently gifted a raunchy coffee table book to partner Brad Pitt this Valentine's Day.

Angelina Jolie to mentor Elle Fanning?

British singer Alexandra Burke has decided to move away from pop music and relaunch herself as an actress.
 	The 'Bad Boys' star has released two albums since she shot to fame on Britain's 'The X Factor' in 2008, but she is now plotting a career change.
	Burke has been taking acting lessons in recent months and wants to concentrate on working in the theatre, after previously turning down a number of film and TV roles, reported Contactmusic.
	"I'm taking my career in a different direction. In the past there were Tv and movie offers, but I wasn't ready to look at them as I wasn't confident enough," she said.
	Burke made her West End debut last year when she made a cameo appearance in Les Miserables as part of a charity fundraiser.

Alexandra Burke to relaunch herself as actress

Two-time Emmy and five-time Grammy Award-nominated singer Michael Feinstein will perform at the Academy's official post-Oscar celebration, the Governors Ball.
	Feinstein's 200-plus shows a year have included performances at Carnegie Hall, Sydney Opera House and the Hollywood Bowl as well as the White House and Buckingham Palace.
	Feinstein has received national recognition for his commitment to celebrating America's popular song and preserving its legacy for the next generation.
	In 2007, he founded the Michael Feinstein Great American Songbook Initiative, dedicated to celebrating the art form and preserving it through educational programs, Master Classes, and the annual High School Vocal Academy and Competition.
	The 56-year-old will perform for the Ball's 1,500 guests, which will include Oscar winners and nominees, show presenters and performers, and other luminaries.

Michael Feinstein to perform at Governors Ball

Multiple Academy Award winners Jack Nicholson and Dustin Hoffman will present at this year's Oscars ceremony, show producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron announced today.
	Nicholson has been nominated 12 times and won for his leading performances in  "One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest" (1975) and "As Good as It Gets" (1997). He also won the award for supporting actor in 1983 for "Terms of Endearment".
	Hoffman, who has been nominated seven times, won for his leading performances in "Kramer vs Kramer" (1979) and "Rain Man" (1988).
	"Between the two of them, Jack Nicholson and Dustin Hoffman have created more iconic characters than any other pair of actors in the world. Their participation in this year's Oscars completes a list of presenters and performers that truly represents that great breadth and depth of acting talent in film today," said Zadan and Meron.
	The duo join a list of previously announced Oscar presenters including Jane Fonda, Jennifer Garner, Kristen Stewart, Kerry ...

Jack Nicholson, Dustin Hoffman join list of Oscar presenters

Singer Elton John and his partner David Furnish say parenting the second time round is much easier.
	The couple, who already have one child, two-year-old Zachary, became parents for the second time in January when their youngest son Elijah was born, reported Telegraph.
	"It feels a lot easier, a lot more comfortable - the routine is already in place with Zachary in a way, and all the stuff that was so scary the first time around isn't quite so scary the second time around," Furnish said.
	The duo said that having "great support" around them in a good nanny and paediatrician has made parenting a lot easier.
	The couple made headlines around the world when they became parents for the first time in 2010 with the help of surrogate mother. Their civil partnership was formalised in 2005.

Parenting has been easier second time round: Elton John

Actor Ethan Hawke has slammed the Oscars, saying it creates unnecessary competition in the movie industry.
	The 42-year-old believes the awards ceremonies are destructive and take away focus from artistry at hand, reported Contactmusic.
	"Look at how many forgettable, stupid movies have won Oscars and how many mediocre performers have Oscars above their fireplace. Making a priority of chasing these fake carrots and money and dubious accolades, I think its really destructive," he said.
	"People want to turn everything in this country into a competition so it's clear who the winner is and who the loser is. It's why they like to announce the grosses of movies, because it's a way of saying 'This one is number one'.

Ethan Hawke slams Oscars for unnecessary competition

"Invincible" star Mark Wahlberg opened up about his troubled teenage life, saying he was charged with assault and attempt to murder at the age of 17.
	The 41-year-old said that being jailed at that age was a "sobering" moment and he turned to his local priest to help get his life back on track, reported Femalefirst.
	"There were moments where I knew I needed to get on the right course. As a 17-year-old adolescent going to jail, that's a very sobering moment. I knew I needed to change my life, but when you decide to change your life then actually doing it, that becomes a very challenging and uphill battle that you need to take on a day-to-day basis," he said.
	Wahlberg also battled drug addiction and first tried cocaine at the age of 13.

Mark Wahlberg found jail sobering

After four years of dating, Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter is set to wed his girlfriend, Lauren Kitt.
	Carter proposed to his fitness expert girlfriend on February 20, during their recent vacation on a secluded island in Florida Keys, reported People magazine.
	"I had the ring in my pocket for two weeks. I was like, 'I don't want it anymore!' It was driving me insane. I just wanted to get it out of my hands and on to hers," he said.
	The 33-year-old took Kitt to the secluded island by a boat.
	"My boat was in such bad condition because I hadn't used it for, like, six years. It took me five days literally on my hands and knees, scraping up my body to fix it," he added.
	Once they arrived at the island, Carter dropped to one knee and presented his girlfriend with a seven-carat diamond ring.
	"I wasn't expecting it. It just felt very surreal. We both are just so happy in love right now and on cloud nine," Kitt said.

Nick Carter set to wed girlfriend

An intruder has been arrested from R&B star Rihanna's Pacific Palisades, LA home.
	The alleged suspect was confronted by the singer's neighbours after he was spotted lingering around her property, reports TMZ Online.
	According to reports, neighbours saw the intruder snooping around and they apprehended him before he had a chance to enter the singer's home.
	It is said that the suspect told police someone emailed him instructions of how to get into the pop star's home. The man is currently in custody and is being investigated for burglary.
	Rihanna is currently in Hawaii celebrating her 25th birthday with boyfriend Chris Brown.

Intruder arrested at Rihanna's home

Director Sanjay Khanduri, best known for making 'Ek Chaalis Ki Last Local', would not only helm but also produce two of his upcoming films.
	Khanduri, 33, made his debut with dark comic thriller 'Ek Chalis Ki Last Local' as a writer and director. His next film - 'Kismet Love Paisa Dilli' had Malika Sherawat and Vivek Oberoi in lead roles.
	"I am in the process of writing two scripts. And I would be producing it as well. I feel as a producer I would be able to take a call on the creative area. Also I want to get involved in the process of filmmaking in order to safeguard make my product (film)," Khanduri told PTI.
	'Ek Chalis Ki Last Local' (2007) starring Neha Dhupia and Abhay Deol in the lead revolved around two people who miss the last local train and how it changes the course of their lives forever. The film won high accolades from masses and critics for its innovative concept and screenplay.
	While his recent release 'Kismet Love Paisa Dilli' did not garner good response at the ...

'Ek Chalis Ki Last Local' director to turn producer

The tumultous relationship between Rihanna and Chris Brown has inspired a new episode of crime-based TV show 'Law & Order: SVU'.
	The show has released a promotional video for its upcoming February 27 episode titled "Funny Valentine", which tells the story of a singer who was beaten by her hip-hop star boyfriend, and yet remains inexplicably drawn to him, reported Hollywood Life.
	Though the episode is not officially based on the singers' relationship, it tells a story that seems to have been inspired by the 2009 episode in their lives, when Brown physically assaulted Rihanna.
	The episode takes the NBC series back to its "ripped from the headlines" roots.
	The show has put in place a major twist at the end to help destroy the parallel being drawn between the celebrity couple and the fictional episode, showing in the end that the male star who resembles Chris is murdered.

Rihanna-Brown relationship subject of crime TV show episode

Country star Taylor Swift has insisted she is alright with her musician ex-boyfriends writing songs about her.
	The 23-year-old 'I Knew You Were Trouble' singer, who has dated a string of stars including One Direction heartthrob Harry Styles, John Mayer and Jake Gyllenhaal, is well known for pouring her heartbreak into the lyrics of her songs, reported InStyle magazine.
	"If I'm gonna write songs about my exes they can write songs about me. That's how it works. I'm not gonna complain about it. I'm not gonna sit there and say, 'I'm the only one who can write songs about this relationship.' It's fair game," Swift said.
	The singer's latest chart-topping album, 'Red', is largely thought to feature songs about 'Jarhead' actor Gyllenhaal, 32, while 'I knew You Were Trouble' is about her first split from Styles.

Ex-lovers can write songs about me: Taylor Swift

Police rushed to the Playboy mansion recently in response to a bogus 911 call reporting an assault inside the home.
	After an initial investigation showed no signs of an assault, an LAPD spokesman told the media, "It could be one of those swatting calls."
	When cops arrived at the scene, the LAPD said there was no evidence a crime had been committed on the property.
	But law enforcement sources said the cops do not believe it was a "swatting" prank, since they have been able to identify the caller and there is a possibility that the person was convinced an assault had actually occurred.
	Law enforcement is still investigating the situation.
	Hollywood's been besieged with "swatting" pranks in recent months... Reporting fake crimes at celebrities' homes in the hopes SWAT teams will be called in on false pretenses.
	Recent victims include Ashton Kutcher, Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, Simon Cowell, Tom Cruise, the Kardashians, and Chris Brown.

Police rush to Playboy mansion after bogus call

Father-to-be Josh Duhamel is feeling confident about his next role as a parent, insisting he has always had an affinity for kids.
	The 40-year-old actor's singer wife Fergie recently announced she is expecting the couple's first child, and the 'Transformers' star says he is thrilled with the news, reported Femalefirst.
	"It's very exciting! Seeing that ultrasound (scan) is... unlike anything you've ever seen. Unless you've had one yourself. You're like, 'Wow, it's mine'," he said.
	Duhamel has had plenty of practice looking after his nieces and nephews and even played a doting godparent in 2010 comedy "Life As We Know It".
	"I think that I've always had an affinity for kids and there's something about me and kids that just click. I don't know if it's because I am a kid, but it does prepare you whenever you're around them.
	"I've got nieces and nephews and all my friends have kids. All that stuff is a learning experience for when it actually happens, but I don't think you're ever truly 

Josh Duhamel confident about fatherhood

R&B star Rihanna and supermodel Kate Moss have stripped off and cosied up for a racy photoshoot for a magazine.
	The 'Diamonds' hitmaker and her model idol posed for esteemed fashion photographer Mario Testino for the latest cover of V Magazine, with Rihanna dubbing their collaboration an "amazing threesome", reported Metro online.
	During the "hilarious" shoot Rihanna, 25, and 39-year-old modelling veteran Moss told of how they first met back in 2009 at the Met Gala, which the British beauty was hosting with designer Marc Jacobs.
	Moss approached Rihanna for a photo for her daughter, Lila Grace, and the Bajan singer remembers thinking, "I didn't know she had a child, and she still looks like this? So there is still hope for people who want babies and still want to be sexy."
	The idea of a joint photo shoot was then spawned when they bumped in to each other at a Stella McCartney presentation last February.
	Testino and RiRi were chatting about their next project when Moss chipped ...

Rihanna, Kate Moss strip for steamy mag photo shoot

'Magic Mike' star Matthew McConaughey only cuts his hair when it's a full moon - in order to preserve his luscious locks.
	The 43-year-old actor said that he follows the lunar calendar to determine when it's the best time to get a trim, reported Elle magazine.
 	"If you want your hair to be thicker, cut it when the moon is about to be full - a heavy, full, waxing moon. Do not cut it when the moon's waning.
	"Why do you think that (farmers) plant at certain times of the year? It's not hippie-dippie stuff. Look, how do they know when you reap, when you sow, when you plant?" he said.
	McConaughey started losing his hair in the late 1990s and began rubbing natural growth formula Regenix on his scalp to stave off baldness.
	McConaughey said that he still uses the product to this day and he swears by its ability to keep his mane in tip-top shape.
	"Back in 1999, my hair was falling out, so I started (using) this stuff. And if I didn't bring my hair back so well that people thought that I ...

Matthew McConaughey cuts hair on full moon days

Singer-actress Hilary Duff is struggling to get back to work after becoming a mother because she cannot bear to be apart from her 11-month-old son Luca.
	The 25-year-old said that balancing parenting with her career is a tough business, reported Showbizspy.
	"It's hard to be away from Luca. I did a guest spot on 'Raising Hope' and I was so happy to be on a set again but it was hard. I also had a day of thinking - 'I need to get home. What am I doing away from my baby?'
	"It's such an adjustment. It's a huge change and it took a few months for me to be like, 'OK, this is me now, this is who I am now, this is how I do things now'," she said.

Hilary Duff struggling to balance motherhood and career

'X-Men' actor James Marsden will be starring in the sequel to 2004's laugh-a-minute comedy "Anchorman".
	Marsden will join original cast members including leading man Will Ferrell, Steve Carell, Paul Rudd and Christina Applegate as well as newcomer, 'Bridesmaids' actress Kristen Wiig.
	The 39-year-old hunk most recently starred in risque comedy "Bachelorette" and has just finished filming "Walk Of Shame" with Elizabeth Banks.
	Producer Judd Apatow recently revealed the script, penned by Will and director Adam McKay, is hysterically funny but has vowed to keep details of the plot under wraps.
	"We read it a few weeks ago and people were laughing so hard that at about 40 minutes in we all just ran out of gas. It was hard to read the whole thing because we got tired from laughing," said Apatow.
	"Anchorman 2" is eyeing up a March shoot in Atlanta for a December 2013 release.

James Marsden set for 'Anchorman 2'

Actor-director Ben Affleck visited CIA for research for his Oscar-nominated film "Argo" to ensure accuracy in the dramatisation of his real-life thriller about US diplomats taken hostage in Iran.
	The 40-year-old undertook extensive investigations cross-examine true accounts by meeting the CIA agent, reported Sun online.
	"I really liked the idea that it was a true story. I did a ton of reading and a ton of interviewing. I went to the CIA, I read all the books," Affleck said.
	To maintain accuracy and precision, Affleck said, "I spent time with (CIA agent) Tony Mendez and for the first-person accounts of this, then I did a lot of researching with hostages."
	Affleck, recently won the award for Best Director at the Golden Globes and BAFTAs. The film also grabbed the award for Best Film(Drama) at the BAFTAs.
	"Argo" is nominated in the Best Picture category at the Oscars to be held on February 24.

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