SCARLETT JOHANSSON AND BARACK OBAMA

Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson has become a pen pal with Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama. The two have been exchanging emails, in which Obama confesses he is a "huge movie lover" and particularly fond of Johansson’s performance in Lost in Translation.The star who recently announced her engagement to actor Ryan Reynolds, is a longtime supporter of the Illinois senator. She even joked to reporters in January, "My heart belongs to Barack. I am engaged to Barack Obama. She reveals their recent "thoughtful" correspondences with Obama in an interview with website Politico. She says, "You’d imagine that someone like the Senator who is constantly travelling and constantly ‘on’ - how can he return these personal emails? But he does and in his off-time I know he also calls people who have donated the minimum to thank them."I feel like I’m supporting someone, and having a personal dialogue with them, and it’s amazing."

SCARLETT JOHANSSON NEW CD IS A BOMB

Hollywood star turned singer Scarlett Johansson's debut album has received a series of bad reviews from top music critics, who have branded the star's recordings "fussy and forgettable." (Listen to the CD.) The actress released her CD "Anywhere I Lay My Head," a collection of Tom Waits covers, this week. But several reviews of the disc have been lukewarm, with commentators reserving their harshest criticism for Johansson's vocal abilities. Rolling Stone Magazine, which gave Johansson a mediocre 2.5 stars out of 5, complains, "Johansson's voice is unremarkable and her pitch sometimes unsteady; she's a faintly goth Marilyn Manson lost in a sonic fog." Entertainment Weekly was also less than complimentary, giving the project an average "C" grade and remarking that her "expressionless voice" was concealed "deeply in the druggie ambiance."The album, released on Rhino Records, contains 10 Waits covers with the exception of one original composition co-written by 23-year-old Johansson and TV on the Radio guitarist/keyboardist David Andrew Sitek. Rocker David Bowie contributes backing vocals on two of the tracks.

SCARLETT JOHANSSON DENIES MOVIE SNUB

Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson is denying that she snubbed the premiere of Woody Allen's latest movie, "Vicky Cristina Barcelona," because movie bosses refused to cater to her diva like demands. The sexy actress who stars in the new film alongside Penelope Cruz, was expected to grace the red carpet at the Cannes International Film Festival on Saturday, but was absent from the premiere. And Johansson was soon at the center of rumors that movie chiefs at the French arm of Warner Bros Films, the production's distributors, denied her extravagant hospitality expectations, including a $8,000-a-day make-up artist. But the actress has hit back at the claims, with her representative telling PageSix that she was only absent due to unavoidable "scheduling conflicts."

SCARLETTE JOHANSSON HAS BRIDE DREAMS

Hollywood star Scarlette Johansson has always dreamed of becoming a bride, according to her close friend Roland Mouret. Mouret insists the 23-year-old has longed for years to marry and settle down. He tells People.com, "It’s something she’s really wanted - to meet someone and get married. She’s just such a great person and I’m so happy for her and wish her every happiness. She deserves it." And although Johansson helped Mouret make a name for himself when she wore his coral gown to the 2005 Golden Globes, he is adamant he is not the designer selected to create a wedding dress for the bride-to-be: "No, no - it’s not me!" Johansson and 31-year-old Ryan Reynolds announced their engagement on Monday at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Gala in Manhattan.

SCARLETT JOHNASSON TO BE ENGAGED

Hollywood stars Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds are ready to announce their engagement to the world, according to published reports.The sexy couple have been dating for a year, following 23-year-old Johansson's split from Josh Hartnett and the end of 31-year-old Reynolds' engagement to fellow Canadian, Alanis Morissette.The New York Daily News claims Reynolds is ready to make Johansson fiancee number two.

SCARLETT JOHANSSON MAKES DONATION

Scarlett Johansson has made a huge donation to a Sri Lankan school.The Hollywood beauty was so moved after spending time with children in the country's poverty-stricken Dalit community earlier this year she handed over enough money to "financially support them for the next three years". Scarlett said: "The most gratifying opportunity was visiting a Dalit school. The Dalit community in Sri Lanka is considered the lowest status in the caste system, and children as young as four are working the fields."Hopefully the money I have given will financially support the school there for the next three years."The 22-year-old actress travelled to India and Sri Lanka with aid workers from international charity group Oxfam.Jeremy Hobbs, Oxfam's executive director, said: "By supporting Oxfam, Scarlett is taking a stand alongside millions of people globally who are working to overcome poverty."Scarlett is now set to pay a visit to US troops fighting overseas for non-profit organisation USO (United Service Organizations). Her representative said: "She will make the trip in early 2008 and for about a week. We can't give out more information than that for security reasons."On Monday Scarlett was honored with the Icon award at Elle magazine's Women in Hollywood tribute at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills.

JAMIE KING AND SCARLETT JOHANSSON STAR

Sexy Jamie King

Jamie King is to star alongside Scarlett Johansson in a movie about a masked vigilante who comes back from the dead to fight crime. Jamie will be reunited with 'Sin City' director Frank Miller for the action-adventure 'The Spirit', based on the late Will Eisner's 40s comic series.Jamie, 28, will portray the phantom siren Lorelei, and 'Spanglish' actress Paz Vega will star as the knife-wielding assassin Plaster of Paris.The star-studded cast already boasts Scarlett and Eva Mendes as femme fatales Silken Floss and Sand Saref, and Samuel L. Jackson as the movie's villain The Octopus.Gabriel Macht will play the eponymous hero Denny Colt, a rookie cop from the beyond - also known as 'The Spirit'- who battles evil forces in Central City.The movie is scheduled to start shooting in New Mexico today with a release date penned for January 16, 2008. Meanwhile, Jamie has reprised her role as Goldie in 'Sin City 2'. The film, based on Frank Miller's graphic novels, sees Clive Owen's character Dwight McCarthy wreak vengeance on the women who betrayed him in the first movie.

SCARLETT JOHANSSON BRANDED A DIVA

Scarlett Johansson has been branded a "diva" by the crew on the set of her new movie. The blonde actress reportedly insisted on being driven 100 yards across the Los Angeles set on the first day of filming, on 'He's Just Not That Into You', while co-star Drew Barrymore walked the distance. Scarlett, 22, also allegedly demanded three assistants shielded her from the elements with umbrellas. An on set source said: "Scarlett's a total diva. Some people are cool, and others are not." However, a member of the production team defended the 'Lost In Translation' star's actions, saying: "We prefer talent use vans when filming on public streets, and Scarlett has only been professional."Scarlett splashed out £400,000 (U.S. 800 thousand) this summer on a "gigantic" new home. She purchased the seven-bedroom Los Angeles property, located in the exclusive Hollywood Hills area, from film director Harold Becker.

SCARLETT JOHANSSON WANTS TO ADOPT

Scarlett Johansson wants to adopt a child.'The Nanny Diaries' star can't wait to settle down and start a family and is planning to open her home to an underprivileged child. Scarlett told USA Today newspaper: "I would love to have kids. I haven't really figured it out yet. I can see having a kid or two. And I would like to adopt children. I think I'm tender with children. I got along really well with them. They make me feel young, like you're nine-years-old again."The blonde star also revealed she is set to travel to Iraq to visit US servicemen later this year.She said: "I get letters from soldiers my age and younger. I wanted to go to Iraq in October, but it may be a little later."I don't know if I will sing for them. I'll probably just take to the stage and ooze sex appeal and hang around."Scarlett, who has been compared to Hollywood legend Marilyn Monroe by director Woody Allen, often feels she was born in the wrong decade.The 22-year-old actress explained: "Maybe Woody is just blinded by my shock of platinum hair, or maybe it's my body type. Honestly, I've never really understood the comparison. I absolutely love Marilyn Monroe, but I don't see it."A lot of times I feel like I was born in the wrong era. It was a very glamorous time from the 30s to the 60s, a really exciting time to be alive. You had Elizabeth Taylor, Dylan Thomas, artists, Lee Strasberg, studio heads - creative people. They worked in a different way then. Actors really homed in on their craft, bonding and living an artist's life. I wish I could have experienced that."

JENNA JAMESON EYES SCARLETT JOHANSSON

Sexy porn star Jenna Jameson

Jenna Jameson says Scarlett Johansson has the perfect blend of "depth" and sexiness to play her in the movie of her life.The adult movie star singled out the 22-year-old actress to portray her in 'Heartbreaker' - a film adaptation of her autobiography 'How To Make Love Like A Porn Star: A Cautionary Tale' - after watching her in the 2003 hit movie 'Lost in Translation'. Jenna told People magazine: "I remember thinking to myself, this girl has such a sexuality without even really trying to be sexy. I was like, 'This girl could play me.'"I love her. She's amazing. She's smart, she's funny. She's stunning."Jenna, 33, says the blonde beauty is more than just a pretty face and will bring "depth" to the role.She added: "I don't want someone who's going to go in there and be like bouncing around. I want someone who can bring some depth."However, Jenna's hopes of securing Scarlett for the lead part have been dashed after the actress insisted she has no interested in playing the porn star. A representative for Scarlett said: "Scarlett has never seen a script nor been approached about this project. She also has no interest in playing this role."

SEXY SCARLETT JOHANSSON'S WIDE FACE

Wide faced Scarlett Johansson

Scarlett Johansson used to worry her face was too wide.The 'Match Point' actress says she was insecure about her looks as a teenager, and even worried her voice was too deep.The blond beauty confessed: "I always had a lot of doubtful feelings about my looks as a teenager. I had this deep voice and big lips and some people would make fun of me and I felt awkward a lot of the time."When I was a teenager I always felt too fat, too short and that my face was too wide. I was really insecure about my appearance."Scarlett - who was named Sexiest Woman Alive by Esquire magazine - also revealed she finds confidence the most attractive trait in a man.The 22-year-old actress told Bliss magazine: "I look at a guy and think he has such a cute nose or nice eyes, but there isn't normally one feature I go for. I'm generally attracted to self-confidence. If somebody's confident, they're definitely more attractive."The 'Lost in Translation' star revealed she is also attracted to artistic men. She said: "I like people who have a lot of artistic passion. Whether they're actors or musicians or sculptors, whatever - I need to feel that kind of creative intensity in a guy, and I find that crucial for any kind of relationship I'm in."Scarlett split from actor Josh Hartnett after two years together last November and was recently romantically linked to Justin Timberlake and 'Van Wilder' star Ryan Reynolds.

SCARLETT TO PLAY MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS

Sexy actress Scarlett Johansson

Scarlett Johansson is to play Mary Queen of Scots.The actress will take on the role of the tragic monarch in the movie co-produced by her mother, Melanie.The film, entitled 'Mary Queen of Scots', will center around Mary, who become a monarch aged two, a wife at 15, was widowed at 17 before being beheaded at 44 after spending years in jail. Peter Curran will direct the project, while Jimmy McGovern penned the script. Last month, it was revealed Scarlett is insisting on a no-nudity clause in all her movie contracts.The curvaceous 22-year-old is determined to be seen as a serious actress and won't commit to a role without the clause. A source said: "Scarlett is still very young and is aware the roles she takes are going to set out where her career as an actress takes her in the future."She doesn't want to fall into being too controversial or too trashy so nude scenes are out for now."

STARLETT SCARLETT JOHANSSON DATING HOT HUNK RYAN REYNOLDS

Scarlett Johansson is dating again !

Scarlett Johansson is dating Alanis Morissette's former fiancé. The 'Lost in Translation' beauty spent Easter weekend with Ryan Reynolds.The couple were seen enjoying a romantic meal in New York's Odeon restaurant on Saturday night. A source told People magazine: "They were in a good mood."They were holding hands. They were a cute couple!"Scarlett, 22, and Ryan, 30 also joined friends at the Carlyle hotel for a $135 lunch on Sunday. A source said: "Everyone was having a blast. It looked like a group of friends. I don't even think they were celebrating Easter."Representatives for both stars refused to comment. Ryan split from 'Ironic' singer Alanis Morissette in February. Scarlett recently split from Josh Hartnett amid rumors he had cheated on her. He is now dating Penelope Cruz and couple enjoyed a romantic Caribbean holiday last week.

SCARLETT JOHANSSON ON JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE

Scarlett Johansson talks about her so called fling !

Did Scarlett Johansson have a fling with Justin Timberlake? She's not saying. "We live in a world today where if two people are single -- and one's a guy and one's a girl and they're both famous -- you're going to be linked with somebody," the 22-year-old actress tells Seventeen magazine's May issue, on news stands Tuesday. "If it's somebody one week, it's going to be somebody else the next week. It's either me or Jessica Biel," Johansson says with a laugh. Timberlake, a former member of boy band 'N Sync, and "Charlie's Angels" actress Cameron Diaz -- who had been dating since 2003 -- confirmed their split in January. Timberlake's high-profile relationship with Britney Spears ended in 2002. Johansson, who broke up with Josh Hartnett last fall, says she's not focused on finding another boyfriend. If she were in a relationship, the actress says she'd create a sense of mystery. "I can't stand mind games," she says. "But I think you should be mysterious and flirtatious. You should always have some mystery in a relationship. You don't wanna know what the person's thinking all the time. And you don't want him to know what you're thinking all the time." What does Johansson, whose screen credits include "Lost in Translation,""Girl With a Pearl Earring" and "Match Point," like most about herself? "Other than my ability to do the running man (dance) and the fact that I can sing all the words to Salt-N-Pepa songs? I think it's that I find beauty in unusual things, like hanging your head out the window or sitting on a fire escape."

CARMEN ELECTRA COMING OUT OF CLOSET

Carmen Electra coming out ?

Carmen Electra has a same sex crush on Scarlett Johansson and Jessica Alba(left) .The former 'Baywatch' beauty, who was rumored to be having a lesbian relationship with rock star Joan Jett, has now admitted she fancies the two Hollywood beauties. Carmen said: "Scarlett is hot. Her sexiness is totally appreciated by girls like me."Jessica is naturally pretty, she's very sweet. I feel in love with her because she's the nicest girl. She's sexy and has an incredible body."Scarlett, 22, and Jessica, 25, are widely considered to be two of Tinseltown's sexiest females. Last month, Carmen attended high-profile lesbian event the Dinah Shore Weekend in California with 48-year-old Joan.The pair became close after the 'I Want Candy' actress appeared in one of the singer's music videos. Carmen reportedly told pals she had a crush on brunette Joan when she was growing up. Her publicist has insisted they are "just friends".

SCARLETT JOHANSSON WON'T GO NUDE

Scarlett Johansson is insisting on a no-nudity clause in all her movie contracts.The curvaceous 22-year-old is determined to be seen as a serious actress and now won't commit to any role without the clause. A source is quoted by Britain's Daily Express newspaper as saying: "Scarlettis still very young and is aware the roles she takes are going to set out where her career as an actress takes her in the future."She doesn't want to fall into being too controversial or too trashy so nude scenes are out for now."However, Scarlett may have to re-think her naked stance if she lands the role of adult film superstar Jenna Jameson in a movie about her life.The 'Lost In Translation' star has reportedly been singled out by the X-rated actress to play her in a film movie adaptation of her autobiography 'How To Make Love Like A Porn Star: A Cautionary Tale'. Jenna said: "We're looking at Scarlett Johansson. She's my choice. I think she's beautiful."Scarlett is also said to be very keen on the role and is even hoping it could pave the way for Oscar glory.

SCARLETT JOHANSSON THINKS SHES A MAN

Scarlett Johansson thinks she looks like a man.The actress, widely considered to be one of Hollywood's most desirable women, is paranoid she has a boy's face on a woman's body. Scarlett, 22, said in an interview with Parade magazine: "I think I look kind of like a boy. I mean, not my body, obviously."Despite her own concerns, the 'Lost In Translation' star is happy people lust after her. She said: "It's a nice compliment, I guess. It's funny, because for a male actor the idea of being sexy can be very daunting. A lot of young male actors want to be chameleons and play all different kinds of characters."For a woman, I think it's always a compliment to have people think you're attractive."Scarlett is not afraid to go out and enjoy herself, despite the constant interest in her private life. She said: "Of course, I go out with my friends a lot, and we always have a good time."I'm 22, and we dance and have fun. I don't feel paranoid about that. But I just lay low."Sometimes you get caught, and there's nothing you can do about it."

SCARLETT JOHANSSON PLAYBOY'S TOP 25

Scarlett Johansson has topped Playboy's annual 25 Sexiest Celebrities list.The 22-year-old actress' "sensuality" and "beauty" saw off stiff competition from Angelina Jolie, Beyoncé Knowles and Pamela Anderson.The adult magazine writes: "Scarlett Johansson is the apex of beauty and sensuality - from her porcelain skin to her fully feminine figure to her mysterious charisma, which is at once palpable and indefinable."While the magazine makes it clear that Scarlett is their sexiest woman, the other 24 beauties are listed in no particular order.Other names to make it onto the sexy list include Jennifer Lopez, Paris Hilton, Carmen Electra and Jessica Alba. Meanwhile, Scarlett is being tipped to play adult movie superstar Jenna Jameson in a movie adaptation of her autobiography 'How To Make Love Like A Porn Star: A Cautionary Tale'.Jenna, 32, revealed her admiration for the 'Match Point' actress last month. She said: "We're looking at Scarlett Johansson. She's my choice. I think she's beautiful."

SCARLETT JOHANSSON'S HOPING PORN STAR JENNA JAMESON BIOPIC WINS OSCAR

Jenna Jameson

Scarlett Johansson (Left) is hoping adult movie superstar Jenna Jameson (top) can win her an Oscar. Scarlett has been singled out by the X-rated actress to play her in a movie adaptation of her autobiography 'How To Make Love Like A Porn Star : A Cautionary Tale'. The 'Lost In Translation' star is said to be very keen on the role and is confident it could pave the way for Oscar glory. A source said: "She knows Jenna has had a colourful life, but she isn't prudish about it at all. She loved her book and thinks it would be a great film. Scarlett believes it could earn her awards like Julianne Moore's Oscar nomination for her role in 'Boogie Nights'."'Boogie Nights' is a film based on the life of porn legend John Holmes. Jenna, 32, revealed her admiration for Scarlett last month. She said: "We're looking at Scarlett Johansson. She's my choice. I think she's beautiful."Jenna, the star of such films as 'Jenna Loves Pain', 'I Love Lesbians 10'and 'Wicked Weapon', is currently in talks with producers and filming could begin next year. Jenna's life has been marred by personal tragedies. She lost her mother before her second birthday, and as a teenager was brutally gang raped. Jenna went on to work as a stripper before becoming the world's most successful porn star.

SCARLETT JOHANSSON'S AT HARVARD'S 'HASTY PUDDING AWARDS'

Scarlett Johansson At Harvard

Scarlett Johansson happily took part in an elaborate prize-giving ceremony the other day after being crowned the Harvard Hasty Pudding woman of the year. The 22-year-old actress was driven through Cambridge, Massachusetts, in the back of a silver Bentley convertible, followed by Harvard University students dressed in drag.The prestigious honor is given by student drama group Hasty Pudding Theatricals to performers who have made a "lasting and impressive contribution to the world of entertainment". Following her parade, the blonde star participated in a mock exam and was then guest of honor at a feast in Harvard's Agassiz Theatre, where she received the famous 'Pudding Pot'. The theatre was adorned with a blown-up picture of Scarlett's naked Vanity Fair cover. She was playfully subjected to a series of light-hearted jibes about her age, her curvaceous figure and her habit of starring alongside older men. On collecting her award, Scarlett said: "Thank you so much for this fabulous golden pot. It's been such a wonderful day. This is the closest I'll ever get to a Harvard degree for sure."It's a real honor and I can't wait until later tonight when we party."Ben Stiller is to be crowned Harvard Hasty Pudding man of the year on February 23. Hasty Pudding Theatricals is the oldest undergraduate drama group in the US and the award is considered a great honor.Last year's winners were Halle Berry and Richard Gere.