Scarlett Johansson misses shining moment at Cannes after studio refuses demands
Scarlett Johansson was left at home in New York after a film studio refused to pay for the star's bloated demands to attend the Cannes Film Festival to launch Woody Allen's latest movie. Penelope Cruz and Rebecca Hall, her co-stars in the film 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona', soaked up all the glory from crowds as they ascended the fabled red carpet of Cannes. It must have been pretty galling for Johansson, 23, when reports trickled back to the U.S. about the ten minute standing ovation the film received

Scarlett Johansson set for summer music festivals?
Actress Scarlett Johansson has hinted that she may play some festival dates this summer, in support of her album of Tom Waits covers, which was released yesterday (May 19th). The GIRL WITH A PEARL EARRING star said that the only thing making her think twice about airing the material live is her stage fright. She told the London Paper that it would "be sad not to get everyone together" to perform songs from ANYWHERE I LAY MY HEAD, whether at a festival or "somewhere that's kinda fun". "[But] I have

Video: Watch Scarlett Johansson and Penelope Cruz Kiss
Scarlett Johansson and Penelope Cruz share a steamy smooch in Woody Allen's upcoming movie Vicky Cristina Barcelona debuting at Cannes Festival. Watch the sexy trailer above (the kiss is at 1:10). Javier Bardem (Cruz's real life beau) also stars in the film.

We disagree with Scarlett Johansson on this one
Scarlett Johansson is one gorgeous example of the female form - she really has come into her own in that regard. Likewise, as stars go, she seems to be a down to earth, well balanced individual. We love her here at celebrifi. However, based on a recent interview, we're just going to have to admit our opinions on some things do digress, and they do digress quite a bit. We're happy to see Scarlett working on another Woody Allen production, though we didn't enjoy watching such a lovely lady take a shotgun

Emily Mortimer: Finding the darkness within the perky
For a while Emily Mortimer seemed to specialize in characters not unlike herself: sweet, vulnerable, even a little scattered or ditzy. She was a neurotic, insecure actress in Nicole Holofcener's "Lovely and Amazing"; Steve Martin's hapless, bumbling assistant in the "Pink Panther" remake; and, in the role that probably put her on the map, the oblivious upper-class wife of the brooding Jonathan Rhys Myers character in Woody Allen's "Match Point." In that film her rival for Rhys Myers's attention was Scarlett

On Set: Woody, Wood, And David
We kind of wish there was some sort of penis slang for Larry David’s name, because then the title of this picture post would be oh-so entertaining. Especially since the scene being filmed involved some sort of witty banter while David’s character buy bananas. In the currently Untitled Woody Allen Project 2009, Larry David seems to be taking the talking Woody role, as Allen returns to New York and leaves Scarlett Johansson behind in favor of Evan Rachel Wood, whom Dave has called Rachel on the stre

Vicky Cristina Barcelona Poster Premiere!
Cinematical is very happy to bring you this exclusive poster for Vicky Cristina Barcelona, written and directed by one of my favorite New Yorkers, Woody Allen. Starring the crazy sexy cool trio of Penélope Cruz, Scarlett Johansson and Rebecca Hall, VCB follows two American tourists (Johansson, Hall) on holiday in Spain who find themselves drawn into a series of unconventional romantic entanglements with Juan Antonio (Javier Bardem), a charismatic painter who "pursues passions and ardently seeks the meaning

Scarlett Johansson's album debut panned by critics
Actress Scarlett Johansson's latest film work may be getting the red carpet treatment at Cannes, but her debut album, released on Tuesday, is drawing fire from music critics. "Anywhere I Lay My Head," a collection of Tom Waits songs recorded by the star of such films as "Match Point," "Lost in Translation" and "Girl with a Pearl Earring," has been described by the actress as "an intimate experience." But numerous reviews of the album complained that Johansson's vocals end up lost in the lush arrangeme

Scarlett Johansson Says She’s a Decent Singer
Scarlett Johansson spent days trying to record owl noises while recording her new album. The 'Lost in Translation' actress was so determined to incorporate unique sounds on her debut LP 'Anywhere I Lay My Head' she even taped the call of the nocturnal birds. She said: "I spent days trying to record owls. I would hear them and then run outside to find them. My producer David Sitek told me to keep a mini-recorder with me all the time and record sounds I liked. That was the most elusive thing we recorde

Engaged Scarlett Johansson: "I Believe in Finding a Soul Mate"
Newly engaged Scarlett Johansson says falling in love has a lot to do with timing. "You don't always meet the right person at the right time," she tells the August issue of Cosmopolitan. Adds the 23-year-old actress (who romanced Josh Hartnett and Jared Leto before fiancé Ryan Reynolds): "It's important for people to figure out their own lives before involving someone else — to gauge where you are and work on your own issues." Johansson also clarifies her 2006 comments in which she said that peo

Scarlett Johansson is Naked. In Theory
In this scene from her new movie, He's Just Not That Into You, Scarlett Johansson is naked, swimming in the nude, and getting you all hot and bothered. Except, she's probably not. At least not that we can see. In all likelihood, Scarlett Johansson is probably wearing some nude-coloured swimsuit or maybe something like those flesh-toned pasties we saw in those Megan Fox topless pictures. Still, as far as primitive brain knows, Scarlett Johansson is naked, and that's what I'm going to keep telling myself.

Scarlett’s iTunes Exclusive EP
In this iTunes exclusive, Scarlett Johansson showcases live performances of songs from her album Anywhere I Lay My Head, a compilation of Tom Waits covers. Johansson's style is murky and thick with atmosphere owing to the swells of organ and thick hum of amplification that are present throughout the release. There's a dark feeling to the music, one that owes inspiration to Waits' own material – the performances gravitate toward the sound of dislocated dream pop in which an essence is captured rather than

Video: Scarlett sings live
Scarlett Johansson, "Falling Down (Sessions)".

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Scarlett on Rhapsody!
Rhapsody Original with Scarlett Johansson is now live! Check it out here:http://www.rhapsody.com/videos/21455170_scarlettjohanssonrhapsodyoriginal

Scarlett Johansson and Penelope Cruz share a red hot kiss
Two of Hollywood's most lusted after actresses Scarlett Johansson and Penelope Cruz are set to steam up screens with a lesbian kiss. The racy scene, set in a red-tinted photography dark room, features in Woody Allen's upcoming release Vicky Cristina Barcelona.

Barack Obama says he looks good in underwear
In the new issue of Us Weekly, presidential candidate Barack Obama invited news director Lara Cohen to join his campaign for a day. He described some of his best Just Like Us moments, and took our Presidential Pop Quiz (where he revealed that his daughters think Britney and Paris are "yuck"). Some excepts from the Us interview: How familiar are you with Us Weekly? My wife reads it. Do your daughters Sasha and Malia ever ask about Britney Spears? Actually, yeah. But they're very sensible. They're

Barack Obama Downplays "Email Relationship" With Scarlett Johansson
Barack Obama has downplayed his "email relationship" with Scarlett Johansson – and says the actress doesn't even have his personal address. Earlier this month, Johansson claimed to have a "personal dialogue" with Obama and that he thought her questions were "silly." She told Politico: "You'd imagine that someone like the senator who is constantly traveling 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

Artist on Artist with Scarlett Johansson!
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Sarah Larson 'Devastated' After Getting Dumped by George Clooney
George Clooney didn't just break off his fairytale romance with Sarah Larson - he did it abruptly, leaving the former cocktail waitress shocked and heartbroken and moving back to Las Vegas, friends of the former couple tell FOXNews.com. "She thought they were getting married. Instead, she got dumped," a friend said. "She's really upset. Devastated." Larson found herself teary-eyed, packing her bags and walking out the door of the home the couple had shared in Los Angeles. Friends said the 29-year-o

iTunes Sessions
Scarlett Johansson's Favorite ThingsArtist Playlist Available NowOnly On iTunes Not only can you check out Scarlett Johansson's debut album Anywhere I Lay My Head, as well as her recent iTunes Live Session, but now you can experience her musical influences and favorites. Click here to visit Scarlett's virtual playlist and enjoy a thoughtful mix of classic artists from Frank Sinatra to Billie Holiday as well as contemporary indie bands like Arcade Fire and Celebration. Scarlett's Artist Playlist also incl

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Anywhere I Lay My Head Debuts 1 on Billboard’s Heatseekers Chart
Scarlett Johansson'S ANYWHERE I LAY MY HEAD DEBUTS 1 ON BILLBOARD'S HEATSEEKERS CHART 1 CHART DEBUT MARKS FIRST FOR ATCO/RHINO "...a brilliant album that will no doubt top some 'best of 2008' lists" -- NME LOS ANGELES -- Anywhere I Lay My Head (Atco/Rhino), the debut album from Scarlett Johansson and produced by David Sitek makes its entrance on Billboard's Heatseekers chart at the number one spot this week. The Heatseekers chart highlights the best-selling albums from new and developing artists, defined a

Artist on Artist with Debbie Harry
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'Vicky Cristina Barcelona' Having Glamorous Affair at L.A. Premiere
Celebrating the special screening of "Vicky Cristina Barcelona", most of the comedy drama film's stars came out to the L.A. premiere of the film. Dressed to impress, the cast ensemble, which consisted of Javier Bardem, Scarlett Johansson, Rebecca Hall, Penelope Cruz and Chris Messina, grazed Mann Village Theater's red carpet on Monday, August 4, evening. Turning the formality up a notch were Johansson and Cruz who both wore dazzling evening wear. Scarlett who portrayed one of the titular character Cristi