Thanks to JustJared, we have some highlights from Scarlett’s upcoming Elle cover story: On being Woody Allen’s muse: “We’ve joked about that word. Woody says, ‘You appear and my writer’s block is cured.’” On Woody Allen: “Woody’s mannerisms and his wit are classically him. But when you know someone, your conversation has an intimacy that you couldn’t have predicted from seeing him on the screen. Woody surprises me all the time. On film, you see his neurotic side but not his sensitivity.” On being fondled by Isaac Mizrahi at last year’s Golden Globes: “I was so mortified. Holy moly, that was bizarre!”

Elle’s November Hollywood Issue hits newsstands nationwide on Tuesday, October 16th. HQ version of the Elle cover is now available here – gorgeous!!!

Edit: I’ve added preview scans of the issue by chateauxs! The editorial is beautiful, I especially love the back and white close-ups. By the way, according to the article, Scarlett’s album will be released in February 2008.

GALLERY LINKS:
- Elle (US) – November 2007

Scarlett Johansson, alongside such celebrities as Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, Mariah Carey, Drew Barrymore, Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington, Gisele Bundchen, Jamie Dornan and Selma Blair, will appear nude in the new issue of Visionare magazine. They will all be shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott for the issue titled “Private”.

The limited edition (2,500 copies) issue will be released in early October and will cost a hefty $375.

Edit: A number of fans have kindly emailed me saying that they would be interested in participating to the costs of the magazine to get one scanned for the site. I hate to ask but I am a student and there is no way that I’d be able to afford $375 by myself. If you’d be interested in contributing to the costs of the magazine, please email me at riikka@scarlett-fan.com stating how much you’d be able to send in. If there are enough contributors, I will set up a PayPal account for the magazine.

Again, thank you so much to everyone who were kind enough to suggest this! It is much appreciated.

W magazine launched its first ever I-List in its October issue. What is an I-List you ask? It stands for Influential list, where W naming the most influential people and places shaping today’s fashion and style. Instead of just featuring rich celebrities and models, the list includes doctors, lawyers, successful business women and men, environmentalists and of course fashion designers. Winners include Scarlett Johansson for Throwing Curves, Anne Hathaway for being The Anti-Lindsay, and Vera Wang for being the High-Low Queen. Here’s what they had to say about Scarlett:

Throwing Curves – Scarlett Johansson: for maintaining her bombshell proportions that set her apart from her cookie-cutter contemporaries.

I am leaving for Venice tomorrow but Mariana and Mycah will kindly be looking after the site while I am gone.

Scarlett will also be appearing on GMA on Friday. Here’s a reminder of the media alerts:

• Good Morning America (GMA) – August 31, 2007
• Late Night with Conan O’Brien – August 31, 2007

Remember to go out and see The Nanny Diaries this weekend!

By the way, I generally do not make off-topic announcements but this is to help a dear friend and site staffer. If you like our current site and/or gallery designs created by Mycah of Purple Haze Inc, be sure to order your own, unique layout from her! Mycah really needs the help right now and after all that she’s done for the site, I really hope you guys will join me in supporting her venture by placing an order over at Purple Haze Inc.

Unlike earlier reported, Scarlett Johansson will unfortunately not be attending the Venice Film Festival this year.

She will, however, be on NBC’s Late Night with Conan O’Brien on Friday, August 31, 2007.

I’ve added two new articles:

- Q&A: Scarlett Johansson (from Newsweek.com)
- Catching up with Scarlett Johansson (from ScrippsNews)

“I’m a confident young woman. I think along with that comes sexual confidence. But I don’t think that means I’m terribly frisky. I don’t objectify myself. But I like to celebrate my curves and girliness.”

Also, according to The Late Night TV Page, Scarlett is set to appear on Late Night with Conan O’Brien on Friday, August 31, 2007. Now, she is also supposed to be at the Venice Film Festival in Italy during that same day so I am a little confused. But I wanted to inform you anyway. If she does appear, we will have a video clip and caps of this.

Just a quick update for today as I’ve been swamped with work recently. My friend Frederik sent in scans of the August issue of German Vanity Fair, which features Scarlett on the front cover. The article itself is about her work with Oxfam and the trip to India. Be sure to check it out! I will be adding many more of your scan contributions as soon as time permits. Again, thanks for your patience!

GALLERY LINKS:
- Vanity Fair (Germany) – August 2007

Besides starting to film Woody Allen’s newest film next month, there has not been a whole lot going on with Scarlett Johansson recently, atleast not in the public eye. I assume she is currently cutting her first album and preparing for her new role.

Regarding recent magazine coverage, Scarlett was on the cover of You magazine (The Mail On Sunday) a week back with a great article regarding her recent trip to India. She’s also currently featured in the new issue of teen mag Bliss. Both of these are British magazines and we will have scans up shortly.

Here’s an excerpt from the You article, which mentions that Scarlett was approached by Al Gore to help in publicising next month’s Live Earth concert. So perhaps we’ll be seeing her there – unless she’ll already be filming in Spain.

She won’t be drawn on this possible film project, but she does share another message, from Al Gore. That’s former US vice president Al Gore, asking for Scarlett’s help in publicising Live Earth, July’s big Live Aid-style global concert to draw attention to climate change.

Last but not least, I should be back online within a week or two so look out for regular updates to resume soon. Meanwhile, I’ve updated the style quotes and beauty bag with a lot of new information. And check out the gallery for new L’Oreal and Louis Vuitton ads. Thanks so much to everyone who sent in these! Much appreciated.