Johansson snubbed musical role

Andrew Lloyd Webber was left devastated after Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson snubbed a starring role in his hit musical adaptation of 'The Sound of Music'. The musical maestro fell for the screen starlet's vocal talents after he spent hours on the roof of an exclusive Los Angeles hotel practicing show tunes with her.

And he was eager for the 'Lost In Translation' star to take the lead role of Maria in the musical - insisting Johansson is a "natural star" for the stage. However, their musical rendezvous was left tarnished - after the star had to decline the part due to her busy moviemaking schedule.

The musical mogul tells Britain's Heat magazine: "She certainly has the voice to do it. She's terrific, a natural star for musicals."

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What price celebrity?

HOLLYWOOD star Scarlett Johansson put herself on the eBay auction block for the charity Oxfam this week. The auction closed with a winning bid of $40,100, with a lucky English bidder winning the opportunity to accompany the star to the premiere of her upcoming film He's Just Not That Into You.

The stunning blonde isn't the first to auction her time and company for charity, and she won't be the last. Charlize Theron auctioned a chance to have dinner with her on eBay in 2002, with the winning Californian man shelling out $38,000 to dine the star, proceeds went to a South African Children's Charity Project.

South American pop star Shakira earned $14,000 for charity from one fan, now entitled to front-row tickets to her Toronto concert and a meet-and-greet with the singer, her eBay store, stocked with her underwear and stage costumes, has raised over $76,000 for her own charity to building a school for impoverished children in her native Colombia. British actor Colin Firth scored a cool $9,300 towards Oxfam. The auction winner will accompany him to the premiere of his new film Mamma Mia! in July.

Triple J's kooky Aussie breakfast co-host Marieke Hardy was placed on the auction block by radio co-hosts Robbie Buck and Lindsay 'the Doctor' McDougal. The lucky winner will be forking out $5,502 to a yet-to-be-announced charity, to spend an evening with the delightful Ms Hardy (before her bed time, at 8 :20pm). Kristin Davis is up next, so if you like the idea of accomanying the star to the New York premiere of the Sex and the City movie, with chauffered transport, hair and a facial, get online to Oxfam's'On The Red Carpet' store and place your bid before she's sold.

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Would you pay $50,000 to meet Scarlett Johansso

Right now, a chance to "meet and greet" actress Scarlett Johansson--along with two tickets to a premiere--is going for $40,000 on ebay. Even more unbelievable? The auction doesn't close for another day, so someone could pay up to $75k to attend a premiere of "He's Just Not That Into You" and walk the red carpet with her. Well, maybe a foot or two anyway. The Rage noticed the fine print below the item which reads:
Q: How long will the meet and greet last?
A: There is no set amount of time but it is estimated to be a brief visit due to Scarlett’s schedule that evening.
Dude, count to twenty and Scarlett is gone, baby, gone. But hey, you just made a whopping tax-deductible donation to Oxfam America. Well done. Sit back, relax and enjoy the show.

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Scarlett Johansson is auctioning a date on eBay

SCARLETT Johansson is offering one lucky man the chance to spend a night with her. The date of a lifetime is being auctioned on eBay with money raised going to UK charity Oxfam. According to Britain's Sunday Mirror, the highest bidder will get up close and personal with Scarlett, 23, at the premiere of her film He's Just Not That Into You in Los Angeles in June.

Other stars to take part in the scheme include Colin Firth, who has offered up a date to the premiere of his new film Mamma Mia! in July. Colin Firth is to go on a date with a fan after the admirer paid $9300 to meet their idol. The lucky US bidder beat 64 others to win two tickets for the star-studded world premiere of the actor's film and a meet-and-greet with Colin. The fan will also attend the premiere after-party in London on July 1.

All proceeds raised from the unusual eBay auction go to Oxfam America. In a video on the site, Colin said: "I am Colin Firth and I am apparently what is known as an Oxfam ambassador. I'm here to offer you the chance to bid for two tickets to this summer's world premiere of the film Mamma Mia! starring Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan and featuring, last I checked, me.

"If you are the kind of person that always wanted to see middle aged men in tight spandex trying to sing, then this is the film for you. Please support Oxfam by bidding high." Along with the chance to meet Colin - who has worked with Oxfam for the last five years - fans could also bid for a personalised video birthday message from the Love Actually star. The winner paid an impressive $3141.52 for the unique gift.

Other Colin auction items included signed DVDs of his movies Bridget Jones' Diary, Love Actually and Pride and Prejudice. In total, the actor raised $15,800.48. A host of other stars, including Kristin Davis and Djimon Hounsou, are also involved in eBay auctions to raise money for Oxfam America. Oxfam America is a Boston-based branch of the international development and relief agency, Oxfam International. It offers development programmes and emergency relief services, and campaigns for change in global practices and policies that keep people in poverty.

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Win A Date With Scarlett!

Have you ever dreamed of dropping down on one knee and asking Scarlett Johansson to marry you without having the shit kicked out of you by security? Have you ever dreamed of honking her boobs and then getting an angry yet sexy slap across the face? Well my friends, it looks like all the questions I've mentioned could actually come true for one lucky individual next month. Beginning on March 2nd is an online auction from "eBay" in which the highest bidder for Scarlett's chosen charity will win an exclusive blowj...date with her at the premiere of her new film, "He's Just Not That Into You".

On top of meeting Scarlett and being her guest at the premiere, you'll also receive a bunch of signed DVD's as well as a personal note from Scarlett in which she'll inform you which hotel room to meet her in after the movie. Actually, the only true part of that last sentence is that you'll get a "personal note" from Scarlett. 100% of the proceeds from the highest bidder will go directly to a charity called "Oxfam America" which is a great one for sure.

So remember that from March 2 - 12, you'll be able to bid on this ticket to attend the premiere and have some fun with Scarlett. Who knows, you just might get the "Del Toro" treatment in a nearby elevator if you play your cards right. I for one am not a rich man so I will not be able to take part in this fantastic event. However, if anyone is feeling very charitable, I am always willing to accept a donation of my own. So check out the official details by clicking here and make sure you donate as it's for a worthy cause. You're getting the chance to help build peace in Afghanistan as well as having the opportunity to fondle Scarlett's legendary globes. Good luck bidding and a big thanks to Mike for the buzz!

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