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LOS ANGELES, California (X17online) - Actress Scarlett Johansson is traveling to Africa to help in the fight against AIDS. Johansson is spending four days visiting AIDS clinics with representatives of (RED), a charity launched by U2 frontman Bono in 2006 to combat the deadly disease through the power of consumerism.

"It was important for me to come here and see the issues we're up against first hand," Johansson said.

"I came here with an open mind, wanted to listen, understand and learn; I leave with the overwhelming understanding that the small action of making a RED choice in your purchases...has an enormous impact on the lives of people in countries like Rwanda."

LOS ANGELES, California (X17online) - Scarlett Johansson,23, and Ryan Reynolds, 31, tied the knot in a secret wedding in Canada yesterday.

Reports say the ceremony took place somewhere just outside of Vancouver. It's the first marriage for both; they were engaged in May.

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LOS ANGELES, California (X17online) - Scarlett Johansson is squashing the rumors that she's undertaken a crash diet to get into shape for her upcoming role as Black Widow in Iron Man 2.

Dismissing rumors that she's using Gwyneth Paltrow's personal trainer or on some "miracle diet," Johansson says she's been working out at least 30 minutes a day and eating a balanced diet of fruit, vegetables and lean proteins.

The formerly curvy Lost In Translation star writes on The Huffington Post that, “the idea that the media would maintain that I have lost an impossible amount of weight by some sort of 'crash diet' or miracle workout is ludicrous.”

Johansson also denies that she's lost 14 pounds. "If I were to lose 14 pounds, I'd have to part with both arms. And a foot," the actress writes.

The actress says she's speaking out because she doesn't want "some 15-year-old girl in Kansas City (to) read one of these 'articles' and decide she wasn't going to eat for a couple of weeks so she too could 'crash diet' and look like Scarlett Johansson."

MANHATTAN, New York (X17online) - Scarlett Johansson is now a Tony Award-winning actress thanks to her work in A View from the Bridge.

While receiving her award, she told the audience, "Ever since I was a little girl I wanted to be on Broadway and here I am."

The Iron Man 2 star was among several A-list celebrities who took home a Tony including Denzel Washington and Catherine-Zeta Jones.

The big winner of the night was the drama Red, which took home the prize for best play and five other awards.

Sean Hayes hosted the event from Radio City Music Hall.

The winners are listed below:

BEST PLAY: “Red.”

BEST MUSICAL: “Memphis.”

BEST BOOK OF A MUSICAL: “Memphis.”

BEST ORIGINAL SCORE (MUSIC AND/OR LYRICS) WRITTEN FOR THE THEATER: “Memphis.”

BEST REVIVAL OF A PLAY: “Fences.”

BEST REVIVAL OF A MUSICAL: “La Cage aux Folles.”

BEST PERFORMANCE BY A LEADING ACTOR IN A PLAY: Denzel Washington, “Fences.”

BEST PERFORMANCE BY A LEADING ACTRESS IN A PLAY: Viola Davis, “Fences.”

BEST PERFORMANCE BY A LEADING ACTOR IN A MUSICAL: Douglas Hodge, “La Cage aux Folles.”

BEST PERFORMANCE BY A LEADING ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL: Catherine Zeta-Jones, “A Little Night Music.”

BEST PERFORMANCE BY A FEATURED ACTOR INA PLAY: Eddie Redmayne, “Red.”

BEST PERFORMANCE BY A FEATURED ACTRESS IN A PLAY: Scarlett Johansson, “A View From the Bridge.”

BEST PERFORMANCE BY A FEATURED ACTOR IN A MUSICAL: Levi Kreis, “Million Dollar Quartet.”

BEST PERFORMANCE BY A FEATURED ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL: Katie Finneran, “Promises, Promises.”

BEST DIRECTION OF A PLAY: Michael Grandage, “Red.”

BEST DIRECTION OF A MUSICAL: Terry Johnson, “La Cage aux Folles.”

BEST CHOREOGRAPHY: Bill T. Jones, “Fela!”

BEST ORCHESTRATIONS: Daryl Waters and David Bryan, “Memphis.”

BEST SCENIC DESIGN OF A PLAY: Christopher Oram, “Red.”

BEST SCENIC DESIGN OF A MUSICAL: Christine Jones, “American Idiot.”

BEST COSTUME DESIGN OF A PLAY: Catherine Zuber, “The Royal Family.”

BEST COSTUME DESIGN OF A MUSICAL: Marina Draghici, “Fela!”

BEST LIGHTING DESIGN OF A PLAY: Neil Austin, “Red.”

BEST LIGHTING DESIGN OF A MUSICAL: Kevin Adams, “American Idiot.”

BEST SOUND DESIGN OF A PLAY: Adam Cork, “Red.”

BEST SOUND DESIGN OF A MUSICAL: Robert Kaplowitz, “Fela!”

MANHATTAN, New York (X17online) - Scarlett Johansson is firing back at critics who argue the actress is undeserving of a Tony Award for her role in Broadway's A View From the Bridge.

The 25-year-old actress told Broadway World, "I pounded the pavement for years and I know what it's like to struggle as an actor. A lot of it is luck and, certainly, a lot of it is opportunity -- and the lack of that. So, I totally understand the frustration there."

After Johannson won, Broadway star Hunter Foster created a Facebook campaign called Give The Tonys Back To Broadway. He believes Johannson's Hollywood status helped her to win the award.

In response to the Facebook campaign, Johannson released the following:

"The actors we've seen this season that we recognize from film -- Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, Liev Schreiber and Catherine Zeta-Jones, etc. -- have not only made a huge impact on ticket sales but have given tour de force performances and all started their careers as stage actors, dedicating themselves to making an impression in the theater. This goes to show that actors are actors, whatever the outlet, and with perseverance and drive, can cross the boundaries of the medium.

A lot of my friends who are struggling actors are going through the same thing. But, I can't apologize for it. I have worked my ass off to get to where I am so I understand that struggle," Johansson explained. "For me, it's more about hiring the right person for the job. If somebody is cast because they are a name but they're not right for the job, well, it's very frustrating."

LOS ANGELES, California (X17online) - Scarlett Johnsson has been officially confirmed to present at the 83rd annual Academy Awards.

The Oscars will be hosted by James Franco and Anne Hathaway.

Katy Perry's hubby Russell Brand will also take part in the show for the first time. Confirmed presenters also include: Sandra Bullock, The King’s Speech’s Colin Firth, Biutiful’s Javier Bardem and The Social Network’s Jesse Eisenberg.

The award show will take place on Sunday, February 27th at the Kodak Theatre.

LOS ANGELES, California (X17online) - Scarlett Johansson and Denzel Washington will receive honors at Germany’s highly regarded Golden Cameras awards show.

Johansson is set to receive the best international actress award for her role in The Avengers, and Washington will receive the best international actor award for his role in Safe House.

Singing legend Dionne Warwick will be also recognized in the show's music categories with a lifetime achievement award.

The 2012 Golden Cameras ceremony will be held in Berlin on Feb. 4.