Latest: Scarlett Johansson has confirmed reports she's filling in time between movie shoots by recording an album.

The Lost In Translation star, who showed off her vocals in the film alongside Bill Murray in a karaoke scene, has signed a deal to make her first record, Scarlett Sings Tom Waits.

The 21-year-old is a huge fan of the singer/songwriter, and is so keen to do his music justice she's taking all the time she can in the studio.

She says, "It's coming along. There is no rush to get it out there.

"We're taking our time - doing a week here and week there. I just love his music."