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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has signed on to replace Brendan Fraser in the ‘Journey to the Center of the Earth’ sequel.

The actor, 38, is replacing Brendan Fraser in the action movie, ‘Journey 2: The Mysterious Island’.

Fraser had chosen not to return as a deal on the start date of the movie was not reached, which led studio New Line to search a new actor for the movie, and Johnson is in the final stage of negotiations.

Brad Peyton will direct the project and Josh Hutcherson will reprise brave explorer Sean Anderson.

The initial installment of the movie grossed $250 million worldwide in 2008 and its sequel is set to be filmed in October on locations in North Carolina and Hawaii, according to Heat Vision Blog.

Beau Flynn, Tripp Vinson and Charlotte Huggins will produce the picture, which will be filmed in 3D.

Dwayne will appear in ‘Why Did I Get Married Too?’ opposite Janet Jackson and is currently involved in filming ‘The Fast and the Furious 5’ alongside Vin Diesel and Paul Walker.

Kim Kardashian claims she is insecure about her figure and basically has the same worries as anyone else.

The beautiful reality star says she is frequently worried about her curvy body and often makes efforts to feel good about her feminine shape.

She said, “I’m not always confident – of course I have hang-ups like everyone else. I’ve never been a big fan of my thighs, but I do love my stomach when it’s in shape. I work out with my personal trainer, Gunnar Peterson, for an hour each day and do classes. But I enjoy running on the treadmill.”

Kardashian, 29, also admitted she used Botox, but she would think cautiously before having any kind of plastic surgery.

She tells Closer magazine, “I don’t worry about ageing. I might consider a ‘lift’ but women in Los Angles go too far. I don’t want to end up with big puffy lips and a scary stretched-back face.”

Kim also admits it is not always simple to stay away from junk food. “When I fancy a snack I reach for cookies. I’m a classic yo-yoer, but I’m always determined to get back into shape,” she sad.

Kim – who is set to launch a new clothing line K-Dash along with her sisters Khloe and Kourtney and mother Kris Jenner on September 10 – complained a week earlier she had certain difficulties in finding a dress suitable for her for the Emmy Awards on September 29, 2010.

Kim said, “My stylist Monica has some amazing choices . . . I haven’t fit into anything yet.”

“Lloyd Hey, look, the Monkees. They were a huge influence on the Beatles.”

“Lloyd There’s really nothing to worry about Mary. Statistically they say you’re more likely to get killed on the way to the airport. You know, like on a head on crash or flying off a cliff or getting trapped under a gas truck That’s the worst I have this cousin, well y’know, I had this cousin…”

“Lloyd Hey, I guess they’re right senior citizens although slow and dangerous behind the wheel–can still serve a purpose. I’ll be right back, don’t you go dying on me’)”

“Harry Yeah I called her up, she gave me a bunch of crap about me not listening to her, or something, I don’t know, I wasn’t really paying attention.”

“Lloyd What are the chances of a guy like you and a girl like me… ending up together.”

“Lloyd When I met Mary, I got that old fashioned romantic feeling, where I’d do anything to bone her.”

‘Dumb & Dumber’

Happy Birthday to “NCIS” star Mark Harmon (1951)

“Street Kings” star Keanu Reeves (1964)

Comedian, rapper Katt Williams (1973)

“Lost” actress Cynthia Watros (1968)

“Mr. Steel Arm” quarterback and actor Terry Bradshaw (1948)

“Space: Above and Beyond” actress Kristen Cloke (1968)

Founder of Cirque du Soleil and poker player Guy Laliberté (1959)

“Ask the Dust” star Salma Hayek (1966)

Actor Clarence Felder (1938)

Actress Rosanna DeSoto (1950)

“Shazam!” actor Michael Gray (1951)

Adult film actress Inari Vachs (1974)

British boxer Lennox Lewis (1965)

Actor Derek Fowlds (1937)

“Mrs. Puff” voice on “SpongeBob SquarePants” Mary Jo Catlett  (1938)

“The Last Boy Scout” actor Clarence Felder (1938)

Jazz pianist Horace Silver (1928)

“Fifth Beatle” Billy Preston (1946; d. 2006)

Happy Birthday All

Mick Lally (November 1945 – 31 August 2010) an Irish film and stage actor has died at the age of 64. He founded the Druid Theater and was mostly known to Irish audiences as Miley Byrne the series ‘Glenroe’ and ‘Ballykissangel’.

He also voiced Brother Aidan in the animation ‘The Secret of Kells’ and had roles in ‘Circle of Friends’ and ‘Alexander’.

Lally was born in Tourmakeady, County Mayo and worked as a school teacher before his acting career. He founded the widely acclaimed Druid Theater Company in 1979 along with Garry Hynes and Marie Mullen.

In 1982, he starred in the television series The Ballroom Of Romance opposite Brenda Fricker. In 1979, his performance as Miley in Bracken earned him a Jacob’s Award. In 1994, he played Fiona’s grandfather, Hugh, in The Secret of Roan Inish.

He died on Tuesday, 31 August 2010, after a brief stay in a hospital.

R.I.P.