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LEADING LADIES BATTLE FOR OSCAR

It's never too early for some healthy Oscar buzz, so here's a breakdown of Entertainment Weekly handicapping some of the Best Actress contenders for 2000.

_Julia Roberts has been the leading lady ever since "Erin Brockovich" opened in March _ and nothing has changed. With one month to go, no actress has yet emerged with the combination of great reviews, popular clout and track record (this would be Roberts' third nomination, following 1989's "Steel Magnolias" and 1990's "Pretty Woman").

_Joan Allen ("The Contender"). A lot of Academy voters feel she's due for a prize. But this political thriller could get ...

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