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Popcrunch - 2nd Jul 2009

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Johnny Depp: Oscar-nominated actor Johnny Depp and Oscar-winning star Jamie Fox are reportedly being courted to play pop legend Michael Jackson in a new biopic based on Read full story at Popcrunch

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