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Finally got to walk the red carpet on the way out of Dolby Theater.
Posted by Jason Fraley on Monday, 29 February 2016
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Brie Larson walks the carpet just before (likely) winning her first Oscar
Posted by Jason Fraley on Sunday, 28 February 2016
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Posted by Jason Fraley on Sunday, 28 February 2016
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What's it like doing Leo's makeup? Video:
Posted by Jason Fraley on Sunday, 28 February 2016
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WTOP/Jason Fraley
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WTOP/Jason Fraley
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!["Absolutely in love with the Culver Hotel, where Judy Garland chilled and the Munchkins stayed during 'Oz,' Jason Fraley says. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/CULVER-HOTEL-4-260x174.jpg)
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![stage 24](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/stage24-260x174.jpg)
![Judy Garland rainbow](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/rainbow_law-260x174.jpg)
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