WTOP in LA for Oscars

The cleanup begins outside the Dolby Theatre Feb. 28, 2016. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
The Dolby Theatre after the Oscars, Feb. 28, 2016. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
The Dolby Theatre after the Oscars, Feb. 28, 2016. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Oscar towers over the red carpet at the Dolby Theatre after the ceremony. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Oscar towers over the red carpet at the Dolby Theatre after the ceremony. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Jason Fraley, on the red carpet at last. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Jason Fraley, on the red carpet at last. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)

Finally got to walk the red carpet on the way out of Dolby Theater.

Posted by Jason Fraley on Monday, 29 February 2016
They let Jason Fraley walk the red carpet! Eventually! (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, who by the time the night was through won his second straight Best Director Oscar. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Charlize Theron at the Oscars. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Charlize Theron at the Oscars. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Julianne Moore on the red carpet. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Kerry Washington arrives at the Oscars. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Kerry Washington arrives at the Oscars. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Patricia Arquette, last year's Best Actress winner from 'Boyhood.' (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Patricia Arquette, last year’s Best Actress winner from ‘Boyhood.’ (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Saoirse Ronan at the Oscars. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Saoirse Ronan at the Oscars. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Rooney Mara at the Oscars Feb. 28, 2016. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Rooney Mara at the Oscars Feb. 28, 2016. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Olivia Wilde on the red carpet. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Olivia Wilde on the red carpet. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Matt Damon on the red carpet. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Matt Damon on the red carpet. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)

Brie Larson walks the carpet just before (likely) winning her first Oscar

Posted by Jason Fraley on Sunday, 28 February 2016
Brie Larson on the red carpet. (WTOP/Jason Fraley) (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Defending Best Supporting Actor winner J.K. Simmons. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Defending Best Supporting Actor winner J.K. Simmons. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
(WTOP/Jason Fraley)
'Spotlight' writer/director Tom McCarthy. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
‘Spotlight’ writer/director Tom McCarthy. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Pharrell arrives at the Oscars. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Pharrell arrives at the Oscars. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Priyanka Chopra, of 'Quantico.' (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Priyanka Chopra, of ‘Quantico.’ (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Margot Robbie arrives. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Margot Robbie arrives. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Naomi Watts arrives at the Oscars. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Naomi Watts arrives at the Oscars. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Eddie Redmayne, from 'The Danish Girl.' (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Eddie Redmayne, from ‘The Danish Girl.’ (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Brie Larson, from "Room." (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Brie Larson, from “Room.” (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Matthew Heineman, director of "Cartel Land." (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Matthew Heineman, director of “Cartel Land.” (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Jason Tremblay, the young actor from “Room.” (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Oscar winner Louis Gossett Jr. at the Oscar's. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Oscar winner Louis Gossett Jr. at the Oscar’s. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Heidi Klum arrives at the Oscars. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Heidi Klum arrives at the Oscars. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
“Brooklyn” screenwriter Nick Hornby. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Liev Schreiber, at left, who played Marty Baron in "Spotlight." (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Liev Schreiber, at left, who played Marty Baron in “Spotlight.” (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Gary Busey, at right, on the red carpet. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Gary Busey, at right, on the red carpet. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Adi Rukun and D.C.-area native Joshua Oppenheimer, whose documentary "The Look of Silence" was nominated for an Oscar. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Adi Rukun and D.C.-area native Joshua Oppenheimer, whose documentary “The Look of Silence” was nominated for an Oscar. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Joy Mangano, at left, the real-life inspiration behind the film "Joy." (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Joy Mangano, at left, the real-life inspiration behind the film “Joy.” (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Daisy Ridley -- Rey frmo 'Star Wars' -- on the red carpet. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Daisy Ridley — Rey from ‘Star Wars’ — on the red carpet. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Mindy Kaling, on the red carpet at the Oscars on Feb. 28, 2016. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Mindy Kaling, on the red carpet at the Oscars on Feb. 28, 2016. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Sofia Vergara gets a huge reaction on the red carpet. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Sofia Vergara gets a huge reaction on the red carpet. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
The legendary Gena Rowlands. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
The legendary Gena Rowlands. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Abraham Atta, from "Beasts of No Nation." (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Abraham Atta, from “Beasts of No Nation.” (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Carter Burwell, the composer behind "Fargo," "No Country for Old Men," "Carol" and more. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Carter Burwell, the composer behind “Fargo,” “No Country for Old Men,” “Carol” and more. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
D.C.-area native Dave Grohl does shots on the red carpet. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
D.C.-area native Dave Grohl does shots on the red carpet. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)

What's it like doing Leo's makeup? Video:

Posted by Jason Fraley on Sunday, 28 February 2016
What’s it like doing Leo’s makeup? WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley is on the case. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Outside the Oscars, with WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Outside the Oscars, with WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Outside the Oscars, with WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Outside the Oscars, with WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Outside the Oscars, with WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Outside the Oscars, with WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Outside the Oscars, with WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Culver City street
WTOP.com’s Jason Fraley is staying in Culver City, California for the Oscars. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley, on the way to the Oscars. No, really. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley, on the way to the Oscars. No, really. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Cary Grant poster by Howard Hanks
WTOP.com Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley is touring studios and sites where movies have been filmed in California. Here, he is seen in front of a giant movie poster for a Cary Grant classic. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley tours Chinatown. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley tours Chinatown. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley tours Chinatown. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley tours Chinatown. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley tours Chinatown. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
"This doesn't look like much," WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley says, "but this is where Faye Dunaway makes her final drive away from John Huston and Jack Nicholson in 'Chinatown.'" (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
“This doesn’t look like much,” WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley says, “but this is where Faye Dunaway makes her final drive away from John Huston and Jack Nicholson in ‘Chinatown.'” (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
James Dean watches over Griffith Observatory, where he and Natalie Wood romanced in "Rebel Without a Cause."
James Dean watches over Griffith Observatory, where he and Natalie Wood romanced in “Rebel Without a Cause.” (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
James Dean watches over Griffith Observatory, where he and Natalie Wood romanced in "Rebel Without a Cause."
James Dean watches over Griffith Observatory, where he and Natalie Wood romanced in “Rebel Without a Cause.” (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
James Dean watches over Griffith Observatory, where he and Natalie Wood romanced in "Rebel Without a Cause." (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
James Dean watches over Griffith Observatory, where he and Natalie Wood romanced in “Rebel Without a Cause.” (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
James Dean watches over Griffith Observatory, where he and Natalie Wood romanced in "Rebel Without a Cause." (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
James Dean watches over Griffith Observatory, where he and Natalie Wood romanced in “Rebel Without a Cause.” (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
James Dean watches over Griffith Observatory, where he and Natalie Wood romanced in "Rebel Without a Cause." (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
James Dean watches over Griffith Observatory, where he and Natalie Wood romanced in “Rebel Without a Cause.” (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
James Dean watches over Griffith Observatory, where he and Natalie Wood romanced in "Rebel Without a Cause." (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
James Dean watches over Griffith Observatory, where he and Natalie Wood romanced in “Rebel Without a Cause.” (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Jason Fraley took a "self-guided" tour of Culver Studios, which -- um, doesn't give tours. Don't tell anyone. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Jason Fraley took a “self-guided” tour of Culver Studios, which — um, doesn’t give tours. Don’t tell anyone. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
WTOP claims no responsibility for anything Jason Fraley may or may not have done regarding the dictates of this sign. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
WTOP claims no responsibility for anything Jason Fraley may or may not have done regarding the dictates of this sign. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Jason Fraley took a "self-guided" tour of Culver Studios, which -- um, doesn't give tours. Don't tell anyone. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Jason Fraley took a “self-guided” tour of Culver Studios, which — um, doesn’t give tours. Don’t tell anyone. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Jason Fraley took a "self-guided" tour of Culver Studios, which -- um, doesn't give tours. Don't tell anyone. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Jason Fraley took a “self-guided” tour of Culver Studios, which — um, doesn’t give tours. Don’t tell anyone. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Jason Fraley took a "self-guided" tour of Culver Studios, which -- um, doesn't give tours. Don't tell anyone. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Jason Fraley took a “self-guided” tour of Culver Studios, which — um, doesn’t give tours. Don’t tell anyone. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Jason Fraley took a "self-guided" tour of Culver Studios, which -- um, doesn't give tours. Don't tell anyone. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Jason Fraley took a “self-guided” tour of Culver Studios, which — um, doesn’t give tours. Don’t tell anyone. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
"Absolutely in love with the Culver Hotel, where Judy Garland chilled and the Munchkins stayed during 'Oz,' Jason Fraley says. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
“Absolutely in love with the Culver Hotel, where Judy Garland chilled and the Munchkins stayed during ‘Oz,’ Jason Fraley says. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
"Absolutely in love with the Culver Hotel, where Judy Garland chilled and the Munchkins stayed during 'Oz,' Jason Fraley says. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
“Absolutely in love with the Culver Hotel, where Judy Garland chilled and the Munchkins stayed during ‘Oz,’ Jason Fraley says. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
"Absolutely in love with the Culver Hotel, where Judy Garland chilled and the Munchkins stayed during 'Oz,' Jason Fraley says. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
“Absolutely in love with the Culver Hotel, where Judy Garland chilled and the Munchkins stayed during ‘Oz,’ Jason Fraley says. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
"Absolutely in love with the Culver Hotel, where Judy Garland chilled and the Munchkins stayed during 'Oz,' Jason Fraley says. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
“Absolutely in love with the Culver Hotel, where Judy Garland chilled and the Munchkins stayed during ‘Oz,’ Jason Fraley says. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
“Absolutely in love with the Culver Hotel, where Judy Garland chilled and the Munchkins stayed during ‘Oz,’ Jason Fraley says. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
"Absolutely in love with the Culver Hotel, where Judy Garland chilled and the Munchkins stayed during 'Oz,' Jason Fraley says. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
“Absolutely in love with the Culver Hotel, where Judy Garland chilled and the Munchkins stayed during ‘Oz,’ Jason Fraley says. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
stage 24
In Culver City, California, Sony Picture’s Stage 24 is seen. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Judy Garland rainbow
Judy Garland’s rainbow is seen at the old MGM Studios lot (now Sony Pictures) where “The Wizard of Oz” was filmed. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
David O. Selznick mansion
Recognize this? It’s the David O. Selznick mansion at the start of “Gone with the Wind” and “Rebecca.” (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Culver Studios also used to be Desilu Studios of "I Love Lucy" fame. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Culver Studios also used to be Desilu Studios of “I Love Lucy” fame. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
hollywood bowl
A trip to California wouldn’t be complete without going by the Hollywood Bowl. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
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The Dolby Theatre after the Oscars, Feb. 28, 2016. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Oscar towers over the red carpet at the Dolby Theatre after the ceremony. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Jason Fraley, on the red carpet at last. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Charlize Theron at the Oscars. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Kerry Washington arrives at the Oscars. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Patricia Arquette, last year's Best Actress winner from 'Boyhood.' (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Saoirse Ronan at the Oscars. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Rooney Mara at the Oscars Feb. 28, 2016. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Olivia Wilde on the red carpet. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Matt Damon on the red carpet. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Defending Best Supporting Actor winner J.K. Simmons. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
'Spotlight' writer/director Tom McCarthy. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Pharrell arrives at the Oscars. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Priyanka Chopra, of 'Quantico.' (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Margot Robbie arrives. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Naomi Watts arrives at the Oscars. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Eddie Redmayne, from 'The Danish Girl.' (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Brie Larson, from "Room." (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Matthew Heineman, director of "Cartel Land." (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Oscar winner Louis Gossett Jr. at the Oscar's. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Heidi Klum arrives at the Oscars. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Liev Schreiber, at left, who played Marty Baron in "Spotlight." (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Gary Busey, at right, on the red carpet. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Adi Rukun and D.C.-area native Joshua Oppenheimer, whose documentary "The Look of Silence" was nominated for an Oscar. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Joy Mangano, at left, the real-life inspiration behind the film "Joy." (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Daisy Ridley -- Rey frmo 'Star Wars' -- on the red carpet. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Mindy Kaling, on the red carpet at the Oscars on Feb. 28, 2016. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Sofia Vergara gets a huge reaction on the red carpet. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
The legendary Gena Rowlands. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Abraham Atta, from "Beasts of No Nation." (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Carter Burwell, the composer behind "Fargo," "No Country for Old Men," "Carol" and more. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
D.C.-area native Dave Grohl does shots on the red carpet. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Outside the Oscars, with WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Outside the Oscars, with WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Outside the Oscars, with WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Culver City street
WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley, on the way to the Oscars. No, really. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Cary Grant poster by Howard Hanks
WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley tours Chinatown. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley tours Chinatown. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
"This doesn't look like much," WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley says, "but this is where Faye Dunaway makes her final drive away from John Huston and Jack Nicholson in 'Chinatown.'" (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
James Dean watches over Griffith Observatory, where he and Natalie Wood romanced in "Rebel Without a Cause."
James Dean watches over Griffith Observatory, where he and Natalie Wood romanced in "Rebel Without a Cause."
James Dean watches over Griffith Observatory, where he and Natalie Wood romanced in "Rebel Without a Cause." (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
James Dean watches over Griffith Observatory, where he and Natalie Wood romanced in "Rebel Without a Cause." (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
James Dean watches over Griffith Observatory, where he and Natalie Wood romanced in "Rebel Without a Cause." (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
James Dean watches over Griffith Observatory, where he and Natalie Wood romanced in "Rebel Without a Cause." (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Jason Fraley took a "self-guided" tour of Culver Studios, which -- um, doesn't give tours. Don't tell anyone. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
WTOP claims no responsibility for anything Jason Fraley may or may not have done regarding the dictates of this sign. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Jason Fraley took a "self-guided" tour of Culver Studios, which -- um, doesn't give tours. Don't tell anyone. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Jason Fraley took a "self-guided" tour of Culver Studios, which -- um, doesn't give tours. Don't tell anyone. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Jason Fraley took a "self-guided" tour of Culver Studios, which -- um, doesn't give tours. Don't tell anyone. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
Jason Fraley took a "self-guided" tour of Culver Studios, which -- um, doesn't give tours. Don't tell anyone. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
"Absolutely in love with the Culver Hotel, where Judy Garland chilled and the Munchkins stayed during 'Oz,' Jason Fraley says. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
"Absolutely in love with the Culver Hotel, where Judy Garland chilled and the Munchkins stayed during 'Oz,' Jason Fraley says. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
"Absolutely in love with the Culver Hotel, where Judy Garland chilled and the Munchkins stayed during 'Oz,' Jason Fraley says. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
"Absolutely in love with the Culver Hotel, where Judy Garland chilled and the Munchkins stayed during 'Oz,' Jason Fraley says. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
"Absolutely in love with the Culver Hotel, where Judy Garland chilled and the Munchkins stayed during 'Oz,' Jason Fraley says. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
stage 24
Judy Garland rainbow
David O. Selznick mansion
Culver Studios also used to be Desilu Studios of "I Love Lucy" fame. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
hollywood bowl
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