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Apr 26, 2021

Glenn Close Shouts Out Go-Go At The Oscars And Dances To ‘Da Butt,’ Causing Locals To Lose Their Minds

Close, who lost her eighth Oscar nomination last night, shocked 2021 bingo cards across the region with her knowledge of D.C. go-go.

Feb 11, 2020

The Artist Behind That Super Lifelike Abe Bust At The Lincoln Theatre Won An Oscar

Kazu Hiro was one of the trio that won for achievement in makeup for “Bombshell.”

Feb 05, 2020

Here’s Where To Watch The Oscars With Trivia, Themed Dishes, And Red Carpets

Get your Best Picture predictions ready.

Feb 20, 2019

Here’s Where You Can Watch The Oscars On Sunday

Get dressed up for a red carpet contest, or keep it casual and feast on popcorn and cocktails while you watch.

Feb 20, 2019

And The Oscar (Presenting Gig) Goes To … José Andrés

The chef and philanthropist is among the latest batch of 11 “highly recognized talents from various walks of life” to introduce the eight nominees for the evening’s most sought-after prize.

Feb 26, 2013

Listen: President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Address to 1941 Academy Awards

Hear a recording of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s speech to the 1941 Academy Awards.

Feb 25, 2013

D.C.-Based Filmmakers Win Oscar for Best Documentary Short

A pair of filmakers from the D.C. area took home one of last night’s Academy Awards, and managed—by means of footwear—to give a shoutout to Robert Griffin III.

Feb 24, 2013

Michelle Obama Announces Best Picture Winner Argo

The 85th Academy Awards ended on a bit of a surprise when the Michelle Obama presented the Best Picture prize live from the White House.

Feb 26, 2012

Countdown to the Academy Awards

It’s great when there is actually a reason to turn Sunday into funday. Check out a curation of pre-Oscar coverage including articles from the Post, BYT’s best parties and humor from The Onion.

Feb 22, 2009

Gone With the Oscar

For you Oscar watchers at home, NPR follows up on a memorable Academy Award moment, when Hattie McDaniel won best supporting actress in 1939 for her role as Mammy in a little film called Gone With the Wind. Emotionally overcome during the ceremony, McDaniel told the Academy and Oscars watchers, “My heart is too full to tell you just how I feel.” McDaniel maintains the recognition—but she didn’t keep the award. Late in her life,…

 
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