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Stars, Photogs Rip Red-Carpet Restrictions

Academy uses back entrance to boost ratings

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 23, 2009 10:02 AM CST

(Newser) – Not everyone walked the red carpet at last night’s Oscars, and photographers were none too pleased, Variety reports. The Academy asked some stars to enter out of cameras’ reach, to keep fashion choices a secret until the telecast—in an attempt to boost ratings....   Read full story »

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