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Comedian Colin Jost, known for co-hosting SNL's "Weekend Update," will headline this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 27, as announced by the White House Correspondents' Association. Jost's sharp comedy and keen observations are expected to add humor to the event, following comedian Roy Wood Jr.'s performance last year.
"Saturday Night Live" cast member Colin Jost will headline the White House correspondents' dinner on April 27, known for his work on "Weekend Update" and as a writer for "SNL." The annual event, attended by the president and senior officials, features a comedian who jokes about the media and administration. Jost's selection follows President Trump's absence from WHCA dinners during his term and President Biden's attendance last year.
Barbra Streisand recalls meeting President John F. Kennedy at the 1963 White House Correspondents' Dinner in her new memoir. Despite being asked not to request an autograph, Streisand couldn't resist and handed Kennedy a card to sign, calling him a doll. She later lost the signature and never had another chance to meet him as he was assassinated six months later. Streisand's memoir, "My Name Is Barbra," was released on November 7th.
John Legend responds to Megyn Kelly's criticism of his wife Chrissy Teigen's dress at the White House Correspondents Dinner, calling it a desperate attempt for attention and an effort to win back Donald Trump supporters. He defends his wife as kind, loving, and down to Earth, and says having people carry her dress train is just part of the deal at big events.
Playbook co-author and Deep Dive host Ryan Lizza and CBS News’ Washington correspondent Major Garrett hosted a live show at the POLITICO-CBS News reception during the White House Correspondents’ dinner. The show featured guests such as Sen. Mark Warner, Asa Hutchinson, and comedian Roy Wood Jr. The show originally aired live on SiriusXM, but is now available for all to enjoy.
Comedian Roy Wood Jr. discusses his performance at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, revealing the weeks-long process of honing his material and making last-minute revisions. Wood's set was carefully crafted to his own style as well as that of the crowd, with some material specific to the event. Despite the challenges of performing before a room full of influential journalists, politicos, and CEOs, Wood's reviews have been positive, and he says he would do it again.
Megyn Kelly criticized Chrissy Teigen for having "minions" hold her dress as she walked to the White House Correspondents' Dinner with husband John Legend in Washington, DC, on Saturday. Kelly also criticized Teigen's revealing attire, saying that she exposed her "panties." Twitter users blasted Teigen, with one commenter writing: "Nothing says equity and equality like all that." Several Twitter observers compared the spectacle to the controversy surrounding the Met Gala appearance by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) in 2021.
Fox News correspondent Ben Hall, who survived an attack in Ukraine that killed two colleagues, made a public return as the network's guest of honor at the 2023 White House Correspondent's Dinner. Hall's appearance came just 13 months after he was severely injured in the attack outside of Kyiv. Since returning to the United States, Hall said he has been itching to get back into covering the stories he loves.
Host Sunny Hostin revealed on "The View" that the Fox News table at the White House Correspondents Dinner was "stone-faced" during the event's jokes. Other hosts praised President Biden and host Roy Wood Jr. for their comedy, with Ana Navarro celebrating the return to "normalcy" after former President Trump. Host Alyssa Farah Griffin called the event an "important celebration of the First Amendment."
Ariana Madix, Lisa Vanderpump, and Lala Kent from "Vanderpump Rules" attended the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Madix wore a cream-colored strapless gown with a matching tulle cape, while Vanderpump wore a sequin-covered cape over a black gown. Kent opted for an airy floral look from Zac Posen's Spring 2013 ready-to-wear collection. During the roast, the event's host poked fun at Madix's ex, Tom Sandoval, while the "Vanderpump" squad laughed along.
Cast members from "Vanderpump Rules" attended the White House Correspondents' Dinner, with host Roy Wood Jr. making jokes about the show and its recent scandal involving Ariana Madix's partner's affair. Madix has since become a fan favorite and secured various partnerships and roles. Other celebrities and notable figures were also in attendance at the event.
Chrissy Teigen clapped back at Rep. George Santos for criticizing her White House Correspondents' Dinner dress, a lavender George Hobeika gown. Santos had tweeted about the off-the-rack dresses at the event and questioned Teigen's choice. Teigen responded with humor, defending her dress, and her fans came to her defense. Santos later responded to the backlash, saying he has a sense of humor and works for his constituents. Teigen attended the event with her husband, John Legend, and the couple recently welcomed their third child.
Comedian Roy Wood Jr. discusses his recent hosting of the White House Correspondents' Dinner, including jokes about Tucker Carlson, Don Lemon, and Clarence Thomas. He also talks about his desire to say something worthwhile to people in power, his preparation process, and his ongoing audition process to potentially become the next host of The Daily Show. Despite the odd mix of people at the event, Wood Jr. received no complaints about his set.
Justin Theroux brought his dog Kuma to the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C. on Saturday night. The actor, who regularly takes his dog with him everywhere he goes, looked sharp in a black two-piece suit. Theroux adopted Kuma from a Texas-based organization in 2018 and has regularly donated his time, money, and star power to animal shelters and adoption organizations. His latest project, the HBO miniseries White House Plumbers, stars Justin as G. Gordon Liddy alongside Woody Harrelson as E. Howard Hunt during the infamous 1972 Watergate scandal.
During the White House Correspondents' Dinner, host Roy Wood Jr. made a joke about Tom Sandoval's cheating scandal involving Ariana Madix, who was in the audience. Ariana was seen laughing at the joke. This was her first red carpet event since their breakup was made public in March. Tom had alleged that he broke up with Ariana on Valentine's Day, more than two weeks before their split was made public.