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‘SNL’ Star Kenan Thompson To Host White House Correspondents’ Dinner

‘SNL’ Star Kenan Thompson To Host White House Correspondents’ Dinner

Saturday Night Live star Kenan Thompson will host the White House Correspondents’ Dinner for the first time. Thompson, who has been a cast member of the late-night comedy sketch series for 17 consecutive seasons, will assume the duties for the black-tie event, which will be held Saturday, April 25. Joining Thompson as the evening’s featured […]

4y ago

Michelle Wolf Blasts Trump For Skipping Correspondents’ Dinner Again: ‘He Doesn’t Have Big Enough Spine’

Michelle Wolf Blasts Trump For Skipping Correspondents’ Dinner Again: ‘He Doesn’t Have Big Enough Spine’

Michelle Wolf, who knows a thing or two about getting under the president’s skin, blasted Donald Trump for deciding to skip the White House Correspondents’ Dinner for the third time. On Friday during a press conference, Trump announced that he would skip the event and instead hold a rally. He blasted the Correspondents’ Dinner for […]

5y ago

Trump May Attend Correspondents’ Dinner With No Comedian There To Laugh At Him

Trump May Attend Correspondents’ Dinner With No Comedian There To Laugh At Him

Donald Trump broke a decades-old presidential tradition when he refused to attend the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in 2017 and again in 2018. Since the dinner celebrates the media, this decision really came as no surprise. But now that the current president of the White House Correspondents’ Association has decided not to invite a comedian […]

6y ago

Historian Ron Chernow To Host, Speak About First Amendment Press Rights At White House Correspondents Dinner

Historian Ron Chernow To Host, Speak About First Amendment Press Rights At White House Correspondents Dinner

The emcee at the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner is traditionally a comedic speaker, someone who generally roasts several people in the room from both sides of the aisle in attempts to lighten the mood in the room. This year, however, many journalists feel that there isn’t much to laugh about when it comes to […]

6y ago

Trump Rails Against ‘Filthy’ Michelle Wolf Over Roast Of Sarah Huckabee Sanders

Trump Rails Against ‘Filthy’ Michelle Wolf Over Roast Of Sarah Huckabee Sanders

Donald Trump railed against comedian Michelle Wolf, whose roast of White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders has been widely criticized as having gone too far, calling her “filthy” as well as demanding the end of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. In a tweet Sunday night, Trump called Wolf “filthy” and claimed that the annual […]

6y ago

Michelle Wolf Shocks Guests With A Roast Of Sarah Sanders At The White House Correspondents Dinner

Michelle Wolf Shocks Guests With A Roast Of Sarah Sanders At The White House Correspondents Dinner

Comedian Michelle Wolf was tabbed to host the annual White House Correspondents Dinner, which was held Saturday night, The New York Times reported. Needless to say, Wolf did not disappoint. Michelle Wolf, much like the comedians who have hosted before her, took the liberty to take jabs at various political figures. No one is off […]

6y ago

Comedian Hasan Minhaj Gets Serious At The White House Correspondents Dinner – Defends Free Speech

Comedian Hasan Minhaj Gets Serious At The White House Correspondents Dinner – Defends Free Speech

Comedian Hasan Minhaj headlined the 2017 White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday, which meant that for approximately 25 minutes he roasted politicians, news organizations, and President Trump in a ruthless but comedic speech. Yet, perhaps the most memorable moment of the night came at the end of Minhaj’s routine when he addressed the audience of […]

7y ago

Alec Baldwin May Play Trump At Correspondents’ Dinner The POTUS Bailed On

Alec Baldwin May Play Trump At Correspondents’ Dinner The POTUS Bailed On

In a nearly unprecedented move, Donald Trump recently announced that he won’t be attending this year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner; now, high-profile Trump impersonator Alec Baldwin could be filling his spot. The feud between Trump and the media has been ongoing since before Inauguration Day, and after weeks of labeling news outlets “fake news,” Donald […]

7y ago

Alec Baldwin Might ‘Play Trump’ At White House DC Dinner

Alec Baldwin Might ‘Play Trump’ At White House DC Dinner

If President Donald Trump will not attend the White House Correspondent’s dinner, then actor Alec Baldwin would not be too opposed to standing in for him. I will not be attending the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner this year. Please wish everyone well and have a great evening! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 25, […]

7y ago

Trump To Skip This Year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner

Trump To Skip This Year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner

U.S. President Donald J. Trump has declared that he will not be attending the annual White House Correspondents’ dinner this year, BBC reports. Trump made the announcement just one day after the White House excluded a number of major media outlets from a press briefing. The White House Correspondents’ Association dinner is an annual event […]

7y ago

Fans Want Alec Baldwin To Play Trump At White House Correspondent’s Dinner

Fans Want Alec Baldwin To Play Trump At White House Correspondent’s Dinner

Yesterday, Donald Trump announced on Twitter that he will be breaking tradition by skipping the House Correspondent’s Dinner; now fans want Alec Baldwin to fill his shoes at the event. Participation at the annual, lighthearted event isn’t mandatory for a POTUS. That being said, not a single one has missed in decades, with the last […]

7y ago

Alec Baldwin Could Fill In For Trump At White House Correspondents’ Dinner

Alec Baldwin Could Fill In For Trump At White House Correspondents’ Dinner

Alec Baldwin has made a killing recently with his spot-on impression of Donald Trump, and now the Saturday Night Live regular could be taking the impersonation to a bigger stage: the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. On Saturday evening, the president made the surprise announcement that he would not be attending the annual event put on […]

7y ago

Trump To Skip White House Correspondents’ Dinner Amid Escalating Feud With Media

Trump To Skip White House Correspondents’ Dinner Amid Escalating Feud With Media

President Donald Trump announced through his favourite communication channel, Twitter, on Saturday afternoon, that he will not attend this year’s White House Correspondents’ Association dinner scheduled for April 29. The president’s announcement comes amid recent escalation of tumultuous relations with the media, which he has described as purveyors of “fake news” and “enemies of the […]

7y ago

White House Correspondents’ Dinner: Journalists Call For A Boycott

White House Correspondents’ Dinner: Journalists Call For A Boycott

President Donald Trump has declared war on journalists and news outlets who dare to criticize his agenda. From declaring such media sources as “fake news,” to vitriol-filled Twitter rants, Trump isn’t holding back when it comes to lashing out against his opponents. Trump’s heated condemnation of the press became notorious during his presidential campaign. News […]

7y ago

‘Full Frontal’s’ Samantha Bee To Roast Trump On Same Night As White House Correspondents’ Dinner

‘Full Frontal’s’ Samantha Bee To Roast Trump On Same Night As White House Correspondents’ Dinner

Samantha Bee, the host of TBS’s Full Frontal, has announced plans to host an alternative event on the same night as the annual White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner. In a statement to media, Bee announced plans for what many are predicting will essentially be a roast of Donald Trump. “The evening is sure to bring […]

7y ago

Trump Hits Back At Obama: ‘I Have More Foreign Policy Experience Than Virtually Anybody’

Trump Hits Back At Obama: ‘I Have More Foreign Policy Experience Than Virtually Anybody’

Donald Trump received some jabs from President Obama this weekend, and though the New York billionaire reportedly said the jokes at his expense were “fine,” he came out swinging today, attempting to counter Obama’s assertion that Trump’s foreign policy experience was, well, limited. “They say Donald lacks the foreign policy experience to be president. But […]

8y ago

Helen Mirren’s Prince Tribute At WHCD Includes Purple Dress, Tattoo

Helen Mirren’s Prince Tribute At WHCD Includes Purple Dress, Tattoo

Helen Mirren honored the late Prince at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on April 30. According to Mail Online, Dame Mirren wore a Purple Rain-inspired lace gown that was floor-length and the most perfect shade of plum. Mirren’s Prince tribute didn’t end there, however. The 70-year-old actress showed off a Love Symbol tattoo (also in […]

8y ago

First Lady Michelle Obama Stuns In Sheer Givenchy Dress For Last White House Correspondents’ Dinner

First Lady Michelle Obama Stuns In Sheer Givenchy Dress For Last White House Correspondents’ Dinner

FLOTUS and fashionista Michelle Obama showed off her stunning style one last time at the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Well known for her toned arms, this time she opted to show off in a gold spaghetti strap Givenchy dress worn under a sheer shell embellished with colored stones, according to People Style. She topped […]

8y ago

‘DWTS’ Star Nyle DiMarco Meets Bernie Sanders At ‘Nerd Prom,’ Puts Val Chmerkovskiy Drama Behind Him

‘DWTS’ Star Nyle DiMarco Meets Bernie Sanders At ‘Nerd Prom,’ Puts Val Chmerkovskiy Drama Behind Him

Nyle DiMarco didn’t have to waltz, rumba, or salsa at the “Nerd Prom,” but the Dancing with the Stars competitor probably felt right at home at one of Washington, D.C.’s most prestigious events—once again, Nyle found himself surrounded by an eclectic mix of celebrities. On Saturday, People tweeted that Nyle DiMarco was one of the […]

8y ago

Obama Roasts Hillary Clinton On Racially Charged ‘CPT’ Joke

Obama Roasts Hillary Clinton On Racially Charged ‘CPT’ Joke

President Barack Obama ended his last White House Correspondents Dinner on a high, with a mic drop — “Obama Out” — but he started off on a high too. The president’s opening remarks included a jab at certain racial indiscretions presidential candidate Hillary Clinton had made earlier this month, and the joking call-outs only continued […]

8y ago

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