Joel McHale to Headline White House Correspondents’ Dinner
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Timothy White / E!(WASHINGTON) — Community star and host of The Soup Joel McHale is set to headline the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.
Steven Thomma, the Association’s president, made the announcement on Friday.
“We’re thrilled that Joel will headline the dinner when we celebrate our centennial,” Thomma said. “He’s sharp, funny and just the type of comic who can navigate the unique challenge of our dinner, making fun of Democrats, Republicans and especially the news media. Washington can use a little good-natured ribbing.”
The dinner, which is attended by President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama, along with most of Washington, D.C.’s movers and shakers, also funds scholarships to high school students, which are handed out at the event.
McHale will join the roster of other comedians and talk show hosts who have been tapped for the coveted gig over the years, including Conan O’Brien, Jimmy Kimmel and Drew Carey.
This year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner will be held on May 3, 2014.
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