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Where Does Conan O’Brien Stack Up?
It’s been a little more than week since the White House Correspondents Association Dinner. But before we start dreading anticipating next year’s festivities, where does Conan O’Brien stack up among C-SPAN YouTube views of comedians performing...Show More Summary
Daily Caller Honchos Boycott WHCD
As usual, Daily Caller and Fox News’ Tucker Carlson avoided The White House Correspondents’ Dinner like the plague. This year he was in New Orleans with Publisher Neil Patel.
What was the pair up to?
According to Daily Caller Senior Online Editor Vince Coglianese, “Yeah. Show More Summary
BuzzFeed Party Heats Up
For its White House Correspondents’ Dinner party, BuzzFeed brought its entire politics team to D.C., but one of its members was noticeably absent from the party.
Andrew Kaczynski, the prolific tweeter and Internet video resurfacer, skipped out. Show More Summary
ABC’s Ann Compton in Ann Hand Jewelry
ABC News Radio White House Correspondent Ann Compton is seen here in Ann Hand jewelry she said she needed to get restrung for the White House Correspondents’ Dinner weekend. She was spotted at the National Journal “Making the News” party Friday night at The Powerhouse bar in Georgetown.
Of course, Compton was seen in the V.I.P. Show More Summary
Celeb Chef To Cater RTCA Dinner
While the Radio/TV Correspondents Dinner is typically a quieter affair than the White House Correspondents Dinner, they’ve stepped up their game this year. The event, which takes place June 5th at the National Building Museum, will be...Show More Summary
E!’s Chelsea Handler Lampoons Tom Brokaw
E!’s Chelsea Handler, who has attended the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in the past, cracked on NBC newsman Tom Brokaw on her show last night. The reason: for bailing on the event this year because he does not like the celebrification...Show More Summary
Tick Tock: WHCD 2013
By Betsy Rothstein, Peter Ogburn and Eddie Scarry The White House Correspondents’ Dinner was a blur this year as stars, journalists, nerdy political types — and Psy — rubbed elbows. Well, not Psy, he was busy smoking. But the rest of ‘em fawned and frolicked around the Washington Hilton oohing and ahhing at one another’s evening wear. Show More Summary
AnonymASS Tipster of the Week
White House Correspondents’ Dinner weekend isn’t even 24 hours old and yet one reader thinks we’re supposed to cease coverage and pronto.
“Enough with the WHCD. Boooorrring,” AnonymASS writes in.
Dearest ASS: In a sense, we feel your pain. Show More Summary
No Shoes, No Problem for Kathleen Turner
While most people opt to get dressed up for the White House Correspondents Dinner, we spotted a few folks who went “dressy-casual” for the event. There were lots of tuxes with no cummerbund or vest. There were a few bros sporting suits without ties. Show More Summary
Wemple, Albright Cut Lines WHCD Weekend
It’s one thing to stand in long lines to enter any number of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner weekend parties. It’s another when it comes to waiting at the bar for a drink or buffet for food once you’re inside. WaPo‘s media reporter...Show More Summary
Psy Requsted A Smoking Hotel Room
Here’s a teensy detail we caught about Psy and his intense smoking habit. One of the stipulations for his attending the White House Correspondents’ Dinner was that they book him a hotel room where he could smoke. He stayed at an undisclosed...Show More Summary
House of Cards Cast Parties with at Buzzfeed BBQ
Once the actual White House Correspondents Dinner was over, a swarm of people descended upon the Jack Rose Dining Saloon for the Buzzfeed BBQ after-party. No crowd drew more attention than the cast of Netflix’s House of Cards, who made their way down Florida Ave. Show More Summary
President Obama and Conan O’Brien’s Standups
Did you miss the White House Correspondents’ Dinner last night? Not a problem. Watch videos of President Obama and comedian Conan O’Brien’s performances courtesy of the folks at C-SPAN. President Obama Conan O’Brien New Career Opportunities Daily: The best jobs in media.
A Little Birdy Tells Us…
That National Journal is nixing some of its own reporters out of this weekend’s parties revolving around the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
Tonight is the shindig at Publisher David Bradley‘s beautiful home in Kalorama, to which even some senior journalists have not been invited. Show More Summary
TNR Opens New Office Space
Just in time for the White House Correspondents’ Dinner festivities, The New Republic is hosting a party tonight from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at their new offices. “Located in the heart of DC, our new offices are the latest example of The New...Show More Summary
Gay Republican Amps Up Yoga Routine for WHCD Weekend
On again-off again Washington journalist and owner of Bikram Yoga Capitol Liz Glover says she’s seen an increase in attendance at her yoga classes ahead of White House Correspondents’ Dinner weekend. “Folks have been sweating at Bikram...Show More Summary
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Reflection on WHCD’s past
“You know you are old if you can remember when the White House Correspondents Dinner was just a dinner in a hotel basement.” — WaPo‘s Karen Tumulty.
A polite and impolite view of Politico‘s...Show More Summary
NJ, Atlantic Hosts Breakfast With Rachel Maddow and Sen. Manchin at The Ritz
Just want we wanted, another event to attend on the eve of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. But actually, this one sounds promising. National Journal and The Atlantic are hosting MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow and Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WVa.) for “light breakfast and conversation” on the morning of April 27. Show More Summary
Actress Kate Walsh Nearly Hit by Bus
Actress Kate Walsh of ABC’s “Private Practice” is USA Today‘s guest for this year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner. As if to say “There’s no such thing as a free dinner!” the newspaper is having Walsh blog about her experience in D.C. Show More Summary
Journos Get Ready to Rumble
National Journal’s “The Hotline” is hosting its fifth annual “Political Pursuit” games they call the “ultimate face off” of political trivia. It’s meant to be a kick-off to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner weekend and takes place...Show More Summary