Conan O'Brien to Host 2013 White House Correspondents Dinner

Annual gala set for April 27 in Washington

By Andrea Morabito -- Broadcasting & Cable, 2/20/2013 10:36:39 AM

Late-night talk show host Conan O'Brien will headline the 2013 White House Correspondents Association Dinner, WHCA president and Fox News correspondent Ed Henry announced on Twitter Wednesday.

The comedian will provide the entertainment at the annual event, set for April 27 in Washington, D.C. ABC's Jimmy Kimmel hosted the 2012 event which typically skewers those in attendance, including the president and First Lady.

The WHCA dinner was designed to allow members of the press corps to mingle with senior government officials, with proceeds benefitting the group's scholarships and awards funds. The event has become a red carpet celebrity magnet however, with Hollywood stars like Kim Kardashian and Lindsay Lohan attending as guests last year.