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The 10 Best Jokes From Last Night's #NerdProm, White House Correspondents' Dinner

Last night was the White House Correspondents’ Association annual black tie dinner of politicians, reporters, and celebrities. Know in the political world as “nerd prom,” it was headlined this year by President Barack Obama and TBS’s Conan O’Brien. Here is a round-up of the “Top 10″ Best jokes from the evening: 10. Conan O’Brien’s self-deprecation: “Last year Tom Brokaw criticized this even for having too many superstars and A-list celebrities. When [...]

Washington Gearing Up For Tonight's White House Correspondents' Dinner

Washington, D.C. is gearing up for the annual White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner tonight. Comedian and talk show host Conan O’Brian will host the event which brings together journalists, government officials, politicians and media personalities to poke fun at one another. O’Brien has tweeted and referenced his next gig several times: In D.C. to perform at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Practicing my opening “Goofy Sunglasses” bit: bit.ly/15RpxA2 — Conan [...]

Jay Leno Proclaims the 'Extinction' of NBC

NBC has had its fair share of problems in recent years with its ‘late night’ talk shows, especially with boisterous hosts and strong personalities. The debacle with Conan O’Brien only scratches the surface when discussing the issues that NBC has struggled with when referencing its late night talk shows, hosts, and mediocre ratings. However, a Wednesday report in the New York Times confirmed that the network has promised Jimmy Fallon [...]