Kimmel to perform at White House press corps dinner

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Kimmel to perform at White House press corps dinner

The Associated Press Published Saturday, April 28, 2012 12:35PM EDT

Jimmy Kimmel, at GQ magazine's 2010 'Men of the Year' party in West Hollywood, Calif., Nov. 17, 2010. (AP / Chris Pizzello)

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WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will attend the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner on Saturday night.

Jimmy Kimmel, who hosts ABC's late-night talk show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" will be the featured comedian at the association's 98th annual dinner at the Washington Hilton.

The White House Correspondents' Association dinner is traditionally attended by the president and first lady, along with various government officials and members of the press corps.

Proceeds from the event fund scholarships and awards to support and recognize excellence in journalism.