Photos: White House Correspondents' Dinner

White House Correspondent's Dinner photos of Pres. Obama | First Lady Michelle Obama | Wanda Sykes | Alicia Keys and More

Making Headlines - The media is abuzz about this weekend's White House Correspondents' dinner. Center of discussion: Comedian Wanda Sykes' controversial routine. She ribbed on everybody from Michelle Obama to the President, but her comments about Rush Limbaugh are drawing the most criticism. Sykes joked that she wished Limbaugh's kidneys would fail since he's said he wished the same for Obama's policies.

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Making Headlines - The media is abuzz about this weekend's White House Correspondents' dinner. Center of discussion: Comedian Wanda Sykes' controversial routine. She ribbed on everybody from Michelle Obama to the President, but her comments about Rush Limbaugh are drawing the most criticism. Sykes joked that she wished Limbaugh's kidneys would fail since he's said he wished the same for Obama's policies.

Wednesday - Today, the president will welcome 2008 Sprint Cup Champion Jimmie Johnson to the White House. Johnson’s car (a Number 48 Chevy), other Sprint Cup drivers and past NASCAR champs will also be at the event.

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President's Remarks - President Barack Obama was also on a roll. He cracked on a number of attendees including himself and the GOP Leader. "Michael Steele is in the house," Obama noted. "Or as he would say 'heezy'." He joked that the Republicans shouldn't expect a bailout because Rush Limbaugh doesn't qualify as a troubled asset.

Celebrity Guests - In addition to the members of the White House Correspondents' Association and Washington politicos, several celebs like rapper Ludacris (pictured with his mom) attended.

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Celebrity Guests - In addition to the members of the White House Correspondents' Association and Washington politicos, several celebs like rapper Ludacris (pictured with his mom) attended.

Fist Bump - First lady Michelle Obama fist bumps the student winner of the journalism scholarship at the dinner.

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Fist Bump - First lady Michelle Obama fist bumps the student winner of the journalism scholarship at the dinner.

Alicia Keys - I like to do outdoorsy things ... Hikes, trails, running, swimming. I love the sun. I'm all about the warmth.

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Alicia Keys - Singer Alicia Keys arrives at the dinner. The White House Correspondents' Association was born on Feb. 25, 1914, after the White House let it be known that President Woodrow Wilson was interested in having an unprecedented series of regularly scheduled press conferences but was unsure of how to pick the reporters to invite to these sessions.

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Rev. Al - The Reverend Al Sharpton attended the dinner that was, until 1962, only open to men.

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Rev. Al - The Reverend Al Sharpton attended the dinner that was, until 1962, only open to men.

Starry Night - Film producer George Lucas of "Star Wars" fame arrives with girlfriend Mellody Hobson, President of Chicago-based Ariel Investments.

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Starry Night - Film producer George Lucas of "Star Wars" fame arrives with girlfriend Mellody Hobson, President of Chicago-based Ariel Investments.

Head Table - The guests at the head table stand for the playing of the national anthem at the beginning of the dinner.

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Head Table - The guests at the head table stand for the playing of the national anthem at the beginning of the dinner.

First Lady Jab - Comedian Wanda Sykes joked about the first lady frequently wearing sleeveless outfits. Then, she went on about her patting the Queen of England on her back "like she just slid into home plate."

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First Lady Jab - Comedian Wanda Sykes joked about the first lady frequently wearing sleeveless outfits. Then, she went on about her patting the Queen of England on her back "like she just slid into home plate."

Keeping the Tradition - In dinner tradition, the President always delivers a humor-filled speech. A more sober goal of the dinner, though, is to raise funds for scholarships and mentoring programs to prepare the next generation of journalists.

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Keeping the Tradition - In dinner tradition, the President always delivers a humor-filled speech. A more sober goal of the dinner, though, is to raise funds for scholarships and mentoring programs to prepare the next generation of journalists.