Joel McHale to host the White House Correspondents Dinner

Joel McHale is to serve as host of the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington this spring, organizers announced Friday. The star of the sitcom "Community" and the reality-show commentary series "The Soup" will emcee the event May 3. "We're thrilled that Joel will headline the dinner when we celebrate our centennial," WHCA President Steven Thomma said in a statement. "He's sharp, funny, and just the type of comic who can navigate the unique challenge of our dinner, making fun of Democrats, Republicans and especially the news media. Washington can use a little good-natured ribbing." Previous hosts of the WHCA dinner include Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart and Jay Leno.