Mentalist Oz Pearlman to Headline Unconventional White House Correspondents' Dinner
In a notable shift from tradition, the upcoming White House Correspondents' Dinner will feature mentalist Oz Pearlman as the main act, aiming to entertain and mystify attendees.
Scheduled for April 23, 2026, the White House Correspondents' Dinner will see mentalist Oz Pearlman take the stage, marking a departure from the usual comedic performances.
Pearlman intends to unify and delight the audience with his mentalism skills, though he has not revealed any details about his methods prior to the event.
This change in format has generated interest, as attendees anticipate how a mentalist's performance will resonate in a room filled with journalists and notable figures.
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Update at 10:35 UTC on 2026-04-25
France 24 reported President Donald Trump, famous for his clashes with reporters and denunciations of the “fake news” media, will attend the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner on Saturday – his first time as president. Every year since its incept.
Sources: France 24
Update at 20:10 UTC on 2026-04-25
Reuters World reported Iran talks, Jerome Powell and the White House Correspondents' Dinner Reuters.
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Update at 02:10 UTC on 2026-04-26
Le Monde reported The US President and Vice President JD Vance suffered no visible injuries. The incident happened at a screening area outside the ballroom. France 24 reported Shots were fired near a Washington hotel hosting the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday as US President Donald Trump attended the event, prompting security agents to rush him off stage. Guests ducked under tables as chaos erupte. DW News reported President Donald Trump was evacuated from the Washington Hilton hotel, where journalists and celebrities were gathered for the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner in the nation's capital. Additional matching coverage came from 3 more sources.
Sources: Le Monde, France 24, DW News, Politico, Financial Times, NPR News