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Kim Kardashian Debates Whether to Grace White House Correspondent's Dinner With Her Presence
Kim Kardashian (lee james cox / Shutterstock.com)
The White House Correspondent's Dinner will soon be upon us, a time when news reporters and politicos gather together to break bread, joke, and generally play nice until the next round of media causes them to want to destroy one another once again.
Each year, certain celebrities attend the event as well, and The Hollywood Reporter notes that this year, Kim Kardashian — noted contributor to hard-hitting cultural matters — is considering whether or not to attend:
Kim Kardashian, who was a guest of Fox News last year, is considering attending again, says her rep. If she does make an appearance, beau Kanye West is not expected.
Please note that President Obama will be there. And Kim Kardashian is deciding whether or not to go.
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