Update: Obama's speech is over. He seemed mighty preoccupied--and it's no wonder. He was short on the funny and then turned serious--to the gulf. Then he talked briefly about the importance of real journalism. Jon Favreau (Obama's speechwriter, not the actor) and David Axelrod worked on Obama's speech. Full video:
This is a live audio stream that begins at 8 pm eastern. Watch a live video stream at c-span here. C-span also has the red carpet arrival coverage of the journalists, media moguls, celebs, and politicians. Goodness, even Justin Bieber is there.
Obama will speak first, followed by Jay Leno. Note that the speech that Obama gives is supposed to be humorous. Read more about the annual correspondents' dinner here.
Obama is sitting between Bloomberg journalists, Matt Winkler and Ed Chen, according to c-span. Michelle Obama will announce scholarships prior to Obama's speech.
The Washington Post will have live coverage at 8:30 pm eastern here.
