Jay Leno Goes to Washington

Jay Leno is on a roll.

Following NBC's announcement yesterday that he's getting his 'Tonight Show' gig back, USA Today has confirmed that Leno will also host the annual White House Correspondents Dinner on May 1.

According to the Washington Post, the deal was reportedly wrapped well before the network's late-night war began.

This will be Leno's fourth time hosting the event, which aims to raise money for journalism scholarships. If anything, it could be a chance for him to fire back at writers who have recently criticized him for taking the 'Tonight Show' back from Conan O'Brien.Jay Leno is on a roll.

Following NBC's announcement yesterday that he's getting his 'Tonight Show' gig back, USA Today has confirmed that Leno will also host the annual White House Correspondents Dinner on May 1.

According to the Washington Post, the deal was reportedly wrapped well before the network's late-night war began.

This will be Leno's fourth time hosting the event, which aims to raise money for journalism scholarships. If anything, it could be a chance for him to fire back at writers who have recently criticized him for taking the 'Tonight Show' back from Conan O'Brien.

In the meantime, Leno has announced that his official return date to prime time will be March 1, just after NBC's Olympics coverage ends. O'Brien, meanwhile, will end his run as host of the 'Tonight Show' tonight at 11:35PM.