Chicago Sun-Times, IL — Lynn Sweet: Actor Kal Penn, who stumped around the country for the Obama presidential campaign, is going to leave Hollywood to work in the Obama White House. Penn had a recurring role on the Fox TV show "House," but his character killed himself in ... more info

CNN Showbiz — When Dr. Lawrence Kutner killed himself on the latest episode of "House: MD," it was the beginning of a new career for actor Kal Penn. more info

Reuters — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Hollywood star Kal Penn has swapped television's "House" for the White House. The 31-year-old actor, who made his mark as the pot-smoking Kumar in the "Harold and Kumar" feature film comedies, will become associate director i... more info

Rolling Stone — In a stunning bit of news, actor Kal Penn has accepted a full-time job at the White House where he will serve as a liaison between the government and arts groups. To pave way for the career transition his character on House committed suicide last nig... more info

ContactMusic — American actor/producer KAL PENN has left hit TV show HOUSE to work for U.S. President BARACK OBAMA.The 31-year-old actor has accepted a position as the associate director... more info

Perez Hilton — Spoiler alert! Spoiler alert! Spoiler alert! Kal Penn has left House to go work for that other famous house. The White House that is! Kal, who said he's always aspired to a career in politics, asked to leave the show after working on Obama's campaign... more info

Newsday — Let's get one thing straight right upfront: Kal Penn is fine. Nothing to worry about. He's OK - just leaving a show for politics, or so he says. more info

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