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John Legend, Ed Sheeran Appearing On “Late Show With Stephen Colbert”

Two of the music industry’s most talented — and most successful — musicians are heading to “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.”

Per CBS’ official listings, Legend will appear on the September 28 edition of the new talk show. Michelle Obama is also scheduled for the episode.

Fellow superstar Ed Sheeran will then appear as a musical guest on the September 30 episode.

Sheeran’s performance may be tied to the Bill Withers tribute, which takes place the following night at New York’s Carnegie Hall. Sheeran is one of the event’s headliners, and Bill Withers himself will be appearing as an interview guest on the September 30 “Late Show.”

CBS’ full “Late Show” listings follow:

Monday, Sept. 28 First Lady Michelle Obama; Mindy Kaling; John Legend (n)

Tuesday, Sept. 29 Actress Ellen Page; Actor Jesse Eisenberg; Inventor and Designer Dominic Wilcox (n)

Wednesday, Sept. 30 John Oliver; Author Elizabeth Gilbert; interview with Singer-Songwriter Bill Withers and performance by Ed Sheeran (n)

Thursday, Oct. 1 Actress Claire Danes; Founder of Snapchat Evan Spiegel; interview with and demonstration by YouTube Comedian PewDiePie (n)

Friday, Oct. 2 Actor Morgan Freeman, executive producer of the CBS drama series “Madam Secretary”; Actress Ruth Wilson; interview with and demonstration by Hello Games founder Sean Murray (n)

Brian Cantor

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