Obama to appear on Letterman next Tuesday

President Obama will tape an appearance on the "Late Show with David Letterman" next Tuesday, the same night he's expected to be in New York for a campaign fundraiser with pop stars Beyonce and Jay Z.

It will be Obama's second appearance on Letterman since becoming president, and seventh time overall.

Just last week, first lady Michelle Obama appeared on the show, presenting the "Top 10 Reasons to Watch the Democratic National Convention" in a taped segment from Charlotte, N.C.

That was the first lady's third appearance in a year, having appeared on earlier occasion to promote the publication of her book and celebrate Letterman's 19th anniversary on the show.

The Obamas will actually have a chance to return the favor and host Letterman later this year. The comedian was named Wednesday as one of the recipients of the Kennedy Center Honors awards. The Obamas are expected to be in attendance, and honorees are typically invited to a reception at the White House.

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