Obama headed to Los Angeles, will guest star on Jimmy Kimmel Live!

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- President Barack Obama is coming to Los Angeles on Thursday.

He's scheduled to guest star on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and attend a Democratic National Committee event, the White House confirmed Tuesday.

Thursday will be President Obama's first appearance on the late-night talk show as president. He appeared via satellite during his campaign in 2008.

Actor Sean Penn is also set to appear.

The episode will air at 11:35 p.m. Thursday on ABC7.