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12.5M viewers for Trump-less debate

NEW YORK

The seventh Republican presidential debate – and the first one without drawing card Donald Trump – was seen by 12.5 million viewers on Fox News Channel. Thursday’s debate ranked sixth among the seven GOP debates so far in viewership.

John Legend will help produce off-Broadway comedy show

NEW YORK

Add John Legend to the list of music superstars trying their luck in the theater.

The Grammy-winning singer has signed on to help produce the off-Broadway show “3 Mics,” written and performed by comedian Neal Brennan. It begins its run Feb. 23 at the Lynn Redgrave Theater.

Brennan, the Emmy-nominated co-creator of the TV series “Chappelle’s Show,” will be directed by Drew Barr.

Associated Press