Where the streets have a new name

Where the streets have a new name

NEW YORK — Rock band U2 is getting official recognition for its stint this week on David Letterman’s show.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg temporarily renamed part of West 53rd Street “U2 Way” on Tuesday, the day the group’s latest CD was released.

The band is performing an unprecedented five consecutive times this week on CBS’ “Late Show with David Letterman.”

Ohioans in YouTube group

CINCINNATI — Ohio musicians have won spots in the first YouTube Symphony Orchestra, selected by viewers who watched audition videos on the Web site.

The more than 90 musicians chosen from some 30 countries include 35-year-old flutist Nina Perlove of the Cincinnati suburb of Blue Ash and 34-year-old Hyungtag Lee of Cincinnati, who plays the double bass.

The orchestra’s members will participate in three days of master classes and rehearsals next month, culminating in an April 15 concert at Carnegie Hall.

Today’s birthdays

Singer Bobby Womack is 65. Bassist Chris Squire of Yes is 61. Singer Chris Rea is 58. Actor-singer Ronn Moss of Player (“The Bold and the Beautiful”) is 57. Actress Kay Lenz is 56. Actress Catherine O’Hara is 55. Actress Patricia Heaton (“Everybody Loves Raymond”) is 51. Bassist Jason Newsted (Metallica) is 46. Singer Evan Dando of The Lemonheads is 42. Actress Andrea Bowen (“Desperate Housewives”) is 19.