Letterman books U2 for five nights

New York -- The Irish rock band U2 has agreed to perform an unprecedented five consecutive nights on "Late Show with David Letterman" in New York, CBS said Thursday.

The group is slated to perform March 2-6. This marks the first time a musical guest has been booked for a week's worth of shows, the network said.

U2 is set to release its 12th album, "No Line on the Horizon," March 3. The band last performed on the "Late Show" Oct. 29, 2001. Frontman Bono was also interviewed on the broadcast.

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