Letterman’s production company, Worldwide Pants Inc. forms record label with Capitol Records

Letterman’s production company forms record label

NEW YORK — David Letterman is getting into the music business.

His production company, Worldwide Pants Inc., has formed its own record label and it already has its first act.

Clear Entertainment/C.E. Music will release the debut album from the punk duo Runner Runner this summer. Their self-titled album is being released through a new partnership with Letterman’s label, EMI Music’s Capitol Records and MRV label.

The band, from Huntington Beach, Calif., will begin touring next month.