Fearing another fiasco ala Janet Jackson/Justin Timberlake, the NFL has opted to go with a more G-rated halftime show featuring Paul McCartney for Superbowl XXXIX. NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said about the performance planning, "[w]e’ve looked at all facets of the show including talent selection, song selection and costume selection, to ensure we wouldn’t have a repeat of what happened last year." It's good to know that the NFL is working hard to save us all from a McCartney "wardrobe malfunction." McCartney said about the appearance, "[t]here’s nothing bigger than being asked to perform at the Super Bowl. We’re looking forward to rocking the millions at home and in the stadium." Read more about the performance here and here.

McCartney just finished collaborating on Band Aid's remake of "Do they know it's Christmas?," which features the knightly one on bass instead of vocals. He is also recording a new solo album with Band Aid 2004 and long-time Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich.

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