DALLAS, Jan 31, 2002/ --- With Paris Fashion Week on the horizon, you would expect to hear more about Stella McCartney than her famous father, former Beatle Paul.

Paul McCartney takes the center stage again, taking away the limelight from his famous daughter during Super Bowl XXXVI in New Orleans, LA, on Sunday, Feb 3, 2002.

Paul has accepted a request to give a unique performance that will symbolize the theme of the game's celebration of the heroism that has followed the events of September 11th. The former Beatle will lead a tribute to the spirit of everyday heroes during the pre-game show entitled "FREEDOM" at the Super Bowl.

As the climax to the pre-game show and immediately prior to the singing of the two traditional anthems 'America The Beautiful' and 'The Star-Spangled Banner,' Paul McCartney will perform a new anthem reflecting the spirit of freedom.

"The Super Bowl will be a celebration of the human spirit," said NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue. "We will salute those who have helped make us stronger since September 11 and recognize those who will make a difference in every community. We are delighted that Paul McCartney has agreed to lead this tribute to freedom and everyday heroes."

Said Paul McCartney: "As a sports fan, I am thrilled to have the opportunity to be involved in the Super Bowl, and as a musician, I am honored to add my voice to the message of tribute that this year's Super Bowl will carry."

Paul McCartney's performance will involve 500 young people symbolically representing the 180 countries that will telecast the Super Bowl from the Louisiana Superdome. The game -- typically the most-watched US television event of the year -- will be seen on FOX by 130 million viewers in America, and to 800 million viewers worldwide.