The Black Eyed Peas are set for their Super Bowl halftime close .

DALLAS (AP) - Even the Black Eyed Peas are protecting their Super Bowl playbook.

"We'renot allowed to throw out the set list, but it will be packed withenergy - what the Black Eyed Peas bring," said band member Fergie at anews conference Thursday.

The ring said they are excited andhonored to have the halftime performance during Sunday's game betweenthe Pittsburgh Steelers and the Green Bay Packers

"We wanteverybody to give a full time and simply dance, party," will.

.am saidabout the performance that's expected to include R&B star Usher andformer Guns 'N Roses guitarist Slash.

A person familiar with theplans for Sunday's halftime show told The Associated Press that bothmusicians were slated to cause surprise appearances. The person spoke tothe AP on condition of anonymity Wednesday, because the musicians'performances were not going to be announced.

"Hopefully we will take the rut because it's cold as hell here in Dallas," said Black Eyed Peas band member Taboo.

Theband spoke at a news conference in downtown Dallas on the thirdconsecutive day of subfreezing temperatures during a rare cold spellthat greeted the first Super Bowl week in North Texas.

Taboo saidthe opportunity to furnish amusement for the NFL's ultimate game is"a dream come straight for us as football lovers."

Fellow band member, Fergie, said it was a "huge honour" to be picked as halftime performer.

"Sundayfootball is a good day in our homes," said Fergie, who is a minorityowner of the Miami Dolphins. "Super Bowl Sunday is the day that I cango all out - cheat - eat the seven-layer dip, all the Italian food andscream at everybody."

The six-time Grammy award-winning Black EyedPeas have sold more than 28 million albums worldwide and are known forsongs such as "Boom Boom Pow," ''I Gotta Feeling" and "Imma Be."

"Somepeople write songs for radio. Some people write songs for clubs. Welike to compose songs for life," will.i.am said, adding that he is proudthat many of their energetic songs are featured at sporting events.

Atthe news conference, band member apl.de.ap showed off his nod to hisband playing at the Super Bowl: He had the band's initials - BEP - andXLV - for the 45th Super Bowl - shaved into the back of his head.

The circle also will play some technology to the record as will.i.am will be tweeting during the performance.

KeithUrban and Maroon 5 will be performing during the pre-game festivitieson Sunday. Christina Aguilera is set to talk the national hymn and LeaMichele of "Glee" will sing "America the Beautiful."