Iowa State Fair to honor Michael Jackson with butter statue of the pop icon

September 30th, 2009 MICHAEL JACKSON's Neverland amusement rides have become a hit on California's county fair circuit. Three attractions, the Spider, the Wave Swinger and the Zipper, have been auctioned off and have started appearing at carnivals.

September 1st, 2009 NYC subway art contest proposed to honor JacksonNEW YORK — A New York city councilwoman has come up with another way to honor Michael Jackson at the subway station where he shot the music video for "Bad." Letitia James had asked the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to place a plaque at Brooklyn's Hoyt-Schermerhorn (SKER'-mur-horn) station — or have the late singer's name added to the station's name. MTA officials rejected the request because plaques are prohibited in stations.

August 20th, 2009 Tito Jackson says UK shows will honor MichaelLONDON — Tito Jackson says he plans to pay tribute to his brother Michael during a British tour later this year. Jackson is supporting soul diva Gladys Knight on a tour starting Oct.

July 18th, 2009 King of Pop creamed in online butter statue voteDES MOINES, Iowa — Jesus Christ and his apostles made the cut. So did John Wayne, Elvis and Tiger.

July 9th, 2009 LONDON - Madame Tussauds in London is all set to unveil Michael Jackson's 13th waxwork on Thursday, in tribute to the late King of Pop. The late singer's new incarnation will show him in the pose he struck on the 'This Is It tour' poster-with his arms outstretched, pelvis thrust forward and his trademark black fedora tipped down over his eyes.

July 9th, 2009 Pelosi: Resolution on Michael Jackson unnecessaryWASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she sees no need for a House resolution in praise of Michael Jackson. Pelosi, D-Calif., says Jackson was a great performer, but she thinks the resolution is unnecessary.

July 3rd, 2009 Madonna to pay tribute to Jackson in concertLOS ANGELES — Madonna is paying tribute to Michael Jackson in the same arena where he was to stage his great comeback. The superstar is preparing a special part of her concert Saturday at O2 arena.

June 30th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's friend Mark Lester has said that one of the reasons the icon had planned to perform 'This Is It' concerts was that he wanted his children to see him live on stage. "He wanted his children to see daddy do what daddy does best, " The Scotsman quoted him as saying.

June 30th, 2009 BMI to honor Kristofferson as a music iconNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Kris Kristofferson will be honored by BMI as a music icon during the music licensing organization's country awards in November.

June 27th, 2009 MELBOURNE - While the whole wide world paid tribute to Michael Jackson, a French newspaper dug the daggers in deep, calling the King of Pop a 'mutant' whose music was 'kitsch'. A number of columnists called Jackson "the icon of our disturbing modernity", reports News.com.au.

June 27th, 2009 It is normal for any celebrity to be associated with various kinds of controversies but pop star Michael Jackson had a strange connection with them and has been ridiculed and commented upon many times throughout his life. But these controversies probably will end now with his death.

June 27th, 2009 LONDON - Harrods owner Mohamed al Fayed has said that a Michael Jackson memorial statue will be put up at the Knightsbridge store. Fayed said: "I'm distraught, can't believe this could happen, it's a total shock.

June 26th, 2009 Producer: BET Awards will honor Michael JacksonNEW YORK — An executive producer for the Black Entertainment TV Awards says Sunday night's live broadcast from Los Angeles will honor Michael Jackson. Stephen Hill said the show will be dedicated to Jackson because of his influence on music and pop culture.

June 26th, 2009 Stars to honor Michael Jackson at BET AwardsLOS ANGELES — The BET Awards are undergoing "a total overhaul" as the show is retooled as a tribute to Michael Jackson, the network said Friday. The telecast is being lengthened, performers are being added to the lineup and additional guests are expected to attend, said Debra L.

June 26th, 2009 White House on Jackson: pop icon, troubled lifeWASHINGTON — White House press secretary Robert Gibbs says President Barack Obama saw pop star Michael Jackson as a spectacular performer and music icon whose life nonetheless had sad and tragic aspects. Gibbs said Friday that Obama sends his condolences to the late singer's family and fans.