Al Sharpton calls for nationwide ‘love vigils’ on Tuesday to honor Michael Jackson

September 30th, 2009 Vigils planned nationwide for hikers held in IranBERKELEY, Calif. — Supporters of three American hikers detained in Iran are planning vigils around the country to draw attention to their plight.

August 24th, 2009 Michael Jackson's mother praises Vienna tributeVIENNA — The King of Pop's mother said in a letter made public Monday that next month's global tribute for Michael Jackson in Vienna is "a wonderful idea" and an event that her son would have loved. The Sept. 26 concert — being planned by Jackson's brother Jermaine — will take place in front of a 17th-century palace in the Austrian capital.

August 24th, 2009 Lawmaker wants subway station renamed for JacksonNEW YORK — A New York City lawmaker wants to see Michael Jackson honored at a subway station where the star made the music video for "Bad." Councilwoman Letitia James wants a plaque placed at Brooklyn's Hoyt-Schermerhorn station — or to have "Jackson" added to the station's name. Metropolitan Transportation Authority spokesman Kevin Ortiz said Monday it's unlikely.

August 6th, 2009 California mayor loses flag powers in Jackson moveCARSON, Calif. — A Los Angeles suburb has stripped its mayor of some power after he ordered the U.S.

July 11th, 2009 Jackson doctor's office reports harassing callsBEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Police are investigating suspicious calls being made to the office of Michael Jackson's Beverly Hills dermatologist.

July 10th, 2009 Dozens line up for Jackson Ind. hometown memorialGARY, Ind.

July 7th, 2009 Bill Clinton on Haiti trip praises Michael JacksonGONAIVES, Haiti — Bill Clinton paused during an aid mission to Haiti on Tuesday to honor Michael Jackson for helping the Democratic Party raise cash at a crucial time. The former U.S.

July 2nd, 2009 Tributes to Jackson spring up in unlikely localesPITTSBURGH — Michael Jackson permeated popular culture so thoroughly that people and towns nationwide with no connection to him are holding services in his honor. A funeral director in Pittsburgh's East Liberty neighborhood is holding a memorial service Thursday night and was flooded with reservations.

July 1st, 2009 Stevie Wonder pays tribute to Michael JacksonMONTREAL — Stevie Wonder tinkered with the words of one of his biggest hits on Tuesday to honor Michael Jackson at Montreal's international jazz festival. Wonder said the pop icon should be remembered for his musical greatness and not the darker twists of his life.

June 30th, 2009 Iowa fair to have butter statue of Michael JacksonDES MOINES, Iowa — Michael Jackson is getting a new tribute. And it's in butter.

June 26th, 2009 House pauses to remember Michael JacksonWASHINGTON — The House of Representatives paused for a moment of silence Friday to mark entertainer Michael Jackson's death. Lawmakers briefly interrupted a debate on a global warming bill to stand in silence and honor the "King of Pop." Rep.

June 19th, 2009 Sharpton in Arizona to discuss alleged profilingPHOENIX — The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on the public to videotape alleged racial profiling by the office of Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio (ahr-PEYE'-oh.) Sharpton says the videos will help the Justice Department in an investigation of alleged civil rights abuses.

March 21st, 2009 LONDON - Pop legend Michael Jackson has reportedly demanded an apology from the BBC after two of its comedians compared him to the Irish Republican Army (IRA). British funnymen Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis likened the singer to the organisation on BBC Radio 4s 'The Now Show' March 13 saying, '(We) can't believe which 80s celebrities (we) want back less - Michael Jackson or the IRA?' Jackson is now furious at the comment, contactmusic.com reports.

March 6th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson has said he will stage his 'last performances in London' in July. He said the 'This Is It' shows would be his 'curtain call', reports mirror.co.uk.

January 26th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - Broadway impresario James L. Nederlander has inked a deal with Michael Jacskon to turn the pop star's classic horror spoof 'Thriller' into a stage musical.