Hold that knife! Iowa State Fair polling public about planned Michael Jackson butter sculpture

September 11th, 2009 VIENNA — Organizers of a tribute to Michael Jackson that had been set for Vienna this month say the event will be held instead in London next June. Vienna event promoter Georg Kindel told reporters that too many top performers had scheduling conflicts, and he says: "Maybe we underestimated these issues." Friday's announcement came at the end of a turbulent week of reports that key artists including Mary J.

September 1st, 2009 Michael Jackson tribute lineup to be unveiled soonVIENNA — It's almost as mysterious as Michael Jackson's moon walk. Fans still don't know who will perform at a major tribute to the late pop star that will be held outside a 17th-century palace in Vienna later this month.

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.

July 15th, 2009 PETA suggests nondairy Michael Jackson sculptureDES MOINES, Iowa — People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals have come up with an idea for sculptor Sarah Pratt and the Iowa State Fair — instead of using butter for a Michael Jackson sculpture, how about a nondairy spread? Officials with the fair, known for its butter cow, announced days after Jackson's death that they also would display a sculpture of the King of Pop. Last Wednesday, they said they would let the public decide in an online ballot.

July 7th, 2009 Jackson memorial service under wayLOS ANGELES — A public memorial service for Michael Jackson has begun in downtown Los Angeles. Smokey Robinson opened the memorial Tuesday morning in the Staples Center arena by reading comments from Jackson friends.

July 6th, 2009 Al Sharpton calls for 'love vigils' for JacksonLOS ANGELES — The Rev. Al Sharpton has delivered a sermon in Los Angeles where he called for nationwide "love vigils" for Michael Jackson on Tuesday.

July 4th, 2009 Hindus have suggested interfaith prayers at the public memorial service for entertainment icon Michael Jackson, reportedly planned to be held on July seven in Los Angeles.   Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, suggested that as Michael Jackson belonged to the whole world and he did provide “joy” to the citizens of the world irrespective of their traditions and background, it was very befitting to have prayers read from sacred texts of major world religions and denominations at his public funeral service by their respective clergy.

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 30th, 2009 The King of Pop is to be a butter statueDES MOINES, Iowa — It's the King of Pop — in butter. Iowa State Fair organizers announced Tuesday that they will have a statue of Michael Jackson made of butter.

June 29th, 2009 Man tries to rob hotel with a butter knifeRAPID CITY, S.D. — Police arrested a man they said tried to rob a hotel around 6 p.m.

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 18th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Pop star Michael Jackson, who has already gone under the knife several times, is reportedly planning for more plastic surgery. In a bid to revamp his image ahead of his eagerly anticipated comeback shows, he is said to be discussing more cosmetic surgeries with medics.

March 18th, 2009 LONDON - Pop legend Michael Jackson is set to revamp his image ahead of his eagerly anticipated comeback shows. The singer is reportedly planning to undergo more plastic surgery.

March 12th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Five separate catalogues of Michael Jackson's personal items have been published and for the first time will be viewed by the public as they go for auction. The auction begins on April 21, 2009 in Los Angeles at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, reports Fox News.

March 11th, 2009 LONDON - Pop star Michael Jackson is renting rock star Rod Stewart's mansion in Essex as he stages a 10-show comeback at the O2 Arena in July. According to thesun.co.uk, the mansion is three and a half miles outside Greater London.