Iowa State Fair to have tribute to Michael Jackson with a butter statue of the King of Pop

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.

August 20th, 2009 Ticket site swamped for Jackson tribute in ViennaVIENNA — Fans have swamped the Web site offering tickets for next month's global Michael Jackson tribute in Vienna. Some 85,000 passes for the Sept.

August 11th, 2009 Promoter: Jackson tribute to be televised globallyVIENNA — Next month's tribute to Michael Jackson on the grounds of a 17th century palace in Vienna will feature a three-hour, star-studded show to be televised live to a global audience of 1 billion people, the event promoter said Tuesday. Georg Kindel of World Awards Media GmbH said negotiations are ongoing with networks over rights to broadcast what's being billed as Jackson's main global tribute, and the pop legend's brother Jermaine is assembling the lineup of about 10 "of the biggest artists of our time." "Jermaine thinks maybe 1 billion people will watch the television show," Kindel said in an interview with The Associated Press.

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 8th, 2009 Iowa State Fair rethinks Jackson butter sculptureDES MOINES, Iowa — Plans for a Michael Jackson statue made of butter are churning up so many comments that Iowa State Fair organizers are putting the proposal to a vote. Organizers announced days after Jackson's death that they would display a sculpture of the King of Pop along with the annual butter cow, a popular fair attraction.

July 4th, 2009 Colin Powell: Celebrate Michael Jackson's artWASHINGTON — Colin Powell says Michael Jackson had controversy in his life, but in death his art should be celebrated. The retired general and former secretary of state said he was in Vietnam, Korea or stationed elsewhere during Jackson's heyday.

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.

July 1st, 2009 Apollo Theater's amateur show dedicated to JacksonNEW YORK — Tributes to the King of Pop continue at New York City's Apollo Theater, which has turned its weekly Amateur Night contest into a Michael Jackson celebration. The Jackson edition of Wednesday's Amateur Night show at the Harlem theater will feature a moonwalking contest and performances of his songs.

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.

April 1st, 2009 LONDON - Pop star Michael Jackson, who is working on a comeback in Britain, has hired magician David Copperfield to spice up the shows. They apparently met at the magician's California headquarters and are planning some grandiose stunts.

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 12th, 2009 LONDON - King of pop Michael Jackson will be renting Brit singer Rod Stewart's Essex mansion as he performs his London comeback tour at The O2 in July. Stewart, 64, has his pad just 31/2miles outside Greater London, it is set among the 180-acre Copped Hall estate, and even has a five-a-side football pitch.