WEST BEND, WI – A town pays a tribute to Michael Jackson and sets a record in the process!

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, CA – The King of Pop is expected to make a special appearance on the anniversary of his “death.”

NEW YORK, NY – The anniversary of the death of the King of Pop is here and his absence is still felt!

BRUSSELS – A Belgian artist has created a tribute to Michael Jackson at the annual Blankenberge Sand Sculpture Festival.

Weekly World News pays tribute to the King of Pop with this extensive photo timeline of Jackson’s life.

TEHRAN – Despite repeated crackdowns, protests in Iran continue. To calm and distract the populace, Ahmedinejad staged a tribute to Michael Jackson.