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Beyonce to Be Immortalized With Houston Monument?

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While there's little danger of the world forgetting Beyonce -- the rare pop star famous enough to inspire her own college course -- Armdeonce Ventures isn't taking any chances. As My Fox Houston reports, the company is looking to build a monument to the singer in her Texas hometown, and if all goes according to plan, the grand unveiling could come in September -- just in time for Bey's 31st birthday.

"We've gotten support from the city of Houston, from the mayor," said Marcus Mitchell, who along with partner Steve White is spearheading the effort. "We're waiting for a very nice letter from the mayor right now."

The plan calls for a "massive hall" and "mini museum" -- complete with video and memorabilia -- devoted to Beyonce and her former group, Destiny's Child.

Despite Mitchell's claims about Mayor Annise Parker's support, spokesperson Janice Evans took to Twitter yesterday (Jan. 27) to deny any official involvement.

"Fox is wrong. The City of Houston is not behind, working with or having anything to do with an effort to build a monument honoring Beyonce," Evans tweeted, adding that Houston does "heart Beyonce and her music."

Mayor Parker might want to consider hopping on board. Various Houstonians interviewed by Fox seemed down with the proposal, and proceeds would reportedly benefit Beyonce's Survivor charity, Music for America, and the Grammy Cares foundation.

"A lot of people get honored when they die, so our goal is to why not honor people why they're still here?" Mitchell said. "We felt as though it's her time to be honored."

Watch My Fox Houston's Report on the Beyonce Monument

Pair Says City Has Their Back on Beyonce Monument: MyFoxHOUSTON.com


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rsand11806

This is ridiculous! Nothing personal but this is crazy.

January 30 2012 at 11:23 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
johndukesjtd

If there was an artist involved and gives people the chance to have jobs or do something good I am all for it. Also by the way who do some of our world leaders get entertained by upon request in some instances? Monuments are raised for those who have a impact on our lives, example: Go to Stone Mountain then go to a braves game at Turner Field, Then go to Washington and visit Abe. Obviously some monuments come faster than others and that in some instances may be a boble head huh....I am happy for her and her family. :) JTD

January 30 2012 at 10:11 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Melanie

In Europe we monuments are erected to celebrate world leaders, in the US we glorify celebrity in pop culture. This is just ridiculous... and for the record... I love Beyonce. This is just a waste of time, money, and resources. I hope for the sake of the city workers, at least it created a few jobs or an artist was commission properly.

January 30 2012 at 6:19 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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January 30 2012 at 11:09 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
cjusticefor

Are you kidding me? And who do you say that she is?

January 29 2012 at 3:44 AM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
candy41

I hope this idea crumbles into pieces. she has not done that much as an artist,but make music and horrible movies with her over the top performances that turn movies into trash.

January 28 2012 at 8:59 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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