Michael Jackson's family plan to take his body to his Neverland ranch where it will go on public view before a burial, it has been reported.
Celebrity website TMZ.com claims the Jacksons will transport the body to Neverland, in southern California, on Thursday.
They will then hold a wake on Friday or Saturday ahead of a funeral service on Sunday.
The part owners of Neverland have sent a letter to residents of Santa Barbara warning them of the madness that will occur when Jackson's fans flock to see his body.
Meanwhile, the singer's tour promoter has said his ill-fated show at the O2 Arena in London could be turned into a tribute gig featuring his family.
The president of AEG Live Randy Phillips told Sky's Kay Burley he saw Jackson rehearsing the day before he died and that he seemed fit and "engaged".
In an exclusive interview Mr Phillips denied Jackson was suffering from stage fright, saying AEGwould at "some point" release video of the rehearsals.
He said the show was going to be "beyond anything", adding: "At some point the world needs to see this production.
"I would imagine it could be done as a tribute with the family, with the brothers performing, some sisters, and the stars that were influenced by him.
"It would have been, which is the tragedy here, one of the most amazing shows ever, so at some point we want the world to see that."
Describing rehearsals, Mr Phillips said: "(Michael) was so amazing in the final week.
"He gave me a hug and said 'now I know I can do this'. He was that engaged and that incredible."
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