Jackson to be laid to rest in $25,000 casket

Michael Jackson will reportedly be laid to rest in a $25,000 (£17,000) gold-plated, solid bronze casket next week.

According to Angry Ape, the coffin, which is similar to the same casket soul legend James Brown was buried in, is named Promethean and is lined with blue velvet as well as a hand-polished mirror finish.

The iconic singer's public memorial will be held at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

Reports claim that an estimated 20,000 fans are expected to pay their respects to the late star.