UPDATE: There Will Be No Memorial at Neverland Ranch for MJ

Ending days of speculation about where the memorial service would be held for the pop icon, who died June 25 of an apparent cardiac arrest, a Jackson family spokesman said the singer would not be memorialized at 2,800-acre compound.

"Contrary to previous news reports, the Jackson family is officially stating that there will be no public or private viewing at Neverland. Plans are underway regarding a public memorial for Michael Jackson, and we will announce those plans shortly," said Jackson family spokesman Ken Sunshine in a statement.

Sources have told ABC News that the memorial will be in Los Angeles next week, possibly at the Staples Center. Today's statement included no details about the location or date of the event. (ABC News)