Los Angeles, July 18 (DPA) The coroner's report into the death of Michael Jackson has been delayed for another two weeks as speculation continues to prevail about the cause of the pop star's death, the Los Angeles County coroner's office said Friday.

Legal officials also announced the postponement of a custody hearing for Jackson's children, which had been set for Monday. The hearing is now scheduled to take place on Aug 3 and Jackson's mother, Katherine, retains temporary guardianship till then.

The postponement came amid reports of positive negotiations between Jackson's former wife, Debbie Rowe, and his mother over the custody of the children. Jackson named Katherine as their guardian in his will, but as the mother of his two oldest children - Prince Michael, 12, and Paris, 11 - Rowe could press claims for their custody in court.