The Damned's Brian James Buried at Sea, While LeBron James Misses Met Gala

Brian James "Sleeps with the Fishes" in East Sussex

The Damned guitarist Brian James was laid to rest in a special sea burial ceremony on April 28 off the coast of Newhaven, East Sussex. The punk rock legend's final wishes were honored as he requested to "sleep with the fishes" according to his will. The ceremony required special permission from the Marine Management Organisation and was attended by nine friends and family members, including his widow, Minna.

LeBron James Misses Met Gala Due to Injury

In unrelated news, NBA star LeBron James was forced to withdraw from the Met Gala despite being named an honorary co-chair of the prestigious fundraising event. James announced on X that he would be unable to attend due to a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee. This marked the first time James had been invited and honored with the co-chair title at the Metropolitan Museum of Art event.

His wife, Savannah James, represented him at the gala, making her debut appearance in a custom Hanifa gown that adhered to the event's Black Dandyism theme.