> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Fugs & Pieces, June 12, 2026 - URL: https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/fugs-pieces-june-12-2026-06-2026/ - Published: 2026-06-12T19:00:10.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-13T17:32:17.000Z - Description: Lasagne! Hippos! Smoking! People getting hit in the junk! This one has it all. - Author: Jessica - Tags: fugs, Fugs and Pieces, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-10-07 08:31 Happy World Cup Kick-Off Week to those who celebrate! I hope everyone's team plays well and has fun. At Drinks With Broads this week, a LOT went on:[ We got a recap of the *Rivals* mid-season finale](https://drinkswithbroads.substack.com/p/id-live-like-blazes)! We [wrapped up the best and worst of this year's Tony Awards](https://drinkswithbroads.substack.com/p/the-bests-worsts-leasts-and-mosts-2f8)! (And had [a rollicking live chat during the telecast.](https://drinkswithbroads.substack.com/p/welcome-to-the-tony-awards)) Finally, we dove right back into celebrity wedding season and [examined Dua Lipa's big Italian wedding AND all the Taylor/Travis rumors](https://drinkswithbroads.substack.com/p/celebrity-wedding-super-edition). Here at GFY, we [rounded up cute dresses for summer](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/fug-nation-loves-cute-summer-dresses-2-06-2026/)! And also[ cute things with fish on them](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/fug-nation-loves-cute-stuff-with-fish-on-it-06-2026/)! And discussed [things we bought by which we were pleasantly surprised](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/your-afternoon-chat-stuff-that-exceed-your-expectations-06-2026/)! This week's top best-sellers were[ these very cute (and longer) J.Crew shorts](https://go.shopmy.us/p-61980519?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) (which are currently 50% off), these[ fun Loft pants (also 50% off)](https://go.shopmy.us/p-62664146?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io), and these [linen shorts, also from J.Crew](https://go.shopmy.us/p-62664372?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). (Honorable mention to [these sandals, which came VERY close to sneaking in to the top three](https://go.shopmy.us/p-62724515?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io).) Artist [David Hockney died, which is sad news.](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/arts/design/david-hockney-dead.html?unlocked%5Farticle%5Fcode=1.plA.48%5FK.pYa-wk-vPT3y&smid=url-share&ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) Like many Los Angelenos, I love his paintings of my city. ([This is a good piece about his personal style, too.)](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/fashion/hockney-style-color.html?unlocked%5Farticle%5Fcode=1.plA.GtXw.pF%5FkT8GRfalN&smid=url-share&ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) Good for them: [Union for SoFi Stadium workers reaches agreement with operators after previously authorizing strike.](https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7345152/2026/06/09/sofi-stadium-union-strike-world-cup-update/?unlocked%5Farticle%5Fcode=1.pVA.fUs4.G1v9EYGYfEbf&source=athletic%5Fuser%5Fshared%5Fgift%5Farticle%5Fcopylink&smid=url-share-ta) Those concession workers deserve every cent of that. In sort of the opposite kind of news: [Former Air Canada pilot flew hundreds of flights without proper license, police say](https://www.nbcnews.com/business/travel/former-air-canada-pilot-flew-hundreds-flights-proper-license-police-sa-rcna349184?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) I love TLo's Movie Club -- [their newest installment is *Atonement.*](https://tomandlorenzo.com/2026/06/bitter-kitten-movie-club-atonement-2007/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) Strong agree with this headline, and this piece is good: [The ocean is simply not our business.](https://www.laineygossip.com/first-trailer-for-whalefall-proves-that-the-ocean-is-simply-not-our-business/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) I also want to see this movie. (I will say that I LOVE to go in the ocean, but people sometimes forget how powerful it is. It is more powerful than you! Be careful!!) IMPORTANT JOURNALISM: [Why MLB catchers are getting hit in the groin more often](https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7343059/2026/06/09/mlb-catchers-foul-balls-groin-stance/?unlocked%5Farticle%5Fcode=1.pVA.ajAu.xUHFpBVDhuAs&source=athletic%5Fuser%5Fshared%5Fgift%5Farticle%5Fcopylink&smid=url-share-ta) You know I love a book list: [The Best New Cookbooks of Summer 2026](https://www.bonappetit.com/story/best-new-cookbooks-summer?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) This bit about Kras and Blunt is so good: [Emily & John: Please don’t lip-read.](https://www.laineygossip.com/should-we-make-up-what-emily-blunt-and-john-krasinski-are-saying-to-each-other-on-the-disclosure-day-red-carpet/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) I will note that the "I can't wait to divorce" rumor made me laugh so much. Imagine leaning over and saying that to your spouse at like the Golden Globes. It would be DIABOLICAL. I want to put that in a book. Sold: [A Beloved Lasagna Made Weeknight-Friendly](https://www.eater.com/24120436/via-carota-cacio-e-pepe-lasagna-recipe-weeknight-dinner-adapted?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) Heads up that[ Sephora is having their summer sale right now.](https://go.shopmy.us/p-64054692?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) Lots of good stuff marked down,[ mostly (that I can tell) moisturizers](https://go.shopmy.us/p-64058024?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). [I really like this Mother Science one.](https://go.shopmy.us/p-64057113?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) This [Biossance one is also good](https://go.shopmy.us/p-64057577?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) (and [you can get a mini version!](https://go.shopmy.us/p-64057686?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)). Heather [is an avowed lover of the Dieux](https://go.shopmy.us/p-64058272?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io), and [this INNBeauty one is great](https://go.shopmy.us/p-64058445?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). Finally, it's a good time to be a dry person! On the topic of beauty products, [Dr. Brandt is also running 20% off various eye products](https://go.shopmy.us/p-64291835?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). I have just discovered that [my beloved No More Baggage comes in a JUMBO SIZE. ](https://go.shopmy.us/p-64059143?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)(Although I don't think it's eligible for the sale.) So interesting: [Is Belle Burden’s *Strangers* the Best Thing Ever to Happen to Prenups?](https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/money-and-power/a71436231/belle-burden-strangers-prenup-influence/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) You know I do: [Do You Remember: Elizabeth Taylor’s White Diamonds (and the Birth of the Celebrity Fragrance)](https://gossip-reading-club.ghost.io/do-you-remember-elizabeth-taylors-white-diamonds-and-the-birth-of-the-celebrity-fragrance/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) The Berlin Zoo has[ a new pygmy hippo and they named him BREAD ROLL, I love her.](https://www.reuters.com/video/watch/idRW775810062026RP1/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) PSA:[ Heather has this tote and I saw it this week IRL and it's SO NICE!](https://go.shopmy.us/p-64148563?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) (It's a bit spendy -- it was a gift to her -- but also I want one.) Great question: [Why Do We Keep Remaking Cape Fear?](https://www.pajiba.com/film%5Freviews/why-do-we-keep-remaking-cape-fear.php?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) My dad informed me this week that the new limited series version is ten episodes!!! That is too many episodes!!! I can't believe celebs are still getting into it with people on X in 2026! Anyway: [Hugh Laurie Was “Slightly Drunk” When He Went Off on a Social Media Critic of House — Then Called Himself a “Thin-Skinned Twat”](https://socialitelife.com/slug-hugh-laurie-drunk-house-social-media-critic-apology/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) WHOLESOME: [How tennis players’ dogs live at Grand Slams and on tour, from courtside seats to massages](https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7330386/2026/06/04/tennis-players-dogs-grand-slams-travel-care/?unlocked%5Farticle%5Fcode=1.pVA.F-4V.IDB%5FORGMoCiV&source=athletic%5Fuser%5Fshared%5Fgift%5Farticle%5Fcopylink&smid=url-share-ta) A good one from Two Bossy Dames: [Off Campus and Michael Hutchence](https://twobossydames.substack.com/p/off-campus-and-michael-hutchence) In case you need some new bras, [Bare Necessities is running their big summer sale right now](https://go.shopmy.us/p-64077283?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). This [includes their swimwear,](https://go.shopmy.us/p-64077575?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) which I have not tried, but! We just had a big conversation about this and [they have a lot of tankinis that look pretty supportive](https://go.shopmy.us/p-64077786?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io); I know one of you was shopping for this exact thing. (This one, for instance, is[ really cute and goes up to US cup size M](https://go.shopmy.us/p-64078024?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). They let you [shop by bra size](https://go.shopmy.us/p-64078622?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) and seem to have a lot of options in a lot of sizes at the moment!) This is fun: [the mime who wouldn’t shut up, the trumpet player, and other conference speaker disasters](https://www.askamanager.org/2026/06/the-mime-who-wouldnt-shut-up-the-trumpet-player-and-other-conference-speaker-disasters.html?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) Interesting: [The Radical History of Women Smoking](https://www.messynessychic.com/2020/08/10/the-radical-history-of-women-smoking/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) I KNOW this will be of interest to a lot of you:[ The 20 Best Players in *Taskmaster* History (So Far)](https://www.vulture.com/article/best-taskmaster-players.html?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) *Photo by Len Trievnor/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images. Like most websites, GFY uses affiliate links where available, and may benefit from brand partnerships. If you buy something using our links, we could earn a commission. Affiliate links help keep this website in business. Thank you for supporting us!*