Fugs & Pieces, February 2nd, 2024

Hey, mates! We’ve made it to the tip of one other week and I don’t learn about yours, however this week was a bitch for me. Nothing critical or noteworthy even occurred, however the finish of January is type of…ergh, is one of the simplest ways to place it? ANYWAY it’s now the weekend and I hope you may have a great one. As a reminder! The Grammys are Sunday — we revisited the 2004 red carpet here — and we’ll have full purple carpet protection right here at GFY on Monday, and we’d love you to affix us for Sunday’s purple carpet and ceremony open thread at Drinks With Broads!

Additionally at DWB this week: At present was our first (mega!) recap of FEUD: CAPOTE VS. THE SWANS, which I really enjoyed writing and would love for you to check out! For those who had been questioning who’s who, I also wrote a long explainer in a newsletter where we also complained about Justin Timberlake and the weird set-up at the Australian Open. Additionally this week: Traitors had another banger episode. And paid subscribers bought a quick round-up of the newest developments in figure-skating, and on Vanderpump Rules, and discussed how we think Edward Enninful is going to go out at British Vogue.

Associated, I ABSOLUTELY want this jacket at J.Crew because of Feud. Actually, I remorse to notice that almost all of J.Crew’s new arrivals are things I want. Enjoyable truth: J.Crew was by far our best-selling model on buying posts right here final yr. (I’m at the moment revamping my very own wardrobe and about to donate/recycle/Thred-Up like…all the pieces.) [affiliate link]

Carl Weathers died, and I am sad. My irrational response to this was, “however I simply noticed him final night time!” This was on a industrial. However nonetheless. It is a enormous bummer. [Variety]

For my fellow Drive to Survive followers: Lewis Hamilton has left Mercedes and gone to Ferrari…well, eventually. That is gonna be an enormous plot level in…the season after subsequent. Do we predict it’s because Hamilton is getting into the twilight of his profession, or one thing else? Somebody get Toto Wolff on digicam!!! [Lainey]

That is SO attention-grabbing: A Sapphic Sartorial Study of Lady Troubridge. [Messy Nessy Chic]

I discover this mildly hilarious. Per Socialite Life: Julia Fox to Host Design Competition Series OMG Fashun for E! With Law Roach as Co-Host. Strike whereas the iron is sizzling! Apparently “each episode of OMG Fashun will function three vogue ‘disrupters’ tasked with creating an revolutionary and gorgeous look utilizing supplies and strategies that may make ‘vogue’s so-called gatekeepers squirm.’ They are going to be judged by Fox, Roach, and a visitor decide, and the winner will obtain a $10,000 money prize and the privilege of getting their design modeled by Fox herself.” Good for her for promoting this — she’s a producer.

It is a wild story: Inside the Censorship Scandal That Rocked Sci-Fi and Fantasy’s Biggest Awards. [Esquire]

Tremendous attention-grabbing at My Trendy Met: X-Ray Scans Reveal Hidden Portrait of the Young Charles II Behind the Older King. (Hapsburg King of Spain Charles II, we’re speaking.)

I cherished this! On the Washington Submit: They’ve lived 100 years. Here’s their advice about everything. [gifted link]

That is such an attention-grabbing piece, and I lately noticed a promo for these movies that appeared VERY good: Hallmark recasts ‘Sense and Sensibility’ and debuts other Austen-inspired films. [NPR]

Maybe associated, Vulture asks Which Cozy Show Is Right for You?

At Folks: Lenny Kravitz Breaks Down His Iconic Looks: From Accidental Dreadlocks to His ‘Big Scarf Moment’

As Lainey places it: Justin Timberlake in his Villain Era. WHAT is he DOING? JUST SHUT UP DUDE. (I don’t assume he’s embracing being the villian. I feel he’s an egomaniac who can not stand being disliked and is at the moment feeling very very defensive. However nobody requested for this AT HIS OWN CONCERT. These folks already are in your workforce! Sing “Cry Me a River” — objectively a banger! — and be knowledgeable!)

Huge information: Construction underway at Dolly Parton’s pirate-themed restaurant. [NYDN]

A too-large share of individuals have BRAIN HOLES: Swifties on Political Conspiracy Theories: You Need to Calm Down. AS IF Democrats had the organizing talent to FIX THE SUPER BOWL, my god. (I really feel like all of the individuals who purchase into these very complicated conspiracy theories have by no means needed to do a bunch mission.) [NYT, gifted link]

Whereas we’re kinda speaking about soccer, The Ringer reviews, in a really attention-grabbing piece, Tom Brady Is the Ultimate Test Case for Fame in the Broadcast Booth.

Grace Atwood had a very interesting newsletter this past week called Little Life Improvers, and one of many ideas IS, I feel, going to enhance my life. She wrote, “Fridays are for Amazon orders. I solely permit myself to make one order per week on Amazon (until there may be some type of emergency factor). This REALLY helps me curb impulsive spending. It additionally makes me conscious of issues like what number of books I order (vs. what number of I can truly learn!). I add issues all through the week after which once I go to make my order I have a tendency to chop out a bunch. It’s very straightforward to maneuver issues to your want record!” I’m ABSOLUTELY going to begin doing this. (I’ll word that my Amazon orders have gone approach down over the previous couple of years however I am an impulse purchaser normally and it will assist.) Take a look at the remainder of it!

Bon Appetit wonders, Have High Prices Killed the Joy of Trying New Restaurants? I feel sure, to an extent. And whereas I’m ranting, I additionally miss the times the place you might simply present up someplace and get a seat after ten minutes at most locations. Clearly, I nonetheless have go-tos the place I don’t want a reservation however again in MY DAY you solely actually wanted a res for probably the most fancy of joints. Anyway, it is a considerate and attention-grabbing piece.

Additionally: we’re almost at Valentine’s Day, and as is custom, I rounded up so many cute red, pink, and heart-covered things!

We had some nice chats on the positioning right here this week, speaking about the TV shows (mostly) that you’re revisiting, and all the dreams you’ve had starring a celebrity, impressed as a result of I dreamt Emma Stone was a horrible driver. I’m positive you’re a great driver, Emma!

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