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Deadline reports that after 13 seasons, LaRoyce Hawkins is leaving Chicago P.D. as a series regular and will return to wrap Kevin Atwater’s storyline in the first two or three episodes of Season 14; the series is casting a new Black officer as a chaotic counterpoint to the unit, continuing recent cast changes.
Reality star West Wilson explains why he believes his time on Summer House has ended, reflecting on the show’s evolving dynamics and teasing plans for his next steps in entertainment.
Anna Faris explained on the Happy Sad Confused podcast that the intense filming schedule of Mom wore on her and she began losing focus, prompting her to leave after seven seasons; she loved the cast and live audience but pursued stability and a chance to settle down, with plans to discuss the exact reasons for her departure on a future episode.
Bowen Yang explained in recent interviews that he left Saturday Night Live after seven-and-a-half seasons because he never felt central to the show. He initially planned to depart after season 50 but stayed after a call from Lorne Michaels urging him to help guide the newer cast; he bid farewell on-air on December 20, 2025. Season 51 wrapped on May 16, 2026, featuring Will Ferrell hosting and Paul McCartney as musical guest.
After the Illinois House punts on a stadium bill for the Chicago Bears, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said he’s prepared to own the Bears’ possible departure from Illinois, underscoring how the stalled measure could push the team to relocate and place political accountability on lawmakers.
Barcelona confirmed captain Alexia Putellas will leave the club at the end of the season after 14 years, ending a record-breaking era at Barça Femení: 232 goals in 500+ appearances and 38 trophies, including four Champions Leagues and 10 league titles; a farewell ceremony is planned.
Kate Mansi is exiting General Hospital after a three-year run as Kristina Corinthos-Davis to pursue new projects and travel flexibility with her husband producing a series abroad; her final GH episode was filmed in April and she will appear through June.
Daytime Emmy winner Kate Mansi has exited General Hospital after three years portraying Kristina Davis-Corinthos, wrapping filming in April and likely departing with a June air date. Executive producer Frank Valentini says the door is always open for her return, while Mansi explains she needs the flexibility to pursue new projects and travel due to her husband’s abroad-producing work. Kristina’s storyline has been on the back burner, and there’s no word yet on a recast. Mansi previously starred on Days of Our Lives as Abigail Deveraux and won a Daytime Emmy in 2017.
Pep Guardiola is expected to step down as Manchester City manager at the end of the season after 17 years, with Enzo Maresca tipped as his successor; Guardiola could announce his departure after City’s final game against Aston Villa as the club celebrates League Cup and FA Cup wins, while needing two more wins to secure the Premier League title.
Polish striker Robert Lewandowski announced he will leave FC Barcelona at season’s end, ending a four-year spell in which he scored 119 goals in 191 appearances and helped Barça win seven trophies, including La Liga titles and Spanish Super Cups, while earning a reputation for leadership and professionalism.
Francois Prinsloo, a WWE developmental talent who signed in May 2025, has announced his exit from WWE, joining a wave of departures that has grown to 30 since WrestleMania; he thanked coaches, medical staff, and fans, calling the journey challenging but valuable and saying he’s hungry to push his limits.
Srinivas Narayanan, OpenAI’s CTO of B2B Applications, will leave the company after three years to return to India and spend time with his ageing parents before deciding his next move; he joined OpenAI as VP of Engineering and led teams behind ChatGPT and OpenAI’s enterprise tools, and he thanked CEO Sam Altman and Greg Brockman.
Nneka Ogwumike announced on Instagram and X that she is leaving the Seattle Storm after two seasons. The 35-year-old former MVP and 10-time All-Star thanked Seattle in the posts and is entering free agency, having spent 12 seasons with the Los Angeles Sparks prior to joining the Storm. She is not listed on Seattle’s roster, and the team has offered no comment as negotiations begin.
Paramount president Jeff Shell is stepping down amid an internal investigation connected to a lawsuit from RJ Cipriani alleging Shell disclosed non-public information; Paramount says the review found no securities violations, while Cipriani and Shell are suing each other; Shell had joined Skydance’s bid to acquire Paramount, with the mega-merger looming.
Peter Alexander, NBC News’ White House correspondent and longtime weekend co-anchor of Today, announced he is leaving NBC News after 15 years covering the White House and juggling weekend duties, citing a desire to be around more for his two young children; NBC will rely on staff to fill his roles on an interim basis, and Alexander did not specify his next destination.