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Ilja Dragunov's WWE contract has expired and he has been moved to the alumni section, signaling his departure; the former NXT UK Champion and United States Champion has not wrestled since April, with further details expected as reports develop.
Slipknot has confirmed Sid Wilson is leaving the band with immediate effect; Wilson, who joined in 1998, is the latest member to depart as the metal act’s lineup continues to shift, with the band wishing him the best in his future endeavors.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, a New Hampshire native, will leave her post soon.
Karoline Leavitt will leave her role as White House press secretary at the end of August to spend more time with her newborn daughter, after returning from maternity leave. Trump announced the departure, saying she will become a top outside advisor. The move comes amid low approval ratings and ongoing foreign policy concerns, with no immediate replacement named.
Taysom Hill announced he will not return to the Saints, ending a nine-year run in New Orleans and entering free agency at 35; with a small market likely for a gadget-style player, he could land a limited offensive role elsewhere, and a potential reunion with former coach Sean Payton in Denver has been floated as a possibility heading into the 2026 season.
Chloe Fineman announced she is leaving Saturday Night Live after seven seasons. insiders say her on-set dynamics were mixed: she formed close bonds with some co-stars but didn’t click with everyone, and there wasn’t a major feud. Her departure followed an offer to join Netflix drama Myron Bolitar, a move insiders say was smart amid new faces at SNL; other SNL stars and alum reacted to her post announcing the exit.
Chloe Fineman is leaving Saturday Night Live after seven seasons, announcing on Instagram that it’s time for her next chapter. The 2019 Studio 8H recruit was known for her wide range of impressions, and her departure makes her the first cast member to exit ahead of Season 52 (Bowen Yang left mid-season 51). She called SNL a privilege and home, and said she’ll miss it while pursuing future projects.
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.