
Megan Rivers Exits WBAL-TV 11 News with Farewell Messages
Baltimore anchor Megan Rivers announces her retirement from WBAL-TV 11 News, with colleagues and community figures sharing farewell messages.
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Baltimore anchor Megan Rivers announces her retirement from WBAL-TV 11 News, with colleagues and community figures sharing farewell messages.

After nearly 30 years on MS NOW, Alex Witt signed off tearfully, sharing a retrospective of her reporting—covering events from 9/11 to the Pulse Nightclub shooting—while thanking her staff and viewers on the final edition of Alex Witt Reports.

Amelia Dimoldenberg is ending her viral YouTube series Chicken Shop Date after 12 years, announcing on Instagram that a final run of episodes is coming soon. The show began in 2014 as a youth magazine column and evolved into a cultural phenomenon, pulling in A-list guests and reaching over 4.4 million followers with about 1 billion total views. Dimoldenberg says the show will always be part of her story, but it's time to move on and pursue new projects, including her Dimz Inc. production banner, a London youth academy, a rom‑com she’s writing and starring in, and a BBC series.

Kelly Clarkson closed The Kelly Clarkson Show after seven seasons with a bittersweet finale featuring a full hour of Kellyoke, tearful moments with her kids River and Remy, gratitude to the staff and viewers, and the debut of a new single, I'd Be Lyin', while noting a therapist's line that you don't have to attend the negative party you were invited to.

Tim Cook announced his stepping down as Apple’s CEO, will remain executive chair, stressing the team’s mission to build meaningful products and to leave the world better than they found it. Hardware chief John Ternus will take over as CEO, with Cook praising his successor and posting farewell on X.

Tim Anderson announced his retirement from baseball, ending his tenure with the Chicago White Sox. The team will honor him on Sept. 17, signaling a formal farewell.

Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin signed a one-year deal to return for a 22nd season, and the published 2026-27 schedule points to what could be his final home game on April 4, 2027 against the Penguins at Capital One Arena, with a three‑game road finish ending April 10 vs the Flyers; retirement chatter persists but he hasn’t ruled out playing beyond 2026-27 as he chases 1,000 career goals and another Stanley Cup.

Thousands of Manchester City fans filled the streets for a star-studded farewell to Pep Guardiola as the club celebrated trophy-winning seasons across the men’s, women’s, and academy teams; Khadija Shaw announced a four-year contract extension, and Guardiola’s circle—including his children, Fernandinho, Txiki Begiristain, and Ederson—helped unveil the 20 trophies won under him. Surprise appearances by Vincent Kompany and Jack Grealish punctuated the night, with tributes to Bernardo Silva and John Stones as they head into summer departures, and Erling Haaland underscoring the need to push forward without them.

Pep Guardiola spoke to Sky Sports after Manchester City's 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa, delivering an emotional farewell as he confirmed he will leave after 10 years. He praised the club’s people and memories over titles, urged the incoming manager to stay true to themselves and the city-connection, and noted the North Stand was renamed the Pep Guardiola Stand for the day.

Mohamed Salah bowed out at Anfield in tears after Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with Brentford, receiving a 'Champions Wall' plaque honoring his nine-year spell and nine trophies. Salah, who tallied 257 goals and 123 assists, helped set up the equalizer and urged his teammates to fight for success as he reflected on leaving a club he helped restore to glory. Andy Robertson also said goodbye, while manager Arne Slot praised the moment and the fans’ support during a season without trophies.

Pep Guardiola’s final Manchester City match ended in a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa, sparking emotional scenes as Bernardo Silva and Guardiola shed tears during a guard of honour. City’s era of trophy-laden dominance is celebrated even in defeat, while Villa’s Ollie Watkins struck twice to secure fourth place. Guardiola will take an ambassadorial role, Enzo Maresca is edging toward the next managerial appointment, and this summer will see captain Silva and defender Stones depart as City bid farewell to an era, including renaming the north end Pep Guardiola Stand in his honour.

Stephen Colbert is saying goodbye to The Late Show, but how his final episode ends remains secret, with details of the sign-off not yet disclosed as the host wraps up his tenure.

Anderson Cooper’s final 60 Minutes appearance features a tearful moment as he struggles to say his signature line—“I’m Anderson Cooper”—a habit he’s honed since joining the show in 2006—before revealing he’s leaving to spend more time with his sons, amid broader debates over editorial independence at CBS News.

Anderson Cooper delivered an emotional goodbye to 60 Minutes, praising the show’s independence and reflecting on his two decades with the program, explaining he’s leaving to spend more time with his family due to his CNN schedule; the piece also notes rumors of internal CBS News changes under editor Bari Weiss, though she has disputed that characterization, and stresses that 60 Minutes' legacy and trust with viewers should endure as the show continues to evolve.

After more than 20 years with 60 Minutes, Anderson Cooper delivered an emotional farewell in a final interview, recalling his childhood admiration for the program, the privilege of earning viewers’ trust, and the lasting impact of the show’s independent storytelling.