Retirement

retirement Dec. 5, 2023

Daddy Yankee Is Becoming Father YankeeHe is retiring from his music career to devote his life to Christianity.

By Alejandra Gularte

respect the classics Aug. 21, 2023

Devo Has the Uncontrollable Urge to Retire“We did as well as we could, for as long as we could.”

By Devon Ivie

vulture sports! Feb. 1, 2023

Actor Tom Brady Retires From Other CareerJust two days before the release of 80 for Brady.

By Zoe Guy

retirement Sept. 24, 2022

James Earl Jones May Be Hanging Up His Darth Vader HelmetFilmmakers recreated his voice on Obi-Wan Kenobi.

By Charu Sinha

vulture sports July 22, 2022

Vince McMahon Retires From WWE Amid InvestigationMr. McMahon has finally been handed his own catchphrase. Sort of.

By Reanna Cruz

retirement Mar. 30, 2022

Bruce Willis ‘Is Stepping Away’ From Acting After Aphasia Diagnosis“We are moving through this as a strong family unit, and wanted to bring his fans in because we know how much he means to you, as you do to him.”

By Rebecca Alter

retirement Dec. 21, 2021

Lorne Michaels Says SNL Season 50 Might Be a ‘Good Time to Leave’Or … nah. Unless?

By Rebecca Alter

ain’t slowing down Oct. 16, 2021

Michael Caine Shuts Down Retirement Rumors“I haven’t retired and not a lot of people know that.”

By Alejandra Gularte

years start comin Oct. 12, 2021

Smash Mouth’s Steve Harwell Will No Longer Get the Show On, Get PaidThe singer is leaving the group after a clip of a performance on Saturday went viral on TikTok.

By Rebecca Alter

music Oct. 1, 2021

Original Van Halen Front Man David Lee Roth Is Retiring“I’ll miss you all. Stay frosty.”

By Jennifer Zhan

music June 8, 2021

Sinead O’Connor Walks Back Retirement AnnouncementThe musician said she made the announcement as a reaction to triggering media coverage of her memoir, Rememberings.

By Charu Sinha

girl don’t do it Mar. 11, 2021

No, Selena Gomez Is Not Retiring From MusicIf Cardi B has any say …

By Zoe Haylock

retirement Dec. 5, 2020

Teyana Taylor Announces She’s ‘Retiring’ From Her Music CareerThis better mean she’s going all-in on a feature length Spike Tey joint.

By Rebecca Alter

snooki Dec. 6, 2019

Snooki Announces Her ‘Retirement’ From Jersey Shore. Snay It Ain’t Sno!Maybe MTV has an excellent pension plan.

By Rebecca Alter

retirement Nov. 2, 2018

Les Moonves Says He’s Not Trying to Come Back to TV Because He’s ‘Retired’That’s one word for it.

By Jackson McHenry

vulture lists Feb. 5, 2018

Why Are Elton John, Paul Simon, and Other Musicians Retiring From Touring?See these artists while you still can.

By Devon Ivie

retirement Jan. 24, 2018

Elton John Will Retire From Touring, But Only After 300 Farewell ConcertsThe singer’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour will kick off in September, spanning 300 dates and three years.

By Dee Lockett

movies June 20, 2017

Daniel Day-Lewis Is Retiring From ActingHe’s won three Oscars for Best Actor.

By Hunter Harris

retirement Mar. 30, 2017

Sorry, Key & Peele Fans: Jordan Peele Confirms He’s Done With Sketch Comedy“I’m happy to not be in sketch comedy right now.”

By Dee Lockett

beef Feb. 9, 2017

What Does Patti LaBelle Think About Aretha Franklin’s Retirement?Aretha Franklin has announced that she’s retiring. Congratulations to Aretha, of course, but what does this mean for her diva arch nemesis?

By Hunter Harris and Rembert Browne

divas Feb. 9, 2017

Aretha Franklin Announces Her RetirementShe’ll retire after she tours her upcoming album, produced by Stevie Wonder.

By Hunter Harris

a glimmer of hope Nov. 14, 2016

Hayao Miyazaki Might Come Out of Retirement to Make One Last FilmTurns out retirement is not all that great.

By Julia Edelman

the rottenest tomato Oct. 27, 2016

Uwe Boll, Notorious Crankypants and Maker of Truly Terrible Films, Is RetiringOh, Uwe, we hardly knew ye.

By Kaitlin Fontana

Oct. 18, 2016

David Letterman Talks Late Night, His Future Plans, and His BeardThe New York Times has a great new interview with David Letterman out today, where the former Late Show host reflects on late night, […]

By Megh Wright

retirement June 29, 2016

Soon, You Can Call Paul Simon ‘Retired’“It’s an act of courage to let go.”

By Nate Jones

retirement Dec. 1, 2015

David Letterman Still Interviewing, Still GreatAdd this to our Top 10 Reasons We Miss Letterman.

By Emma Barrie

beard news Dec. 1, 2015

Behold David Letterman’s Retirement BeardHis new post–Late Show look.

By Halle Kiefer

vulture lists Aug. 7, 2014

Everything Steven Soderbergh Has Done Since He ‘Retired’For example: The Knick.

By Alex Suskind

it’s so hard to say goodbye Apr. 4, 2014

Letterman’s Peers Respond to His RetirementAs does the president.

By Jesse David Fox

retirement Apr. 4, 2014

Watch a Longer Video of David Letterman’s Retirement AnnouncementCongratulations to Dave and Paul!

By Lindsey Weber

tv Apr. 3, 2014

David Letterman Announces RetirementAfter 32 years as a late-night host.

By Jesse David Fox

retirement Sept. 1, 2013

Animation Master Hayao Miyazaki Plans to RetireThe Wind Rises could be his final film.

By Delia Paunescu

music Apr. 1, 2013

Forget Retirement, Morrissey’s Ready to Hit the Road AgainThe former Smiths frontman plans to tour Mexico and South America this June and July.

By Bryan Hood

health issues Mar. 22, 2013

Morrissey’s Health Issues Lead to Retirement Warnings“I have been cautioned to, but it’s difficult for me because it’s very ingrained in me.”

By Zach Dionne

Dec. 7, 2012

Never Mind, Katt Williams Isn’t Retiring Four days after telling a Seattle TV station, “I’m just gonna go ahead and announce my retirement from stand-up, I’m kinda done,” Katt […]

By Bradford Evans

Dec. 4, 2012

Katt Williams Is ‘Kinda Done’ with Stand-Up“I’m just gonna go ahead and announce my retirement from stand-up, I’m kinda done.” - Katt Williams kinda retiring from stand-up in an […]

By Bradford Evans

retirement Aug. 8, 2012