Phoenix unexpectedly announced in late 2008 that he had retired from acting to pursue a rapping career, and that the forthcoming Two Lovers would be his last film.

Phoenix Racing has announced that their newest hire will not only be racing a .

Phoenix announced some of the largest losses in the company history, and went through another consolidation cycle.

In May 2004 the Phoenix announced that they had the funding to construct a new temporary ice rink but problems arose as to exactly where to locate the facility.

The Phoenix also announced the appointment of Tony Hand as player/head coach.

But early this year, Phoenix abruptly announced that it was suspending operations, and on March 6 the partners abandoned their cooperative arrangement.

"Phoenix Two," announced the shuttle pilot in their earphones.

Afterward, Phoenix Racing announced that Smith would drive in the 2013 Daytona 500 for the team.

Phoenix Racing announced for 2009 that they would be running two different makes of cars for the upcoming Sprint Cup season.

Shortly after, changes continued to roll around when Phoenix announced her retirement after receiving a job at Rooster Teeth in late January 2012.