It’s now official. Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger announced that he’s retiring at the age of 39. The No. 11 overall pick in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Miami University won two Super Bowls in Pittsburgh and was a six-time Pro Bowler.

“Big Ben” played in 249 regular-season games, 23 postseason games and three Super Bowls. He retires while sitting at No. 5 on the all-time passing list with 64,088 yards — one spot behind Brett Favre and right above Philip Rivers.

The 2004 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year made his mark on the Steelers immediately, as he led Pittsburgh to the most wins ever recorded by a rookie with 15. Later, he became the fourth quarterback in NFL history to win 100 games in the first 150 starts of his career. Roethlisberger also holds the NFL record for most career 500-yard passing games with four.

“I don’t know how to put into words what the game of football has meant to me, and what a blessing it has been,” Roethlisberger said.

The last-remaining quarterback from the legendary 2004 class, Roethlisberger threw for 3,740 yards with 22 touchdowns and 10 interceptions in his final regular season. His 249 regular-season games are the most of any player in franchise history. He went 165-81-1 in the regular season while compiling the fifth-most regular-season wins in NFL history. Next stop for Roethlisberger? Most likely Canton.

A majority of the exotic dancers who perform at Rick’s Cabaret New York, the upscale gentlemen’s club famous for the VIP treatment and warm hospitality that guests receive, are predicting that the Cincinnati Bengals will beat the Los Angeles Rams.

“I did a quick survey of the girls and it was close, but most of us think the Bengals will win,” explained Rick’s Cabaret girl Lucinda.

“The Bengals are the underdogs against the Rams,” said Rick’s Cabaret girl Nadine. “But I think Cincy wins.”

“I love the Bengals and especially QB Joe Burrow,” said Rick’s Cabaret girl Melanie. “The Bengals will surprise and win big!”

Rick’s Cabaret girl Veronica proclaimed, “It’s going to be close, but I think the Bengals get the trip to Disneyland, but they should come to Rick’s Cabaret!”

Located across the street from the Empire State Building and just one block from Madison Square Garden, the three-story Rick’s Cabaret features private VIP Suites, Deluxe Sky Boxes, and luxurious amenities. The top-rated Rick’s Steakhouse on the second floor is under the direction of acclaimed Chef Jayson Margulies and features late-night dining.

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Fredrik Eklund is officially leaving Bravo’s “Million Dollar Listing New York” and its Los Angeles spin-off.

Eklund helped launch the franchise with its New York debut in 2012.

But the fabulous broker, known for creating real estate TV drama with competing brokers Ryan Serhant and Luis Ortiz, has announced his departure from the show.

“After an amazing 11 years, I’ve decided it’s time for the next chapter in my life, and to leave Million Dollar Listing. It’s an end of an era and a new start for me,” Eklund said.

“All of my most memorable milestones from the last decade I shared with all of you: meeting Derek, our wedding, the miscarriages, the birth of our twins, and all the beautiful properties. I will always cherish that shared experience.”