Geese announced the dates for their fall 2026 Getting Killed Again North American tour on Thursday (April 23). The buzzy Brooklyn rockers fronted by singer Cameron Winter will hit the road in support of their fourth album, 2025’s Getting Killed, beginning on Sept. 29 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, followed by stops in Asheville, N.C., Brooklyn, Mexico City, Phoenix, San Diego, Los Angeles, Oakland, Seattle, Salt Lake City, Denver, Kansas City, Chicago, Toronto and Philadelphia, winding down on Nov. 10 with a gig at the Roadrunner in Boston.

Tickets for the tour will go on sale beginning on April 29 at 10 a.m. local time through an artist pre-sale, with a public on-sale rolling out on May 1 at 10 a.m. local time; fans can sign up for early access to tickets here.

Before they hit the road in the fall, the band will play a round of summer festivals, including their debut at Primavera Sound in Barcelona, followed by stops at Governor’s Ball in New York, Bonnaroo in Manchester, Tenn., Nelsonville Music Festival in Nelsonville, Ohio, Green River Festival in Greenfield, Mass., Osheaga in Montreal, Lollapalooza in Chicago, Outside Lands in San Francisco and a number of others.

Check out the dates for Geese’s Getting Killed Again 2026 North American tour below (followed by previously announced dates):

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The Contenders is a semi-regular midweek column that looks at artists aiming for the top of the Billboard charts, and the strategies behind their efforts. This week, for the upcoming Billboard Hot 100 dated Feb. 14, we look at the chances of Olivia Rodrigo’s swoony new single to snag the chart’s top spot from Ella Langley’s indefatigable heartbreak smash. 

Olivia Rodrigo, “Drop Dead” (Geffen/Interscope Capitol): Over her still-short career in pop stardom, Olivia Rodrigo has acquired a taste for debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with her new albums’ lead singles. Breakout hit “Drivers License,” which led her debut album Sour, went immediately viral enough to bow atop the Hot 100 in January 2021. Two years later, “Vampire” entered at No. 1 as the advance single from sophomore effort Guts, making her the first artist ever to debut the lead singles from two career-opening albums at No. 1 on the Hot 100. 

Now, Rodrigo looks to go three-for-three with the first taste of her third LP You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, “Drop Dead.” The new song, which features both a more upbeat sound and a much more upbeat outlook on love and romance than her two prior lead singles, hit streamers and retailers last Friday (April 17). The song has mostly drawn strong reviews, and got off to a dynamite start on DSPs, topping Spotify’s Daily Top Songs USA chart — with just over 4 million plays, a slightly stronger opening than “Vampire” — and thusfar remaining there through the week, while reaching as high as No. 2 on Apple Music’s realtime chart. 

Whether it can topple Ella Langley’s seven-week Hot 100 No.1 “Choosin’ Texas,” however, may largely come down to sales. Langley will, of course, have the radio advantage, given her single’s months-long head start — though “Drop Dead” begins strong there as well, with 17.6 million in initial five-day all-format audience, according to Luminate — but Rodrigo may make up the difference in sales, with a wide variety of editions of the new single available both for digital and physical purchase. 

Online, Rodrigo has released multiple music videos, multiple cover variants, and multiple different edits of the song, including “the most alive I’ve ever been – sped up” and “you know all the words – isolated vocals” editions, which should help her accumulate one of the year’s most robust single-week digital sales totals. Through her website, she has also sold the single on CD, cassette and vinyl, with the vinyl release of the song already selling out — though it is unclear what percentage of those copies shipped during this current tracking week (April 17-23), with later-shipped copies counting towards future chart weeks. 

With the single really getting the full streaming and sales push from Rodrigo and her label — reminiscent of recent campaigns for megastars like Taylor Swift and BTS — it seems a good bet that “Drop Dead” will end up being undeniable at the top spot next week. But it’ll have to play all 48 minutes, as the competition this week remains very strong. 

Ella Langley, “Choosin’ Texas” & “Be Her” (SAWGOD/Columbia/Triple Tigers): “Choosin’ Texas” has established itself as the song to beat on the Hot 100 this spring, fortifying its stronghold at the chart’s apex in recent weeks with the debut of both the song’s star-studded music video (including Yellowstone star Luke Grimes and “Texas” co-writer Miranda Lambert) and the release of its parent album, Dandelion. The song remains atop Streaming Songs this week (dated April 25), and remains in the top 10 on Digital Song Sales (No. 2) and Radio Songs (No. 9), with no obvious drop-off for the song coming in the near future. (No major bumps are expected to be imminent for it either, though she will get a big look this weekend at the Stagecoach Music Festival.) 

However, she has to compete with herself on the charts a little bit, as Dandelion not only debuts atop the Billboard 200 this week, it launches 15 total tracks onto the Hot 100 — including Langley’s second top five hit, “Be Her” (8-4). That song has nestled behind “Texas” on Streaming Songs the past two weeks, and is also growing on radio, up 29-26 on Radio Songs this week, and reaching the top 10 on Country Airplay (12-10) for the first time. 

Still, before “Be Her” really gets a chance to challenge “Choosin’ Texas” for the Hot 100’s top spot, both songs might get lapped by a yet-unreleased song: “I Can’t Love You Anymore,” a new duet with country superstar Morgan Wallen that the duo debuted onstage over the weekend (April 18) at their show in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Given that Wallen and Langley have easily been the two most Hot 100-dominant country artists of the past year, “Anymore” is expected to have a resounding chart debut, with Langley potentially challenging for three of the Hot 100’s top five spots on the week after next’s chart — and will almost certainly be back in strong No. 1 contention, possibly with multiple songs. 

Taylor Swift, “Elizabeth Taylor” (Republic): Don’t count out the most dominant Hot 100 force of recent years making her presence felt in next week’s chart race. Though “Elizabeth Taylor” has not really approached the top of the Hot 100 since debuting at No. 3 in the first chart week for its The Life of a Showgirl parent album, it has rebounded in the past few weeks — thanks 🇦🇷 its new, Elizabeth Taylor footage-compiled music video and a concentrated radio push — and now sits at No. 51 on the chart. 

It should make a big jump next week, thanks to its release on 7-inch vinyl as a Record Store Day exclusive, with the single expected to be a big seller. Just how big remains to be seen — but given Swift’s long-proven selling power, a possible return to at least the top 10 certainly can’t be counted out. 

Last May, I launched Mic Drops & Elbow Drops — a space where hip-hop and wrestling collide. My debut entry reflected on the 20th anniversary of You Can’t See Me, the lone album from John Cena that blurred the lines between bars and body slams.

Nearly a year later, Entry 021 brings things full circle: a quick-hit conversation with Cena during WrestleMania Week in Las Vegas.

True to form, he lived up to his “You Can’t See Me” moniker. Over the past several months, Billboard made multiple attempts to present him with a commemorative plaque honoring the album’s milestone — a fitting tribute to a project that debuted at No. 15 on the Billboard 200 and No. 3 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart in May 2005. Not bad for someone whose day job revolved around bruising bumps, chair shots, and steel cage warfare.

During his farewell tour, Cena not only became WWE’s most decorated champion — securing his 17th world title with an assist from Travis Scott — but also cemented himself as the company’s undisputed GOAT, in a lineage that includes the electrifying greatness of The Rock, the brute force of Andre the Giant, and the chilling hiss of the Texas Rattlesnake, Stone Cold Steve Austin. Though he placed his boots in the center of the ring for the final time last December, Cena remains an integral ambassador for WWE, hosting both nights of WrestleMania 42.

At WrestleMania weekend, I caught up with Cena for a quick reflection on You Can’t See Me turning 21, the staying power of his entrance theme, and hip-hop’s evolving role in WWE.

When you look at that plaque 21 years later, what does it represent to you now?

What I enjoy about this is I hope anyone seeing it understands the value of betting on oneself. I made and produced this album myself. WWE was kind enough to partner with Sony, press it and bring it to the masses. I didn’t know how to go after tracks or what life in the studio was like, or even how to construct an album. It was like a start-up experience — betting on a character I believed resonated with WWE.

To be recognized for that work 21 years later is special. Hopefully, if you’re watching, don’t ever be afraid to bet on yourself — you never know what can happen. I think it’s the safest bet you can make.

Why do you think the title track and your entrance theme, “You Can’t See Me,” still resonates so deeply with the WWE audience?

I hate to talk in the third person, so I’ll try to use my words correctly, but I think it’s the work I’ve put in, as well as perseverance. I’ve never had another song — this is it. The song never gave up, the character never gave up, regardless of popular opinion. I think it aligns with the core value of the character. Plus, it’s a pretty dope fight track.

Why do you think the connection between hip-hop and wrestling is stronger now than when you first came out 20 years ago?

A lot of hip-hop is based on trash-talk, especially like freestyle battles. It’s based on bravado and trash-talk. Even non-battle rap, it’s a conduit to talk about the latest trends, pop culture, what’s going on, and what your life is like. I was able to tell O’Shea [Ice Cube’s son] [how] his dad’s music reached a 12-year-old kid in West Newbury, Mass. It was more about rebellion.

I was a rebellious 12-year-old. I needed a voice. N.W.A gave me that voice. N.W.A gave me the voice in West Newbury. The rebellious music was something that I connected with. So I think the connection is also that it’s so inclusive. WWE is so inclusive, and man, we want everybody to come, enjoy the show and get rowdy. Hip-Hop is also rowdy. I take it back to groups like Onyx, Ruff Ryders and DMX. Hip-hop has a rowdy side to it, and I think there’s a lot of parallels. 

You have unreleased music with your fellow WWE Superstar R-Truth. What are the chances of that coming out? 

Nah, man. I have a few unreleased tracks out there that just have to remain as moments between myself and the collaborating artists. I like that because I was able to show up to Truth’s house, went to the studio to drop a few tracks and I remember that time as being wonderful and so does he. I think that’s the real return on that effort. 

As part of Jesse & Joy — which she leads alongside her brother Jesse Huerta — Joy has achieved international recognition and scored multiple entries on the Billboard charts, with hits such as “¡Corre!” and “Mi Tesoro.” Yet, the lead singer of the award-winning Latin pop duo has proven herself to be a force in her own right, consistently using her voice to advocate for immigrants’ rights, LGBTQ+ equality, women’s empowerment, the fight against gender-based violence and animal welfare, all while navigating her own personal journey of growth.

Last year, her Broadway debut as co-writer for the musical Real Women Have Curves earned her a Tony Award nomination for best original score. Now, she receives the Spirit of Change Award at Billboard‘s 2026 Latin Women in Music — which recognizes artists who promote positive change within music and beyond the realm of entertainment — for inspiring change through her music, her activism, and her unwavering commitment to inclusion and justice.

Thalia spoke to us about her compatriot and friend.

Watch Billboard’s Mujeres Latinas en la Música live April 23, beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT on Telemundo, and stream live on Peacock and the Telemundo app. Watch Billboard’s red carpet livestream on the Billboard.com and the Billboard Latin YouTube channel. For more coverage on Latin Women In Music click here.

The first time I saw Joy was at the 2012 Cadena Dial Awards in Spain. It was the day before the event; I went up to the terrace to grab a bite at a little restaurant, and she was sitting at a table with her brother and two other people. We merely exchanged glances. It was during the era of “¡Corre!,” which was a massive hit. Being the shy person she is, she didn’t say hello — and being the shy person I am, I didn’t say hello either. But I remember perfectly that I sat down near her, wishing I had found the courage to make contact.

Years later we reconnected, and now we’re constantly messaging each other on WhatsApp. As mothers, we bonded over what it entails to pursue this career while simultaneously existing in a whole other universe — one with different priorities, centered around the little beings you have to launch out into the world, equipped with the perfect tools, or at least, the best ones you feel you can give them. We really delved deep into that more personal side of things — the intersection of being an artist and being a mother.

As an artist, I absolutely love her writing style. I really admire how through her songwriting choices and the way she stands her ground against her brother regarding her artistic vision — something I only discovered through their [2025] documentary Lo Que Nunca Dijimos — she manages to reclaim the song, bringing it back to herself and to the specific message she wants to convey. And I love that about her because she fiercely defends her writing; she fiercely defends her stories and the way she chooses to sing them. That commands my respect.

Although they are lighthearted pop compositions, her songs are truly profound in their message, they are deeply spiritual. Her lyrics speak of sorrow and celebration, of love and of heartbreak — yet always from a spiritual perspective, rather than a purely carnal one. That is why I feel the Spirit of Change Award suits her perfectly; because, indeed, her spirit has genuinely sought change — in music and beyond.

Through her documentary, I was also able to gain a deeper understanding of this spiritual side of hers. One never truly knows the scars a person carries from childhood, nor how they cope with the circumstances into which they were born. The way Joy has deconstructed herself only to rebuild herself once more — embodying that “spirit of change” by leaving behind patterns that caused her pain, working on herself to move forward with a fresh vision and positive outlook, and healing the little girl we all carry within us — serves as a powerful reminder that it is okay to listen to your inner voice. And it is very inspiring. 

It’s hard to imagine anyone outshining Rihanna, but even she had to concede that she was overshadowed by her costar on a recent magazine cover shoot: baby daughter Rocki.

On Wednesday (April 22), the pop star and Fenty mogul shared a behind-the-scenes look at her avant-garde cover photo shoot for W Magazine, featuring a certain 7-month-old show-stealer. “The latest fashion killa just joined the set,” Ri says as her daughter arrives, referencing the title of one of partner A$AP Rocky’s hits.

The clip features several adorable shots of the hitmaker soothing the smiley baby and kissing her face as she undergoes an outfit change. Possibly the most adorable moment comes when Ri cradles Rocki, who sucks on her fingers and gazes adoringly up at her mom.

“She outshined me,” Ri jokes of her youngest child with Rocky, with whom she also shares sons RZA and Riot. “Last shoot we’ll ever do together. Who’s the high-fashion baby?”

The mom-daughter duo posed together on one version of the “Umbrella” singer’s W covers. The issue features a number of people in Ri’s circle sharing their favorite memories and observations about the enigmatic star.

“She has changed a lot because she became a mother,” Rocky told the publication of his partner. “But this woman has always been magic. Philosophically, the way she operates is on another level. She is the most charming and genuine person on Earth. Her energy is unmatched — one of a kind. I just adore her.”

Watch Ri and Rocki behind the scenes of their photo shoot below.