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‘Roundball Rock,’ the iconic NBA theme song composed by John Tesh, is making a comeback on NBC as the network regains NBA broadcast rights, rekindling nostalgic memories of 1990s basketball coverage and its cultural significance.
The Young Bucks' new AEW theme song was inspired by HBO's Succession series, with Roman Reigns' WWE theme also drawing from the same show. AEW President Tony Khan hinted at a potential streaming deal, emphasizing the excitement surrounding AEW's upcoming contract year for media rights in wrestling.
The fourth season of HBO's True Detective, titled Night Country, premiered with Billie Eilish's "bury a friend" as its theme song, chosen by showrunner Issa López for its powerful and fitting lyrics. The song has been featured in various media since its release in 2019 and is now the anthem for the acclaimed anthology series.
Square Enix unveiled a new trailer for Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth at The Game Awards, featuring a brand new theme song and showcasing highly anticipated moments from the upcoming chapter. The trailer raises questions about the future and the potential survival of key characters, particularly Aerith. Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth is set to release on February 29, 2024, exclusively for PlayStation.
WWE is reportedly discussing revamping the theme song for its flagship show, RAW. The current theme, "Greatness" by Vo Williams, has been in use for about two years. While it hasn't been confirmed yet, there are indications that a new theme song could debut on the show as early as this week. The new theme song is rumored to be a Def Rebel production. WWE has a history of changing its theme songs periodically to keep things fresh for fans.
Netflix's new animated series, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, based on the graphic novels and film adaptation, embraces its Canadian and anime influences with its opening theme song. The song, titled "bloom" by Japanese rock band Necry Talkie, pays homage to the original film's iconic opening credits while adding a more upbeat and propulsive feel. The visuals combine everyday Toronto scenes with the series' whimsical elements, creating a Michael Cera slice-of-life anime experience.
WWE wrestler Carlito initially didn't like his new entrance theme but believes it may grow on fans over time. He explained that he wanted to do something different and change with the times, although he and others preferred the old theme. Despite his initial hesitation, the new tune started to grow on him like an earworm. Carlito also discussed the miscommunication that led to delays in finalizing his return to WWE and expressed his love for the company. He will continue working with Bobby Lashley and Street Profits, and fans will have time to get used to his new entrance as he supports Santos Escobar in an upcoming match.
Don Cheadle revealed in a recent interview that he sang the theme song for his scrapped Fresh Prince spin-off, In the House. Cheadle, who had a one-episode guest role on Fresh Prince as Ice Tray, wrote the song's intro and performed it. Although only a pilot episode was shot, the spin-off never got picked up. The title In the House was later used for a different sitcom starring LL Cool J.
The Final Fantasy XVI theme song, "Tsuki Wo Miteita - Moongazing," by Kenshi Yonezu is now streaming in Japan, with the cover art featuring Clive Rosfield's companion, Torgal. The game is an action-heavy entry where players control protagonist Clive as he confronts various Dominants, humans cursed with the power to become Eikons. The game's producer, Naoki Yoshida, describes it as akin to his experience with the first Final Fantasy, with a comprehensive support system in place for players who aren't too confident with action games.
All Elite Wrestling's new weekly show, AEW Collision, will debut on June 17 with Elton John's "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting" as its theme song. AEW has differentiated itself from other wrestling promotions by licensing popular songs for wrestlers' entrance themes. The show's CEO, Tony Khan, said the song was the perfect choice to lead in Collision, which promises the return of several wrestlers from injury or hiatus, including CM Punk.
Singer Dena Deadly talks about the creation and impact of "Raise Your Glass," the theme song for Bravo's Vanderpump Rules. Deadly, who wrote and recorded the song with her band Memoir more than a decade ago, says she didn't anticipate the impact it would have on the show and her own life. Despite going through a divorce and personal upheaval, Deadly is grateful for the song's recent resurgence in popularity and is excited about recording new music about female empowerment.
A 25-minute 'State of Play' video previewed the gameplay and theme song of the upcoming game Final Fantasy XVI. The game's theme song, "Tsuki wo Miteita - Moongazing," will be performed by J-pop singer-songwriter, producer, and illustrator Kenshi Yonezu. The video showcased the game's combat system, characters, and world, giving fans a glimpse of what to expect from the highly anticipated game.
Final Fantasy XVI's theme song, "Tsuki Wo Miteita - Moongazing", performed by Kenshi Yonezu, was revealed during the State of Play Showcase. The song was written by Yonezu, who is known for his work on anime soundtracks. The gameplay footage shown during the showcase was well-received by fans.
Rika Matsumoto, the voice actress of Satoshi (Ash), the protagonist of the Pokémon anime, sings the original Japanese opening theme song, "Mezase Pokémon Master," in a video by YouTube channel The First Take. This episode will be the last to feature Satoshi as the series main character. Matsumoto has been voicing Satoshi since the first episode of the anime in 1997. The video features live backing instruments and vocalists, and Matsumoto's high-energy performance is enough to have any fan standing up and cheering, followed by being reduced to a pile of blubbery Poké-tears when the song ends.