‘Georgia on My Mind,’ ‘Dream a Little Dream of Me’ Among Songs to Enter Public Domain in 2026

Several Gershwin classics, plus cartoons like Betty Boop and Blondie, have reached the U.S. copyright maximum.

‘Georgia on My Mind,’ to enter public domain on Jan. 1. Here’s what that means

Among those things being put into the public domain is the iconic official Georgia state song, “Georgia on My Mind.” The song ...

Betty Boop, 'All Quiet on the Western Front', more enter public domain

Thousands of works from 1930 are now in the public domain for anyone's use, including original, recognizable figures such as ...

Betty Boop and 'Blondie' enter the public domain, accompanied by a trio of detectives

A year after their film debut, “The Cocoanuts,” entered the public domain, the Marx Brothers' beloved “Animal Crackers” joins ...