‘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 ...
Orlando Sentinel

Lea Salonga salutes past, wishes for future in Orlando concert | Review

The Frontyard Holiday Festival was hopping Saturday night at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. The area around the downtown Orlando arts center was filled with holiday revelers as live ...

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 ...
Los Angeles Times

‘There’s no secrets’: How Oscar Isaac bared his soul for ‘Frankenstein’

In the latest episode of The Envelope video podcast, Oscar Isaac opens up about the connection he forged with director Guillermo del Toro for “Frankenstein” and Wunmi Mosaku reflects on the way her ...
The New York Times

Always on My Mind: Trump’s Enduring Focus on Joe Biden

After nearly 11 months in office, the president’s tendency to talk about his predecessor is more pronounced than ever. President-elect Donald J. Trump and President Biden at Mr. Trump’s inauguration ...