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 ...

‘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 ...

Bing Crosby's 'Ultimate Christmas' hits No. 1 on Billboard's top streaming albums chart

Bing Crosby 's Ultimate Christmas reaches No. 1 on Billboard's Top Streaming Albums chart for the first time, rising 3-1 on ...

‘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.
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Paul McCartney’s One and Only Hit on the Country Charts, A Nashville-Inspired B-Side

Paul McCartney earned one charting hit on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, "Sally G." Learn more about the song.