Works from 1930 can now be used widely for free LMPC via Getty; Rachel Wisniewski/For the Washington Post Cartoons like Betty Boop, books like the Nancy Drew series, movies like All Quiet on the ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Betty Boop and "Blondie" are joining Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh in the public domain. The first appearances of the classic cartoon and comic characters are among the pieces of ...

SALT LAKE CITY — Some notable characters have entered the public domain over the last few years, ranging from Mickey Mouse to Popeye to Winnie the Pooh. It's the case again this Thursday, as Nancy ...

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On January 1, 2026, copyrights will expire for comics, books, movies, musical compositions and other creative works from 1930, as well as sound recordings from 1925 Ellen Wexler - Assistant Editor, ...

Here’s a quick quiz about some cultural icons on the verge of experiencing a kind of rebirth: 1. What was the original storyline of the Dagwood and Blondie comics? 2. What was Blondie’s maiden name? 3 ...

On August 6, 1983, Betty Lou Beets told authorities her husband Jimmy Don Beets had vanished after heading out on a fishing trip near Cedar Creek Lake, Texas. Killer Grannies airs Sundays at 8/7c on ...

CHARLOTTE — The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture hosted its annual Kwanzaa celebration Saturday. The family-friendly event featured a Kwanzaa table presentation, a dance ...

The original version of Betty Boop — as seen in this "Dizzy Dishes" cartoon — is one of many works from 1930 entering the public domain in 2026. A new year means a new parade of classic characters and ...