Over the course of the past 97 Academy Awards, the Best Picture Oscar has gone to four movies that came out in January. There ...

Republican state Sen. Rob Hutton of Wisconsin will not seek reelection for his seat. Democrats consider Hutton's district to be the "the most flippable" in the state. State Rep. Robyn Vining is ...

Betty Jo Grissinger, 79, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 3, 2026. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Beatrice Murray. She was married to George Grissinger, ...

Provo — Betty Jo (Beck) Ivie was born February 26, 1930 in Paris, Idaho to Frederick Beck and Ethel Porter Beck, the eighth of ten children (Loal, Worthy, Ardith, Hope, Marva, Garth, Gayle, Berlavee ...

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 ...

For lovers of books, movies, characters, and more, Jan. 1 annually marks more than just a new year; it's also the start of new copyrighted items entering the public domain, making classic works ...

Books featuring a trio of iconic detectives — Nancy Drew, Sam Spade and Miss Marple — are also entering the public domain this year. By The Associated Press Betty Boop and Blondie are joining Mickey ...

LOS ANGELES — 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 ...

The year 1930 brought about a slew of raunchy films, the debut of Betty Boop, and the first iteration of Disney’s most famous dog. The year 1930 brought about a slew of raunchy films, the debut of ...

Betty Boop is one of the most iconic cartoons of the 20th century. A pinup drawn to look like a 1920s flapper, the character debuted nearly a century ago and quickly became a household name: In 1932, ...

An early version of the famous Betty Boop character is now in the public domain. Credit: Zhe Ji / Contributor via Getty Images Entertainment Fans of the 1930s character Betty Boop can rejoice as a ...

Betty Jean Kirkman Burton, 92, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Betty’s life was a testament to faith, family, and the simple joys that brought ...