But 2025 is not far behind with several iconic books, characters and more freely available for public use. This year will see works from 1929 and sound recordings from 1924 entering the public domain.

Public domain, where art lives after copyright 06:53. The first of January ushers in a new year, a new month and new entries to the list of works in the public domain.

The compositions for several great songs joined the public domain today. There are memorable show tunes like Singin' in the Rain and An American in Paris alongside jazz standards Ain't Misbehavin ...