In a gift to many musicians, movie-makers and other content-creators, a federal judge has found that the song “Happy Birthday To You” is entirely in the public domain. But the move could mean millions ...

Friends are the family we choose, and if you ask us, it’s always a good idea to say just how much they mean to you. One of the best occasions to celebrate a good friend is on their birthday. The big ...

The ‘Happy Birthday’ Song Is Now Part of the Public DomainTV birthdays will be less creative, and that’s great.

A US court has ruled that one of the world’s most popular songs, Happy Birthday, is no longer under copyright. This could potentially mean that a company which has collected millions of dollars in ...

At a well preserved 122 years old, "Happy Birthday to You," the most frequently sung English song in the world, has never looked better. 1. “Happy Birthday to You” was originally composed in 1893 as ...

So, it’s your birthday or a loved one’s special day? Time to break out the cake, sing happy birthday and write some thoughtful words in a card. Because no matter how young or old you are, birthdays ...

The song, Happy Birthday to You, is sung thousands of times every day and millions of times each year. It is that simple ditty of four lines wishing someone a “Happy Birthday” with one of those lines ...

“Happy Birthday” may be the Hill sisters' main claim to fame, but Patty (left) and Mildred's (right) impact on American history extends far beyond the beloved song. Illustration by Meilan Solly / ...