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Elizabeth “Betty” Vanden Langenberg, 94, Green Bay resident, died Saturday, December 27, 2025, at her home. She was born April 11, 1931, in Green Bay to the late Edward and Josephine (Hazaert) Heyrman ...

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, ...

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 Yu is an Emmy Award winning reporter, who joined KTVU in April 2024. She is a dynamic force in journalism, reporting on critical issues from public safety and community engagement to pop culture ...

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 ...

The original version of Betty Boop is now in the public domain, joining iconic characters like Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh. These beloved characters have reached the 95-year U.S. copyright ...

Her cause of death was later revealed to be a stroke, which she had suffered from six days before her death The actress was 99 when she died, and only days away from becoming a centenarian Betty White ...

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 ...

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 ...