Smithsonian Magazine

Happy Public Domain Day to All Who Celebrate! You Can Now Use Betty Boop, Nancy Drew and ‘The Maltese Falcon’ for Free

On January 1, 2026, copyrights will expire for comics, books, movies, musical compositions and other creative works from 1930 ...

Imani Smith, Former ‘Lion King’ Broadway Actress, Dies in Alleged Homicide at 26

"Imani had her whole life ahead of her. She was a vivacious, loving and fiercely talented person," Smith's aunt, Kira Helper, ...