In the United States, “Happy Birthday to You”—one of the most popular songs in the world—is still under copyright. And it will be until 2030. While you’re free to sing the song in ...

In the "card," Parton sings "Birthday Time" -- a birthday song to the tune of "9 to 5." The personalized part? The e-card shows Parton dancing around a lit-up sign of the card recipient's name.

"Happy Birthday to You" is sung everywhere, but because it's copyrighted, it's rarely heard on TV or in movies. A filmmaker has filed a lawsuit seeking to make the song part of the public domain.

LOS ANGELES -- A judge has approved a settlement that will put " Happy Birthday to You" in the public domain. U.S. District Judge George King approved the agreement Monday. It ends the ownership ...