Happy birthday to you! Everyone knows the traditional birthday song. But did you know that there are countless other songs about birthdays that are reflective and fun for celebrating your big day?

When it’s your favorite person’s special day, there are usually a few things you have to happen. A cake, balloons, presents, and the singing of “Happy Birthday.” But did you know that you don’t just ...

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 claims ...

Every 5-year-old knows it. It is the most frequently sung song in the English language, according to the Guinness Book of World Records, surpassing the works of Bach, Beethoven and the Beatles, says ...

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One of the most familiar songs to all Americans could soon be free to use if a federal judge rules against Warner Music Group’s decades-old grip on the rights to “Happy Birthday to You.” Judge George ...

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A federal judge has ruled that the “Happy Birthday” song is no longer owned by Warner/Chappell Music and belongs in the public domain. The song, which has been owned by the music publisher for almost ...