The world’s cutest cat (yes, cat, despite the rumors you may have heard) turns 50 on Nov. 1, and to celebrate, we’re diving into the Hello Kitty origin story Our editors and experts handpick ...

TOKYO -- Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character's fictional birthday has brought museum exhibits, a theme park spectacle and a ...

And according to Statistia, as of 2021, Hello Kitty also ranks as the world’s second highest-grossing media franchise behind Pokemon, and ahead of U.S. brands like Mickey Mouse and Star Wars.

How cute is too cute? That’s the question for the Hello Kitty brand. The main audience is “pre-teen girls,” and they find Kitty, the white Japanese bobtail cat with a red bow, to be so adorable.

TOKYO – Hello Kitty, the cute, enigmatic character that adorns everything from handbags to rice cookers, turns 50 on Nov 1 – and is still making millions for her Japanese creators. The simple ...

Friday marks half a century since Japanese merchandising company Sanrio created the first iteration of Kitty White, or Hello Kitty, a cheerful feline girl (not, as her creator controversially ...

Celebrate Hello Kitty's birthday with a trendy Touchland accessory inspired by the character's iconic style. By Lilian Gonzalez editor All products and services featured are independently chosen ...

To celebrate Hello Kitty’s 50th anniversary, the newly opened Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe at Universal CityWalk Hollywood is adding three limited-time treats to their menu. Kicking off on Hello ...

Hello Kitty is not a cat, but a British schoolgirl named Kitty White. She was born on Nov 1, 1974. Japanese illustrator Yuko Shimizu designed the character in her 20s. She was followed by Hello ...

TOKYO (AP) — Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character’s fictional birthday has brought museum exhibits, a theme park spectacle ...