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 ...

Kitty White - Hello Kitty's real name - was "born" on November 1, 1974, in the suburbs of London. According to company legend she weighs as much as three apples and her height is the same as five ...

Hello Kitty, the cute, enigmatic character that adorns everything from handbags to rice cookers, turns 50 on Friday -- and is still making millions for her Japanese creators. The simple design of ...

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 ...

The beloved character Hello Kitty turned 50 last Friday. She’s grown from a Japanese character to a global icon. Retired University of Hawaiʻi anthropology professor Christine Yano reflects on the ...

To celebrate Hello Kitty’s 50th anniversary, the newly opened Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe at Universal CityWalk Hollywood is ...

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 ...

Lee Mei Li brings her love for the Japanese art of amigurumi and Hello Kitty together in the book, Hello Kitty Crochet. As a little girl, Lee Mei Li longed to play with her elder sister’s Hello ...

Sanrio and Sunblink announced that there is now a Hello Kitty 50th anniversary event in-game that involves popping bubbles, collecting bows, finding Collectible Cards, and taking part in a new quest.

Hello Kitty apparently has a close cousin in North Korea, with the ubiquitous character popping up on clothing in the reclusive country at its official site for products for export. Sanrio Co ...