Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Her name is Kitty White. And she’s not a cat but a “happy girl with a heart of gold,” read the character’s official profile on ...

Hello Kitty has become one of the world’s most recognizable and beloved characters. From backpacks to accessories, she symbolizes cuteness and kindness. She has transcended simple merchandise and ...

The furry icon from most of our childhoods will soon celebrate its golden anniversary this year. Although the endearing cartoon character created by Sanrio in 1974 will officially enjoy bombastic ...

Hello Kitty celebrates its 50th anniversary later this year, and there are already special events celebrating the famous character! NBC’s Savannah Sellers reports for TODAY on the history and ...

My, how the super-cute Japanese export known as Hello Kitty has grown since first adorning a coin purse 40 years ago. For one thing, she’s become an $8 billion international empire, with her image ...

It’s been 40 years since the Japanese accessory and toy company Sanrio first introduced Hello Kitty to the public. Since then, Kitty’s now-iconic face has adorned everything from children’s notebooks ...

I first met Hello Kitty through a friend of hers named Pompompurin. I was about six years old when one of my mother’s coworkers gave me a pen featuring the bright yellow golden retriever and a small ...

When the world’s first Hello Kitty dim sum restaurant was opening in Hong Kong, I knew immediately I had a duty to investigate on behalf of fellow Hello Kitty fans and dim sum aficionados. Hong Kong, ...