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 ...

For decades, Hello Kitty has been known as one of the most recognizable symbols of kawaii culture, appearing on everything from school supplies to luxury fashion collaborations. Her simple design 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 ...

One of the most revered pop culture icons of all time is, of course, none other than Sanrio's Hello Kitty herself. The original concept for Hello Kitty was first designed all the way back in 1947, and ...

The mouthless icon who embodies "kawaii," or cuteness, Hello Kitty has legions of adult fans, including Lady Gaga. Still kittenish at 40. Reuters Hello Kitty, Sanrio’s signature mouthless character ...

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 ...