The birthday girl — whose big day was on Saturday — and her friends slept in Hello Kitty-themed tents decorated with blue, pink and purple balloons. Mini mattresses filled with stuffed Sanrio ...

Originally created by Ikuko Shimizu for Sanrio in 1974, Hello Kitty celebrates her 50th birthday on Friday. The beloved character has spawned television shows, video games and merchandise ranging ...

She's also remained cool, as pop star Lady Gaga reminded us in 2009 when she wore a gown made of plush Hello Kitty dolls in ...

Hello Kitty is saying hello to 50 on Friday and celebrating with her global fan club. Across the world, fans of the iconic cartoon brand are commemorating the golden anniversary with special pop ...

The brand originated in Japan in 1977 but has held a presence in the United States for close to two decades. It’s in other ...

He's still mad about 'Firefly' getting canceled. This year marks the 50th birthday of Hello Kitty, but the character has become so ubiquitous over the years that it's easy to lose track of her ...

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 ...

“When I was a child, I got a small white kitten from my father for a birthday present,” Shimizu said, per the British outlet. Sanrio told the BBC that Hello Kitty’s real name is Kitty ...

She doesn't look a day over 30, but Hello Kitty, the beloved cartoon cat from Japan who made the girly aesthetic iconic, turns a half century old today. To celebrate, the recently-opened Hello ...

Hello Kitty turned 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 national tour.