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 national tour.

The monarch was feting a figure more recognisable than any billionaire or emissary: Hello Kitty, who turns 50 this year. The character was created by Shimizu Yuko, a Japanese illustrator, on November ...

Hello Kitty celebrates 50 years as a cultural icon, evolving from a simple stationery design by Yuko Shimizu to a global symbol with museum exhibitions and diverse merchandise. Despite debates about ...

Hello Kitty, the cute, enigmatic character that adorns everything from handbags to rice cookers, turns 50 on Friday — and is ...

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Somebody grab the birthday candles, because in a few months, Hello Kitty is celebrating her 50th birthday. Hello Kitty, a white anthropomorphic cat known for her red hair bow and blue overalls ...

How much surprise is too much surprise? Sitting in an unnamed bungalow on Barakhamba Road, getting ready for an unveiling, ...

Back during the Covid pandemic, I watched a documentary called The Toys That Made Us and came across an episode on Hello Kitty. It's there where I learnt a lot about the humble icon, her journey a ...