Sanrio's most beloved character of all time held a dark rumor for years, until now, where it has been officially debunked by ...

She has been a UNICEF ambassador, a special envoy for Japan’s Foreign Ministry and the subject of themed restaurants, cafes, two amusement parks and even a maternity hospital.

Hello Kitty’s long-lasting power was palpable inside the adjacent store and just outdoors, where hundreds of Sanrio aficionados formed lines for the cafe and shop well into the afternoon.

An all new Hello kitty and Friends Cafe — the first of its kind in Los Angeles — opens Friday at Universal CityWalk.

Hello Kitty turns 50, but creators still insist she's not a cat The Japanese pop culture brand has had a significant cultural impact over the past few decades.

On Thursday, July 18, Sanrio — the developers of Hello Kitty — confirmed that the beloved character is not a cat during an appearance on the 'Today' show.

On the 50th anniversary of Hello Kitty, fans were shocked to learn that their beloved cat-inspired character is, in fact, not a feline at all — she's a little girl.

Sanrio, the Japanese entertainment company that created Hello Kitty in 1974, said the iconic character is 'not a cat,' but rather a 'little girl.' ...

For her 50th anniversary, we speak with seven self-proclaimed Hello Kitty girls about their love for the character and how she plays a role in their personal style.

Although the broad contours of Hello Kitty—real name, “Kitty White”—retain a timeless simplicity, diehard fans monitor the glacial evolutions to her appearance.