The United States Postal Service announced this week that is was tossing out its rule that stamps can only feature dead individuals and is asking the public for suggestions on who should become the first living person to receive the honor.
And of course, Lady Gaga is in the running!. The singer, who won more than 100 awards in just three years and was named the world's most powerful celebrity by TIME and Forbes, is amoung popular candidates on USPS's Facebook page as well as the readers' poll on MSNBC. Other nominees include Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Bob Dylan and Marck Zuckerberg.
Having really nice,relevant, interesting, fun stamps might make a difference in people's desicions to mail a letter," Stamp Services manager Stephen Kearney said in a statement. Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe added: "This change will enable us to pay tribute to individuals for their achievements while they are still alive to enjoy the honor."
Little Monsters!. Do you think Lady Gaga deserves to be honored on American stamps? If so, be sure to send your thoughts ans suggestions to our official Facebook page or Twitter, as well as USPS official Facebook & Twitter
