Curious bet: why pop star James Blunt can keep his name
London - Lucky you! Singer James Blunt (50) doesn't have to change his name.

The pop star had promised to change his name to Blunty McBluntface in case the new edition of his hit album "Back to Bedlam" reached number one in the British charts.
But that never happened: the album only reached number seven. So everything remains the same for fans.
Blunt reacted to the chart decision with an ironic video: In it, he is filmed on the phone with his manager telling him the "bad" news that he has missed the top of the charts.
While the interviewer comforts him, Blunt cheers: "I don't have to change my name" and jumps around on the sofa with joy.
In the UK, name changes can be made via a so-called "deed poll" by declaration. Cost: 49.32 pounds (the equivalent of 59.20 euros). However, the step can also be reversed very easily.