Top 10 Most Ridiculous Celebrity Name Changes
In a move sure to raise eyebrows and complicate jersey sales, the NBA athlete formerly known as Ron Artest has officially changed his name to Metta World Peace. TIME takes a look at other celebs that have made unusual name changes
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