1.   Can he lend his name to the petition without compromising his professional integrity?

2.   Is he actually involved, or just lending his name to it?

3.   The French prime minister has now lent his name to the protest.

4.   And while there are thousands of would-be stars willing to lend their names to a good cause, it is the successful stars that the charities squabble over.

5.   But a more calculating side is emerging, where celebrities are almost being blackmailed into lending their names to causes.

6.   And Ken Burns, whose hectic schedule precluded his directing this film, lends his name as executive producer.

7.   And it was not the only government agency connected to Pataki that lent its name.

8.   Anne Rice is scheduled to lend her name to products such as totes, T-shirts and jewelry.

9.   Armstrong has lent his name to several high-profile companies.