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Cher Wins $418,000 Royalties Lawsuit Against Sonny Bono’s Widow

May 30, 2024, 09:28 AM

Cher has won a royalties lawsuit against Mary Bono, the widow of her ex-husband Sonny Bono, over a decades-old divorce settlement. According to the ruling, Cher is owed approximately $418,000 in royalties. The lawsuit was tied to royalty payments for songs such as 'I Got You Babe' and 'The Beat Goes On,' which Cher stopped receiving in 2021. This legal victory concludes a years-long dispute between Cher and Mary Bono.