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Cher Wins Copyright Lawsuit Against Ex Sonny Bono's Widow
Cher came out on top in her years-long legal battle with ex-husband Sonny Bono's widow, Mary Bono, regarding royalties
It was determined that Cher, 78, is entitled to the royalties of the songs she recorded with Sonny during their marriage, which upheld a tentative ruling reached by the judge in February. According to the Wednesday decision, Cher will continue to receive royalties — more than $400,000 of which have piled up since the legal battle began — on some of her biggest hits with Sonny, including “I Got You Babe” and “The Beat Goes On.” Sonny Bono and his 4th wife Mary Whitaker January 1, 1991 in the kitchen of their Palm Springs home, California.Paul Harris/Getty ImagesJudge John A. Kronstadt determined that Cher was given “contractual right to receive financial compensation” through her divorce settlement.
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