Mary Bono, Sonny’s widow, is accused of depriving Cher of her share of royalties from hits like “I Got You Babe” and “The Beat Goes On.” The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Los Angeles, asks for $ 1 million.
Cher’s lawsuit alleges that Sonny’s fourth wife, Mary Bono, “has disposed of” Cher’s ownership of the rights and royalties, but does not specify how it happened.
Information from the City News Service was used in this report.