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entertainment1 year ago

Cher's Memoir Reveals Financial Struggles and Star-Studded Stories

Cher, who recently released the first part of her memoir, continues to battle over royalties with Sonny Bono's widow, Mary Bono. Despite winning a lawsuit earlier this year, the legal dispute persists, with arguments over whether Cher is entitled to royalties after selling her stake in the catalog. Cher's memoir details her early life and marriage to Sonny, highlighting financial disputes from their divorce. Currently, Cher is promoting her book and recently appeared on talk shows, sharing anecdotes about her career and personal life.

via Stereogum|
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entertainment1 year ago

Cher's Memoir Reveals Dark Truths of Marriage to Sonny Bono

Cher's new memoir, "Cher: The Memoir – Part One," reveals details about her marriage and divorce from Sonny Bono, highlighting the unequal success in their partnership. Cher describes how Bono's jealousy and her desire for independence led to their split, despite their successful musical and television careers. She discovered post-divorce that Bono owned 95% of their company, Cher Enterprises, leaving her with nothing. Despite the betrayal, Cher and Bono remained friends until his death in 1998.

via CNN|
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music-news1 year ago

Cher Opens Up About Turbulent Marriage to Sonny Bono in New Memoir

In her new memoir, Cher reveals a dark period during her marriage to Sonny Bono when she contemplated suicide due to feeling trapped and lonely. The incident occurred in 1972, but thoughts of her family and the impact on her fans prevented her from acting on it. Cher eventually realized she could leave the marriage, leading to their separation and divorce in 1974. Her memoir, "Cher, The Memoir: Part One," details her early life and career, with a second part expected next year.

via Rolling Stone|
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entertainment1 year ago

Cher's Memoir Reveals Dark Past with Sonny Bono and Financial Struggles

In her memoir, Cher reveals that her ex-husband Sonny Bono once admitted to contemplating killing her during their tumultuous marriage, which ended in 1972. Despite their public success with 'The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour,' their private life was fraught with control issues and infidelity. Cher recounts a moment when Sonny joked about throwing her off a balcony, while she had considered jumping herself. The couple, who shared a child, Chaz, eventually divorced, and Cher details Sonny's numerous affairs in her book.

via Page Six|
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entertainment1 year ago

Cher's Memoir Reveals Dark Secrets of Her Life with Sonny Bono

In her new memoir, Cher reveals the dark side of her marriage to Sonny Bono, describing it as controlling and loveless, which led her to contemplate suicide multiple times. Encouraged by Lucille Ball, Cher eventually decided to leave Sonny after a flirtation with a band member. Despite their public success, Cher discovered Sonny had manipulated her financially, leaving her with little to show for her work. The memoir also touches on Cher's challenging childhood, her relationships, and her eventual move into acting, inspired by Francis Ford Coppola.

via Page Six|
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entertainment1 year ago

Cher Reflects on Troubled Marriage and Financial Betrayal by Sonny Bono

Cher revealed in an interview that her mother wanted to jail Sonny Bono due to their 11-year age gap when they first met, as Cher was only 16. Despite initially lying about her age, Cher moved in with Bono as a housekeeper before they became a famous duo. Cher's memoir, "Cher: The Memoir," discusses their relationship and her preference for younger men, as she currently dates Alexander "AE" Edwards, who is 40 years her junior.

via New York Post |
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entertainment1 year ago

Cher Reflects on Complex Relationship with Sonny Bono

In her upcoming memoir, Cher reveals that her marriage to Sonny Bono was fraught with financial deception and personal isolation. She claims Bono took control of their earnings, owning 95% of their joint company, and isolated her from peers. Their marriage, which lasted from 1964 to 1975, was marked by Bono's infidelity and controlling behavior. Despite these challenges, Cher eventually left him and has since reflected on the experience, which she details in "Cher: The Memoir."

via New York Post |
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entertainment1 year ago

Cher Reveals Initial Lack of Attraction with Sonny Bono

In a CBS Sunday Morning interview, Cher revealed that her initial meeting with Sonny Bono in 1962 wasn't love at first sight for him, as he didn't find her particularly attractive. Despite this, they eventually married in 1964 and became a famous musical duo before divorcing in 1975. Cher, who was recently inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, is set to release her autobiography, "Cher: The Memoir," detailing her life and marriage to Bono.

via Billboard|
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entertainment1 year ago

Cher Triumphs in Royalties Lawsuit Against Sonny Bono's Widow

Cher has won a legal battle against Mary Bono, the widow of her late ex-husband Sonny Bono, over unpaid royalties. A U.S. District Judge ruled that Cher should have received over $418,000 in royalties as of June 30, 2022. The dispute centered around a 1978 marriage settlement agreement that entitled Cher to 50% ownership of the duo’s musical composition and record royalties. Mary Bono had attempted to terminate these provisions without Cher's knowledge.

via Fox Business|
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entertainment1 year ago

Cher Triumphs in Royalties Dispute Against Sonny Bono's Widow

Cher has won a lawsuit against Sonny Bono’s widow, Mary Bono, ensuring she continues to receive royalties from songs created with Sonny, including "I Got You Babe." A federal judge ruled that the 1978 divorce settlement, which granted Cher a permanent 50% cut of publishing revenue, overrides federal copyright termination rights. Mary Bono may appeal the decision.

via Billboard|
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