Cher Ordered to Cover $1M Legal Fees in Royalties Dispute

WHO:

Rolling Stone - Cher, Mary Bono

WHAT:

Rolling Stone - Cher must cover her own legal fees amounting to $1 million.

Billboard - Cher spent $1 million in legal bills fighting against Mary Bono's efforts to stop her royalties.

WHY:

Rolling Stone - The legal fees were incurred during a legal feud over royalties with Mary Bono.

HOW:

Billboard - Cher won the case against Mary Bono but is responsible for her own legal expenses.

(UPDATED July 22, 2026 01:29 UTC)

Cher has been ordered to cover her own legal fees, totaling $1 million, after winning a legal battle against Mary Bono over royalties. Despite her victory, Cher incurred these significant expenses while fighting against Bono's efforts to halt her royalties. The legal feud has highlighted the financial burdens that can arise even when one emerges victorious in court.