Categories October Surprise 2016 Cher ordered to pay $1M in legal fees after Mary Bono royalties dispute Post author By Mike Nova Post date July 22, 2026 The pop icon, who previously sued Bono in a royalties dispute, has been ordered to pay more than $1 million in legal fees after winning the case two years ago. ← Cher Denied Request to Have Sonny Bono’s Widow Pay Over $1 … – TMZ → Cher Wins Royalties Case Against Sonny Bono’s Widow but Must Pay Her …