Cher sues widow of Sonny Bono over songs royalties

Cher and Sonny Bono (AP)

Singer and actress Cher has sued the widow of her former musical partner and ex-husband Sonny Bono over royalties for Sonny and Cher songs, including I Got You Babe and The Beat Goes On.

In a federal lawsuit filed in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Cher alleges that former US congresswoman Mary Bono and other defendants have attempted to terminate provisions of business agreements Cher and Sonny Bono reached when they divorced in 1975 that entitled each to 50% of songwriting and recording royalties.