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    Cher is seeking over $1 million in legal fees from Sonny Bono's widow
     17 January 2026
    The Believe hitmaker had sued Mary Bono and accused her of withholding payments from songs within the Sonny + Cher catalogue, and last November, in a final judgement, US District Judge John A. Kronstadt has formally lodged his 2024 ruling that found Mary was not allowed to use the federal Copyright Act to reclaim the 50% share of Sonny's royalties, which Cher had been granted in their 1978 divorce settlement.
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    The third youngest finalist in the modern history of the men's ASB Classic wants to put his name alongside the greats
    17 Jan: The third youngest finalist in the modern history of the men's ASB Classic wants to put his name alongside the greats... more
    Mel B used to babysit Micah Richards when he was growing up in Leeds
    17 Jan: The former England and Manchester City defender, now 37, grew up in the 50-year-old singer's hometown, and he has revealed before her Spice Girls fame, she used to look after him as a child.... more
    Northland Police are calling out for more recruits and are trying to convince southern officers to join their ranks
    17 Jan: Northland Police are calling out for more recruits and are trying to convince southern officers to join their ranks... more
    Mandy Moore has "had to sort of mourn" the way her friendships have changed with motherhood
    17 Jan: The 41-year-old actress - who has Gus, four, Ozzie, three, and 16-month-old Louise with her husband Taylor Goldsmith - has opened up on how her social circle and her relationships with those people have changed as their lives move at a different pace.... more
    Nelson Asofa-Solomona is calling out all-comers from the NRL following a statement win in his professional boxing debut
    17 Jan: Nelson Asofa-Solomona is calling out all-comers from the NRL following a statement win in his professional boxing debut... more
    Timothy Busfield has insisted the child sexual abuse allegations against him are "all lies"
    17 Jan: The former West Wing actor has turned himself into police after a warrant was issued for his arrest over two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and one count of child abuse after it was alleged he engaged in unlawful sexual conduct with two 11-year-old siblings.... more
    Today in History, January 17: When Lance Armstrong finally admitted to Oprah he doped his way to seven Tour de France titles
    17 Jan: Lance Armstrong had successfully doped for years. But when the evidence backed him into a corner, he took control of the narrative and confessed live on Oprah's couch, martyring himself to cycling's EPO era.... more
    Taylor Swift has donated a "generous gift" to Brad Paisley's non-profit organisation
    17 Jan: The Fate of Ophelia hitmaker has been thanked by The Store - a free grocery outlet in Tennessee that was established by the country star and his wife Kimberly Williams-Paisley in 2020 - for helping them to continue helping families in need by offering financial support.... more
    A safe and successful evacuation after more than 40 people became trapped between slips on State Highway 2
    17 Jan: A safe and successful evacuation after more than 40 people became trapped between slips on State Highway 2... more

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     14 Jan: An unhappy All Blacks camp has been painted following the review into last year's end of season tour +++++++++++++
     10 Jan: Six people have been involved in separate water-related incidents across the country this afternoon +++++++++++
     13 Jan: A second body has been recovered from the Waikato River - believed to be a 25-year-old swept downstream on Saturday +++++++++++
     14 Jan: No criminal offending's been identified, after complaints of unacceptable behaviour by a Disability Support Services worker - in the aftermath of a Christmas function ++++++++++
     14 Jan: The mayor of Horowhenua says a death and injuries by shooting at Waitarere Beach overnight, near Levin - are a massive shock to the community +++++++++
     13 Jan: Retail New Zealand is warning dismal Boxing Day sales reinforces there's a way to go for consumers to be ready to spend again +++++++++
     16 Jan: Auckland FC's imperious away form is being put down to connections off the pitch +++++++++

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