The emotional narrative presented in the article does not align with the public, factual record. The reality of Cher’s recent life is far more complex than a simple story about “living in the past.”
1. The Song: Not Banned, Still an Anthem
There is no evidence that Cher has “banned” herself from singing “If I Could Turn Back Time.”
- A Staple of Her Career: The song remains one of her most iconic hits and a staple of her live performances.
- Recent Tours: It was a headline song on her most recent major outing, the Here We Go Again Tour (2018–2020), which was one of the highest-grossing tours of all time.
- Rock Hall Induction: During her 2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, her career was celebrated for its longevity, including hits like “If I Could Turn Back Time” and “Believe,” which she famously performed at the ceremony with Dua Lipa.
She has never referred to the song as a “curse”; rather, she embraces it as a key part of the seven-decade career that got her into the Hall of Fame.
2. The Son: A Public, Painful Reality (Not a “Poignant Question”)
The article’s premise of a life-changing, heartwarming question from her son is a fabrication. The actual public story regarding Cher and her son, Elijah Blue Allman, is a difficult and ongoing family legal battle.
- 2023-2024 Conservatorship Case: Beginning in late 2023, Cher filed for a temporary conservatorship over Elijah, citing his alleged “severe mental health and substance abuse issues.”
- A Public Legal Battle: This was not a private moment but a public court case. Cher’s filing stated she was concerned he was “substantially unable to manage his financial resources” and that any funds given to him would be “immediately spent on drugs.”
- Case Resolution: The case was highly contentious. Elijah and his wife, Marieangela King, strongly opposed the conservatorship. After months of public filings and hearings, Cher’s request for a temporary conservatorship was denied in early 2024. By late 2024, the case was reportedly dropped as the family moved toward private mediation.
The real story of Cher’s recent “present” is not one of being “robbed of a smile” by memories. It’s the story of a mother navigating a painful, public family crisis involving her adult son’s health and safety—a situation far more complex than the article suggests.
