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Daily Mail
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Cher DRAGGED into troubled son Elijah Blue Allman's divorce as ex wife slams his family's trust funds
Elijah Blue Allman's estranged wife, Marieangela King, is seemingly ready to battle her ex and his wealthy family after dragging his superstar mother Cher into their nasty divorce. The 37-year-old singer filed for divorce from Elijah, 48, on April 8 after 11 years of marriage, citing 'irreconcilable differences.' At the time, she also demanded $6,000 a month in spousal support and 'exclusive use of [their] 2017 Toyota Prius', according to court documents. Now, new court filings, obtained by Daily Mail, reveal Marieangela filed a request for order for spousal support and attorney's fees, urging the court to grant temporary spousal support in the amount of $6,500 per month and $10,000 for attorney's fees. The filing comes shortly after Elijah was discharged from a hospital following a 'drug overdose' on June 14, as reported by TMZ. Daily Mail confirmed via the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department that the son of Cher and the late Gregg Allman was rushed to the hospital last Saturday after he was found 'acting erratically.' They added that drugs were discovered inside the home, and that an investigation into the incident remains ongoing. Meanwhile, Elijah's ex, Marieangela (who goes by her stage name 'Queenie King'), is making a desperate plea with the court to order Elijah to pay her since she claims she has very little income. The self-proclaimed 'housewife' and 'homemaker' from Los Angeles revealed in the court docs that her total assets, including money in her checking and savings accounts, is $3,651.96... which is not nearly enough to cover her alleged expenses of $12,000 per month ($5,000 of this is for rent and $1,500 is for groceries and household supplies). She alleged in the June 20 court filing that she hasn't had income since she put her career on hold since 2009 'to attend to domestic duties and support Elijah's career.' 'I was very lucky to live an amazing life with my husband. I have sacrificed my professional career for the past 11+ years of marriage to support my husband in line with his family's wishes,' she said in the filing. She also informed the court that the 'entertainment market is difficult' and that she has not been able to develop her career while supporting Elijah 'and his families priorities especially under such a high profile magnifier and given no specific support to do so.' Having no support at all, she claims that she can't even afford to go to film school, which is $80,000 for two years, to build a career and said that it will 'take time for me to enter the work force and support myself.' She reasoned, 'My request for temporary spousal support is below my marital standard. Even below the marital standard, I need support to pay rent and cover my basic needs and money in order to seek further education and employment in order to become self supporting.' She added that he was the 'sole provider' during their marriage - with him covering her health and auto insurance plans - and claims that 'he was getting a minimum of $20,000 a month from two separate accounts and that was just an advance of what he was owed.' In addition, she claims he was receiving 'regular' income from various sources, including being a partner in family business (The Allman Brothers brand and related Music, Publishing, Merchandising income and assets), music residuals and royalties, 'trust funds and major contributions coming to him from family and his mother, Cher.' She specified that he was getting 'financial support directly from his Mother,' which was 'used to subordinate our lifestyle.' Cher, who reportedly has a net worth of $360 million, has publicly had a longtime feud with her daughter-in-law. So much so, that 'Queenie' is ready to fight. A source told Daily Mail, 'Marieangela believes the financial support she's asking for is warranted. She knows that Cher will want to fight her over this. She is used to it.' The aspiring entertainer has made it clear in the court docs that his famous family has money and that he can afford her attorney's fees and costs - at the rate of $300 per hour - from his sources of income, including his 'bank, estate, earnings, business distributions, his music LLC, family and institutions.' But, she assures the court that spousal support is not needed to help fund the luxe 'marital standard' she lived with Elijah, she alleges she needs $6,500 in monthly spousal support 'in order to pay for basic living expenses and obtain a vehicle.' 'We had a very high standard of living during the marriage. We lived in luxurious residences and hotels, traveled, ate at expensive restaurants,' she wrote. 'I am not asking for support sufficient to support me at our marital standard. I am asking for support to cover basic living expenses in order to move forward with efforts to become self supporting.' She detailed: '[Elijah] and I had a high standard of living during the marriage. We've traveled Europe staying in 5 star hotels. We lived in our Beverly Hills home and at our family home in Malibu. 'I've had access to private pools, gyms, chefs, maids, a therapist. We dine out at Mr Chows, Nobu, Chateau Marmont. I've flown on private planes, flown first & business class, stayed at the mansion in Vegas.' Elijah was just seen last month at celebrity hotspot Chateau Marmont where he appeared to have hit rock bottom in a shambling, zombie-like disheveled ruin - as revealed in astonishing pictures and video exclusively obtained by Daily Mail. Marieangela stated that discovery, through valuation and forensic accounting, is needed to determine the value of their marital property and assets. 'I am asking the Court to direct full financial disclosure from Respondent (Allman), including business, trust, and personal accounts, and to authorize forensic tracing of all funds used to support our marital lifestyle,' she wrote, explaining that she has 'no access to communal assets or income.' She continued: 'A full disclosure of the business' finances and Respondent's share is necessary to determine what portion of those funds are community property or have been commingled.' She also reiterated: 'I am not requesting excess or luxury. I am requesting the Court's help in obtaining clarity and fairness, because without full financial disclosure and the ability to respond, I cannot safely or meaningfully engage in these proceedings.' Elijah has yet to file his response to the divorce or speak out in the public regarding any of her claims. A source, however, told Daily Mail that things between the couple could get ugly, especially if they're not seeing eye-to-eye with claims she's made. 'There's no doubt that Marieangela has supported Elijah emotionally and even financially at times throughout their marriage. But saying she completely put her career on hold since 2009 for him feels like a stretch,' the source insisted, while noting that she released 'several solo albums over the past 15 years.' 'Elijah has always encouraged her and helped her whenever he could. Their support for each other was mutual.' They continued, 'She had to show more love and patience during his relapses and low points, but their marriage had its highs too. While she may feel like she's been held back in some ways, it's not entirely fair to say she gave up her whole career for him.' At the same time, the source said that Marieangela 'gave everything she could to this marriage... but couldn't keep him sober.' The source added, 'Elijah has to want [sobriety] for himself, and right now, she feels he has put his love for his substance abuse issues before his love for her.' The source noted that his estranged wife had fought for him to get out of a Mexican rehab years ago, and then watched him sadly relapse again. In 2023, he was found passed out at Chateau Marmont, which prompted his mother to intervene and attempt to gain conservatorship of him after concerns of his mental health and substance abuse. But her attempt to win legal control over his financial and personal affairs foundered in court and Cher dropped the bid in September 2024. Cher's longtime feud was brought up in court documents at the time when she alleged that his now-ex wife had not been 'supportive of Elijah's recovery and... actively works to keep Elijah from getting clean and sober or receiving mental health treatment that he desperately needs'. Daily Mail has reached out to reps for Cher, Elijah and Marieangela for comment. The former couple has had a tumultuous relationship. They got married in December 2013 and first filed for divorce in 2021. After Elijah filed the petition, he eventually decided to reconcile with Marieangela and call the divorce off in 2024. The couple then separated on March 31, 2025, according to King's petition for divorce filed in April of this year. On June 23, a court order for family-centered case resolution conference was filed, which is a standard ask from the court in divorces to have both parties meet and confer about the case and explore potential resolutions outside of the court. A hearing for spousal support, however, has been scheduled for August.
News24
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
Cher's troubled son Elijah Blue Allman remains in hospital after drug overdose scare
Cher's son Elijah Blue Allman is recovering in hospital after an apparent drug overdose. Police were dispatched to his home in Landers, California, on Jube 14, after receiving a call that there was a man there who was 'acting erratically'. When they arrived they found Elijah being examined by emergency medical personnel. 'Deputies located drugs inside the home and Allman was transported to the hospital,' a police statement said. 'The investigation is ongoing,' Five days after his hospitalisation there still hadn't been any update on the 48-year-old's condition. However, a source close to Cher shared that the mother of two is 'doing everything she can to help her son and help him get well.' This incident comes two months after Elijah's estranged wife, musician Marieangela King (37), professionally known as Queenie, filed for divorce for the second time – putting an end to their 12-year marriage. Elijah, who is also known by his stage name P Exeter Blue and plays guitar in the rock band Deadsy, was spotted last month in Hollywood looking very disoriented. In disturbing footage, he was seen standing around outside a hotel with a torn grey t-shirt, low-hanging shorts and slip-on shoes. The musician was holding what looked like a lit cigarette and was sweating profusely as cars passed him. His ankles appeared swollen and he had a few cuts on his leg. Elijah has always been open about his drug use and has often spoken about it. READ MORE | Brad and Angie's dance-loving daughter is forging her own path with support from close friend Keoni 'I started with drugs around the same time that we all did, around 11,' he said back in 2014. 'I mean, it's just what you did, it's just what everybody did.' He also shared that he had some close calls with overdosing. 'I always kind of kept it a little bit safe but you never can do that,' he said. 'Even though you think that in your mind, of course, the wrong things can happen. The wrong combination of things can happen, and you can just slip into the abyss.' PHOTO: Gallo Image/Getty Image Towards the end of 2023, Elijah and Cher made headlines after she filed for conservatorship of her son's affairs. The Believe singer said in the court papers that Elijah made $120 000 (R2,2 million) a year on his own and also had access to a trust fund created by his late father, singer Gregg Allman. Cher, who also has a son, Chaz Bono (56), from her first marriage to Sonny Bono, said she was concerned Elijah would use all his money to buy drugs. At the time, Elijah acknowledged his struggles 'with addiction' and that he 'spent money in ways that have not always been the most responsible'. However, he added that he was under the care of a doctor and was attending AA meetings. 'I recently passed a drug test and am willing to submit to future drug tests,' he said. 'I am clean and sober from illicit substances for over 90 days now and am fully capable of and committed to managing the money I receive quarterly from the trust left by my late father.' The Strong Enough singer withdrew her conservatorship request after a nine-month court battle. Cher has always described their relationship as 'bizarre'. 'We've had so many strange moments. I don't really understand him,' she said. 'Somehow Elijah and I kind of talk through osmosis. His mind is very expansive. He just dances to his own tune and doesn't really care.' Marieangela released a statement in support of her ex-husband, who remains hospitalised. 'While it is true that Elijah has faced personal challenges in the past, one constant has been his unwavering commitment to sobriety and his loyalty to those he loves,' she said. 'Like many, he continues to confront his inner struggles – but it is important to recognise that he does so from a place of strength, not defeat.' The singer says that even though she isn't married to Elijah anymore, she will continue to root for him. 'Despite the assumptions that often colour how his journey is portrayed, the reality is that Elijah remains grounded, focused and deeply committed to living with integrity and purpose.'
Fox News
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Cher's son hospitalized for erratic behavior as drugs found in residence
Elijah Blue Allman, the son of Cher and the late Gregg Allman, has been hospitalized for demonstrating erratic behavior. On Saturday, the 48-year-old was taken to a hospital in San Bernardino County after authorities received a disturbance call. "Deputies from our Morongo Basin Station responded to a residence in Landers for a male subject acting erratically," authorities from the Bernardino County Sheriff's office said in a statement obtained by Fox News Digital. "When deputies arrived, Elijah Allman, 48, was being evaluated by emergency medical personnel. Deputies located drugs inside the home and Allman was transported to the hospital. The investigation is ongoing." When reached by Fox News Digital, a representative for Cher could not provide additional details. Elijah's estranged wife, Marieangela King Allman, said he remains committed to sobriety, despite the setback. "While it is true that Elijah has faced personal challenges in the past, one constant has been his unwavering commitment to sobriety and his loyalty to those he loves," she said in a statement to People. "Like many, he continues to confront his inner struggles — but it is important to recognize that he does so from a place of strength, not defeat," Marieangela continued. "Despite the assumptions that often color how his journey is portrayed, the reality is that Elijah remains grounded, focused and deeply committed to living with integrity and purpose." "I want to state, without hesitation, that I will always root for him," she added. "My support is steadfast and comes from a place of deep respect for the person he is and the resilience he continues to show." In 1975, Cher and Gregg married three days after she divorced her husband and singing partner, Sonny Bono. Their marriage was tumultuous from the start: Cher requested a divorce just nine days after their Las Vegas wedding, although she dismissed the suit a month later. Together they released a widely panned duets album under the name "Allman and Woman." They had one child together, Elijah Blue, and Cher filed for legal separation in 1977. In his memoir, Gregg said he spent years overindulging in women, drugs and alcohol before getting sober in the mid-1990s. He said that after getting sober, he felt "brand new" at the age of 50. "I never believed in God until this," he said in an interview with The Associated Press in 1998. "I asked him to bring me out of this or let me die before all the innings have been played. Now I have started taking on some spiritualism." However, after all the years of unhealthy living he ended up with hepatitis C which severely damaged his liver. He underwent a liver transplant in 2010. Gregg, a founding member of The Allman Brothers Band, passed away in 2017 at age 69. Fox News Digital's Stephanie Nolasco and The Associated Press contributed to this post.
Daily Mail
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Explosive feud between Cher and her son's wife... as heartbreaking reason for his overdose is revealed
Cher is embroiled in an explosive feud with her son Elijah Blue Allman's estranged wife - and, following his reported relapse and hospitalization, tensions have only escalated. Insiders have laid bare the politics behind the drama, which they claim is tearing the family apart. Allman is currently divorcing his wife, Marieangela 'Queenie' King, who has supported him throughout multiple legal battles. The pop icon is already blaming 'Marieangela like she always does when things go wrong', an inside source, who accused Cher of never taking 'responsibility', told the Daily Mail. Allman, 48, the son of Cher, 79, and her second husband, the late guitarist Gregg Allman, has struggled with addiction for many years. Cher is also mother to trans son Chaz Bono, 56, from her first marriage to Sonny Bono. His reported overdose and hospitalization comes only a month after the musician appeared to hit rock bottom. In exclusive footage obtained by the Daily Mail, a zombie-like Allman was seen staggering outside the star-studded Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles. 'His overdose was ignited by the pain of Father's Day because he loved his dad more than anything on earth and he was the only person who he felt he could trust,' the insider told the Daily Mail. A source told TMZ that the performer's youngest child 'was rushed to the hospital in Joshua Tree, California, after overdosing earlier Saturday morning'. It remained unknown what drugs were involved but that he was 'receiving the best care possible'. Allman has returned to living at the famed Chateau Marmont, where he was found passed out in 2023 - a moment that prompted Cher to step in. He had previously been locked in a court battle with his mother after she tried, and failed, to secure a conservatorship. This is just the latest development in a years-long bitter feud between Cher and King. It reportedly began when King and Allman became engaged in December 2013. At the time, Cher, the Believe hitmaker, allegedly refused to congratulate the couple. According to a source: 'Elijah and Cher ended up in a legal battle when she tried to get a conservatorship over him in court, claiming he wasn't capable of making his own decisions. 'From the beginning, she had major issues with Marieangela and did everything she could to come between them, even secretly sending Elijah to a facility in Mexico without telling anyone. 'He was in terrible shape, and it was Marieangela who had to fly down to save him.' Speaking to the Daily Mail in February 2014, Allman said of the dynamic: 'You've got two strong women, two big bulls in the pen. I think there's a respect and I think they butt heads a little bit.' Cher is 'already blaming Elijah's wife, Marieangela [King], like she always does when things go wrong', said a source who accused the pop icon of never taking 'responsibility' Ever since the Mexico incident, Cher and Marieangela's issues have frequently come to a head, with the insider confirming that 'their relationship only got more strained after that'. Marieangela, 37, opposed the conservatorship, and stood by her husband's side during the ensuing messy public dispute. The couple have long had a tumultuous relationship. King filed for divorce from Allman on April 7, citing 'irreconcilable differences', and seeking $6,000 a month in spousal support and 'exclusive use of [their] 2017 Toyota Prius', according to court documents previously seen by the Daily Mail. Cher and her troubled son have been embroiled in their own legal battle, with 'long-standing tension over Elijah's inheritance and how much control Cher has tried to keep over his finances', the insider said. She had argued in her petition to the court that Elijah's drug addiction made him unable to manage his trust fund. The Oscar winner filed for a temporary sole conservatorship over his finances in 2023, arguing that he suffered from 'severe mental health and substance abuse issues', but ultimately withdrew the petition in September 2024. 'Elijah was doing better for a while, trying to get clean and take back his independence but he became more isolated over time,' our source said. In a 2014 interview, Allman revealed he began using drugs, like marijuana and ecstasy, at the age of 11, and said he'd been near to overdosing several times. 'I [was] just looking to escape all the things in my past and, that's when you turn to those kind of drugs, you know heroin and opiates,' he told ET. '[Heroin] kind of saved me… If I didn't have that at that point, I don't know what I would have done… You may jump off a bridge. If you can only just go through that time period and live through it and then get help.' Allman also revealed that he had 'some close calls and some moments of really feeling at the edge of mortality'. Now, it appears that he is struggling again. 'The people who truly cared, especially Marieangela, were pushed out,' the insider said, 'and when things got bad again, he had no one left to turn to.' The Daily Mail reached out to a representative for Cher but has received no response.
New York Post
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Cher's son Elijah Blue Allman's estranged wife breaks silence after his overdose
Marieangela King, the estranged wife of Cher's 48-year-old son Elijah Blue Allman, has broken her silence following his reported overdose over the weekend. TMZ reported on Sunday that Elijah was rushed to the hospital after overdosing in Joshua Tree, Calif. one day earlier. The outlet didn't confirm what drugs Elijah was using but said he was 'lucky to have survived.' King, who filed for divorce from Elijah in April, released a statement to People on Sunday addressing his reported overdose. Advertisement 10 Elijah Blue Allman and Marieangela King. Marieangela King /Instagram 10 Elijah Blue Allman, Marieangela King at an event in Los Angeles in Feb. 2024. ASSOCIATED PRESS 'While it is true that Elijah has faced personal challenges in the past, one constant has been his unwavering commitment to sobriety and his loyalty to those he loves,' said King. Advertisement 'Like many, he continues to confront his inner struggles — but it is important to recognize that he does so from a place of strength, not defeat,' she continued about the musician. 'Despite the assumptions that often color how his journey is portrayed, the reality is that Elijah remains grounded, focused and deeply committed to living with integrity and purpose.' 10 Marieangela King and Elijah Blue Allman in a selfie. marieangelaking/Instagram King added, 'I want to state, without hesitation, that I will always root for him. My support is steadfast and comes from a place of deep respect for the person he is and the resilience he continues to show.' Elijah and King were married for 11 years before she filed for divorce. She cited irreconcilable differences in the court documents and listed their date of separation as March 31, 2025. Advertisement 10 Marienangela King in a selfie. marieangelaking/Instagram King also requested $6K per month in temporary spousal support, per the documents, and the family vehicle: a 2017 Toyota Prius. 'We had a beautiful 13-year journey, filled with memories I'll always cherish,' she told People in a statement after her divorce filing. 'I know we'll remain friends, and Elijah will always hold a special place in my heart.' 10 Marieangela King and Elijah Blue Allman attend Alphabet Soup For Grown-Ups Book Launch Party in Nov. 2013. WireImage Advertisement The split occurred after Cher, 79, filed for conservatorship over Elijah in 2023 and claimed he could not 'substantially manage his own financial resources' because of 'severe mental health and substance abuse issues.' 10 Cher and her son Elijah Blue Allman in 1980. Getty Images The 'Believe' singer also claimed that King was a bad influence on her son and actively worked against her efforts to get him help. King, for her part, accused Cher of hiring four men to kidnap Elijah to send him to a rehab facility, which Cher denied. 10 Marieangela King and Cher. Marieangela King /Instagram 10 Elijah Blue Allman with Marieangela King at the downtown Los Angeles courthouse in January 2024. The New York Post The Goddess of Pop later dismissed the conservatorship case in September 2024. Elijah, whose father was the late Southern rockstar Gregg Allman, has dealt with substance issues since childhood. Advertisement 10 Cher and her son Elijah at the 'Stuck on You' New York premiere in 2003. WireImage 10 Elijah Blue Allman seen outside Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles in April 2025. MHD/Avalon In 2014, he told Entertainment Tonight that he started using drugs at age 11. He also recalled having 'some close calls and some moments of really feeling at the edge of mortality.' Advertisement Cher has yet to speak out about Elijah's reported overdose. Sources told TMZ Sunday that the superstar is focused on her son's well-being and is 'doing everything she can to get him the help he needs.'
