Singer Anita Baker Avoids Jail Time in Royalty Dispute

Well folks Anita Baker's Friday began with the threat of jail hanging over her. It ended with the Grammy-winning R&B singer exiting a Detroit courtroom, smiling and excited to get her weekend started.

The main reason y she was so happy was that she and her lawyers were able to reach an agreement with her ex-husband's attorney to create a process that eventually will decide how much Walter Bridgforth is owed in music royalties as part of the couple's divorce settlement.Lucky break :)

Anita Baker says...."I'm so happy. ... I have never been in such a position before," "And we don't intend to ever be in such a position ever again. I just wanna go home, and I'm happy to go home". ... As horrific as it could have been, it was lovely to feel supported, though, on the other end."

Anita is best known for her hit singles Giving You The Best That I Got , Sweet Love and I apologize.