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BET is upping the episodes of Being Mary Jane to squeeze more out of Gabrielle Union's contract, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court.
The actress claims the network agreed it would never produce more than 13 episodes per season, but now is trying to tape two 10-episode seasons back-to-back to "cram all of the episodes into a single season in order to fraudulently extend the term of Ms. Union's contract."
Union's attorney Martin Singer claims the network is combining seasons four and five to avoid paying his client's contractual raise and to extend its option to engage her services for another year. Under her contract, Union is set to receive $150,000 per episode for season four and $165,000 per episode for season five.
The actress is suing the network and Breakdown Productions for breach of contract and negligent misrepresentation.
At the time she was approached for Being Mary Jane, Union was a movie star and didn't want to commit to a typical network TV series, according to the suit. BET's then-general counsel Darrell Walker assured Union's representatives that the actress wouldn't be required to appear in more than 13 episodes per season ? but a corporate policy required her performer agreement to include a provision allowing for a minimum of 10 episodes and a maximum of 26.
Union never would have agreed to star in Being Mary Jane if BET executives hadn't assured her they'd shoot no more than 13 episodes, according to the complaint. She's seeking damages of at least $1 million and an order that her contract be amended to reflect that there be a maximum of 13 episodes per season.
BET has not yet commented in response to the lawsuit.
not them tryna scam the star of the network's biggest show out of her money :plzstop:
EBT is a mess :dead:
Well that show will be done, they fucked up
Kii
They better not fck up my fckn show, i know that. She probably aint renewing her contract now or something
Smh
b
Maybe Golden can replace her.
Quote from: Vonc2002 on October 11, 2016, 09:59:11 PM
They better not fck up my fckn show, i know that. She probably aint renewing her contract now or something
!!!!! :uhh: :uhh: :uhh: :uhh: :uhh:
Quote from: MΛΥDΛΥ on October 11, 2016, 10:02:03 PM
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Maybe Golden can replace her.
:plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop:
she can't make it past a table read
Quote from: MΛΥDΛΥ on October 11, 2016, 10:02:03 PM
b
Maybe Golden can replace her.
Golden isn't as good of an actress as she believes. She ain't good enough for this role. Everytime i watch her act she seems very forced
Sue them Kweens
Smfh.......... So yea, this will probably be the last season. BET is so CHEAP..... :uhh:
And you know what.... didn't they do the same mess last year too? :dead: Remember how they RUSHED those two seasons back to back. SJJSJSJSJSMSMSMSMSMMSMSMSMSMSMSMSMSMSMMS
Honestly, this show should be on hbo anyway. Take the show to cable QUEENbrielle. It would be so much better if they could get a BIT edgier
WTF BET :uhh:
CRINEEEEEEE they did rush to put two seasons in one year fffffgg
Quote from: Trey on October 11, 2016, 10:05:32 PM
Smfh.......... So yea, this will probably be the last season. BET is so CHEAP..... :uhh:
And you know what.... didn't they do the same mess last year too? :dead: Remember how they RUSHED those two seasons back to back. SJJSJSJSJSMSMSMSMSMMSMSMSMSMSMSMSMSMSMMS
Tarig said the original producers left the show, so yea...I think this is kinda it.
They'll probably toss out this last season and be done.
BET is SHIT! This is literally the best show on that network smh
Quote from: Vonc2002 on October 11, 2016, 10:06:36 PM
Honestly, this show should be on hbo anyway. Take the show to cable QUEENbrielle. It would be so much better if they could get a BIT edgier
!!! Or Netflix. We need all the cussing and mess. Bet is trash for this...they just can't do right.
That pig Debra Lee ruins everything
Should move to OWN on Mondays or Thursdays
Time for more Zoe Moon instead
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That's messed up. I been meaning to watch it cause I hear it's really good
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SUE they black asses!
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I hope this is fake.... But I know it's not cuz they pulled this same shit on the Akils last year before their contract ended. :dead:
:melmel:
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I'm literally disgusted...... Now they just lost their breadwinner because they wanted to save a few dollars.
:udontlookok:
Quote from: Trey on October 11, 2016, 10:35:40 PM
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I hope this is fake.... But I know it's not cuz they pulled this same shit on the Akils last year before their contract ended. :dead:
:melmel:
Is that why they left?
Quote from: MΛΥDΛΥ on October 11, 2016, 10:02:03 PM
b
Maybe Golden can replace her.
mjhhgggh
i think they're gonna go latina for the role :howfestive:
Quote from: Trey on October 11, 2016, 10:35:40 PM
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I hope this is fake.... But I know it's not cuz they pulled this same shit on the Akils last year before their contract ended. :dead:
:melmel:
sss
gor
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/gabrielle-union-sues-bet-being-937454
They are disgusting
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I hope this is fake.... But I know it's not cuz they pulled this same shit on the Akils last year before their contract ended. :dead:
:melmel:
Is that why they left?
they were offered a bigger deal and more creative freedom elsewhere. It "seems" they left on good terms. EBT milked two seasons out of them that year before they pushed. :dead:
But after this story.... Maybe it was the same mess.
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I hope this is fake.... But I know it's not cuz they pulled this same shit on the Akils last year before their contract ended. :dead:
:melmel:
sss
gor
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/gabrielle-union-sues-bet-being-937454
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Forgot to put "no shade". I want Lil Debra Cake's WIG
BET HUN...
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It sucks, cause if this resolved in her favor or not... not sure how the working relationship will play out.
Might be kind of awkward.
Get money bitch
Quote from: R on October 11, 2016, 11:10:46 PM
BET HUN...
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:udontlookok:
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BET HUN...
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:udontlookok:
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:plzstop:
And BET trifling for this shit. :uhh:
CDFGVBHN MBVFDCDHN
i hates que
I wonder if they'll pitch it to another network?
They should cancel her show and show that bitch who's boss. Tf she think she is.
cheap shitty label
BET always fucks up something good.
Meh. Never got into the show anyway
Quote from: Vonc2002 on October 11, 2016, 10:06:36 PM
Honestly, this show should be on hbo anyway. Take the show to cable QUEENbrielle. It would be so much better if they could get a BIT edgier
!!! It's a really good show! The best show they have. They don messed up! Lol
Crine guise shows just don't move to another network ffff
Quote from: Lyk. on October 12, 2016, 06:02:39 AM
They should cancel her show and show that bitch who's boss. Tf she think she is.
the biggest star on the biggest show on their network
:blessed:
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Quote from: Lyk. on October 12, 2016, 06:02:39 AM
They should cancel her show and show that bitch who's boss. Tf she think she is.
the biggest star on the biggest show on their network
:blessed:
!!!
She has leverage over them :dead:
Uhm Kevin Hart is the biggest star on that network hun. They can and probably will toss her.
for what luv
yeah she's done
Quote from: Lyk. on October 12, 2016, 11:32:37 AM
Uhm Kevin Hart is the biggest star on that network hun. They can and probably will toss her.
Kevin's ratings come nowhere near Gabby's so....lolz
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Quote from: Lyk. on October 12, 2016, 11:32:37 AM
Uhm Kevin Hart is the biggest star on that network hun. They can and probably will toss her.
Kevin's ratings come nowhere near Gabby's so....lolz
Yea, wtf is he talkin bout :dead:
And gabby doesn't need BET. She's a movie star and still VERY viable. Not toss her and show her who's boss :dead:
She's gonna leave there and drive right up on a damn movie set
If this show is gone, I'll literally have no reason to watch BET.....other than the occasional awards
I cant stand her
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Quote from: Lyk. on October 12, 2016, 11:32:37 AM
Uhm Kevin Hart is the biggest star on that network hun. They can and probably will toss her.
Kevin's ratings come nowhere near Gabby's so....lolz
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tha fact tht BET lifts tht lil nigger gremlin up is evn more reason not to s'pport em!
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Quote from: Lyk. on October 12, 2016, 11:32:37 AM
Uhm Kevin Hart is the biggest star on that network hun. They can and probably will toss her.
Kevin's ratings come nowhere near Gabby's so....lolz
Yea, wtf is he talkin bout :dead:
And gabby doesn't need BET. She's a movie star and still VERY viable. Not toss her and show her who's boss :dead:
She's gonna leave there and drive right up on a damn movie set
!!!
n
She did them a favor
gabby was dragged in here
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Quote from: Lyk. on October 12, 2016, 11:32:37 AM
Uhm Kevin Hart is the biggest star on that network hun. They can and probably will toss her.
Kevin's ratings come nowhere near Gabby's so....lolz
Yea, wtf is he talkin bout :dead:
And gabby doesn't need BET. She's a movie star and still VERY viable. Not toss her and show her who's boss :dead:
She's gonna leave there and drive right up on a damn movie set
!!!
n
She did them a favor
Cause lightweight, lowkey Gabrielle Union is a bit BIGGER than BET. Does anyone know how she did in Birth of a nation btw? I just don't see Gabby giving "slave" :dead:
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Quote from: Lyk. on October 12, 2016, 11:32:37 AM
Uhm Kevin Hart is the biggest star on that network hun. They can and probably will toss her.
Kevin's ratings come nowhere near Gabby's so....lolz
Yea, wtf is he talkin bout :dead:
And gabby doesn't need BET. She's a movie star and still VERY viable. Not toss her and show her who's boss :dead:
She's gonna leave there and drive right up on a damn movie set
!!!
n
She did them a favor
!!!!!!
Before her the had the game which was declining in ratings rapidly
The movie/pilot pushed 4 million people to perch
And for Kevin to be the "biggest" on the network the ratings sure as fuck don't reflect
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Quote from: Lyk. on October 12, 2016, 11:32:37 AM
Uhm Kevin Hart is the biggest star on that network hun. They can and probably will toss her.
Kevin's ratings come nowhere near Gabby's so....lolz
Yea, wtf is he talkin bout :dead:
And gabby doesn't need BET. She's a movie star and still VERY viable. Not toss her and show her who's boss :dead:
She's gonna leave there and drive right up on a damn movie set
!!!
n
She did them a favor
Cause lightweight, lowkey Gabrielle Union is a bit BIGGER than BET. Does anyone know how she did in Birth of a nation btw? I just don't see Gabby giving "slave" :dead:
sddddd I saw it. She actually didn't do many scenes.
Aja from HTGAWM had a larger role. they were both great tho
she gives it to me
Quote from: Nice Stereo. on October 12, 2016, 02:34:01 PM
she gives it to me
Sanaa definitely looks fresh out the field anytime i see her
And they have another scripted show coming in January I hope it flops
BET responded a BIT
While we hold Gabrielle Union in the highest esteem, we feel strongly that we are contractually well within our rights and are committed to reaching a swift and positive resolution in this matter.
Basically, hoe we aint giving u no more money and u gone film these 20 eps :nowgorl:
lashdasd
:feelinmyself:
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Quote from: Lyk. on October 12, 2016, 11:32:37 AM
Uhm Kevin Hart is the biggest star on that network hun. They can and probably will toss her.
Kevin's ratings come nowhere near Gabby's so....lolz
Yea, wtf is he talkin bout :dead:
And gabby doesn't need BET. She's a movie star and still VERY viable. Not toss her and show her who's boss :dead:
She's gonna leave there and drive right up on a damn movie set
!!!
n
She did them a favor
Cause lightweight, lowkey Gabrielle Union is a bit BIGGER than BET. Does anyone know how she did in Birth of a nation btw? I just don't see Gabby giving "slave" :dead:
sddddd I saw it. She actually didn't do many scenes.
Aja from HTGAWM had a larger role. they were both great tho
Hell did she even speak? Think she just danced for a couple seconds and got raped lol
well thanks for the goddamn spoiler
:udontlookok:
Honestly, id love more episodes tho. I never feel like its enough. They better fckn compensate her and film those extra EPs. The show seems so much bigger than BET anyway. They better recognize wtf they got and do what they need to do to keep it
It's like 45 seconds lol
Quote from: Vonc2002 on October 12, 2016, 02:57:55 PM
BET responded a BIT
While we hold Gabrielle Union in the highest esteem, we feel strongly that we are contractually well within our rights and are committed to reaching a swift and positive resolution in this matter.
Basically, hoe we aint giving u no more money and u gone film these 20 eps :nowgorl:
:dead:
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Quote from: Lyk. on October 12, 2016, 11:32:37 AM
Uhm Kevin Hart is the biggest star on that network hun. They can and probably will toss her.
Kevin's ratings come nowhere near Gabby's so....lolz
Yea, wtf is he talkin bout :dead:
And gabby doesn't need BET. She's a movie star and still VERY viable. Not toss her and show her who's boss :dead:
She's gonna leave there and drive right up on a damn movie set
!!!
n
She did them a favor
Cause lightweight, lowkey Gabrielle Union is a bit BIGGER than BET. Does anyone know how she did in Birth of a nation btw? I just don't see Gabby giving "slave" :dead:
sddddd I saw it. She actually didn't do many scenes.
Aja from HTGAWM had a larger role. they were both great tho
Hell did she even speak? Think she just danced for a couple seconds and got raped lol
No she did not. I don't see this "Big Hollywood Actress" mess being discussed in this thread. Sis hasn't even had a film where she's received top billing. She should be thankful BET gave her the opportunity.