The show will go on when it comes to the hit BET drama <em>Being Mary Jane</em>. <a href="http://deadline.com/2016/12/bet-gabrielle-union-settlement-being-mary-jane-lawsuit-1201875921/">Deadline</a> reports that the network and show star Gabrielle Union have come to an "amicable agreement" over the lawsuit filed by the actress earlier this year.
BET released a statement on the settlement saying:
<blockquote>“BET Networks is pleased to announce that they have reached an amicable agreement with Gabrielle Union and look forward to sharing the new season of <em>Being Mary Jane</em> with its loyal fans beginning January 10, 2017."</blockquote>
In October, <a href="http://madamenoire.com/721456/gabrielle-union-sues-bet/">Union filed a lawsuit against BET</a> accusing the network of breach of contract. Union's lawyers said their client agreed to star in <em>Being Mary Jane </em>only after she'd been assured no more than 13 episodes would ever be produced for one season of the show. However, the network was reportedly attempting to cut costs and shoot 20 episodes back-to-back and squeeze them into one season which not only violated that agreement but would've also eliminated the pay increase Union is supposed to get with every new season.
As a result, Union sought general damages of at least $3 million and a declaration that BET cannot seek more than 13 episodes for any season of <em>Being Mary Jane. </em>BET promised they were "committed to reaching a swift and positive resolution" regarding the lawsuit and it looks like they've done just that.
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