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Previously on Single Lady. Your ass is going up deep. Wouldn't seem so sad all

the time if you had a place to call home. I'm not sad all the time. Casey

doesn't know what she wants. That's why Triple Threat had me.

A real manager.

Let's get down to business.

Felicia always starts with a reek. Because I'm not Felicia.

And I'm not trying to be. Come on, T. You do for me, I do for you. Maybe I

a mistake in promoting you. Don't act off the side and you won't be. A private

jet is waiting.

Let's go.

We're not Single Lady's guys.

Welcome back to the Sharon Love Show. Remember, one lucky new music act will

the chance to perform on our 500th episode. So don't forget to send in

auditions. My next guest is Dr.

Ellen Brown Barrington, author of the bestseller, Having It All, whatever that

means. Please welcome Dr. Ellen Brown Barrington.

Welcome, welcome.

Thanks for having me. All right.

Let's get down to it.

Ellen, everybody and their mother wants to know the answer to that age -old

question. How can a woman have both a successful career and a happy personal

life? Well, first, I want to say that every woman has to define having it all.

So if that includes a big corner office and a big family, then time management

is everything.

So there's a time to work your career and there's a time to have babies.

You heard that, ladies.

You gotta know what time it is.

You heard that, ladies. Gotta know what time it is.

Oh, sorry.

Omar is here.

Another migraine?

Anything I can do to help?

Yeah, your job.

How's my gown for the BET Music Matters gala coming along?

It is done. It's fabulous. I can run to my office and grab my sketchbook real

quick. No, don't waste my time because you come to meetings unprepared.

Triple threat.

The singles hot, the girls are hot. I debut them at the hottest club in

Plan for buzz, please.

Well, the numbers say they're trending.

It's not a plan, that's luck.

Get Triple Threat on Sharon Love 500th episode.

You want Triple Threat where now?

Sharon Love.

The biggest show on TV since Oprah. I know who Sharon Love is. It's just that

can't... I mean, with... Felicia, you can make that happen faster than I can.

Don't all powerful black women have each other on speed dial?

I could call her myself.

But then I really wouldn't need you, would I?

Plus, I really don't like her.

I'll get the number from Kiera.

Oh, God.

Kiera, aspirin now.

I'm sorry, I don't have her. Can she return your call?

Is I don't have her Hollywood speak for I'm looking right at her, but she

doesn't want to talk to you?

Omar Kears. I'm a designer out of Atlanta. I'm also the VP of new business

Price Entertainment. I would like to pitch our new girl group, Triple Threat,

Miss Love for her 500th episode.

Rude.

Um, hello?

Not now, Bree. Not a good time.

Yeah, it's never a good time, Omar.

Spoke to my sister today, and she said you're supposed to be taking care of my

career. So your sister's managing Triple Threat from London now?

I didn't say that.

Next time you speak to April, tell her I said I miss her. And to keep her

opinions on the other side of the ocean.

You're letting Tara ruin my career.

What career?

Oh, the career you don't have yet?

Excuse me? You have a song.

One. A single that's barely getting airplay does not a career make.

Why are you being such a turd? Because I'm tired, Brie.

I haven't had a date in three months. I work 15 hours a day trying to make

something happen for triple threat. So please, just leave me alone.

Just go home and work on your vocals or something.

I will work on my vocals right here.

Omar is a jerk.

La, la, la, la, la.

What do you mean you didn't know you'd also given her the dress?

That's a bunch of crap, and you know it, Anthony. How am I supposed to explain

to people why I'm wearing the same dress as a child?

I can't be seen wearing the same clothes as some Austin Aguilera wannabe.

Sit over in the corner, Mike.

Okay, well, here's the deal, sweetheart.

You owe me something that you're not throwing on every chick with a Twitter

account, or yours won't be the name that comes out of my mouth next time someone

asks, So, Austin, who are you wearing?

You better get out of here before she blows.

Yeah, it looks to me like it's too late. You know, I heard that.

I'm really not in the mood for joke.

Have a good day, ma 'am.

Ma.

Lieutenant Commander Bell, what can I do for you?

It's your father.

What are you doing at Lieutenant Bell's phone?

I'm pretty sure this is the part where you ask me how I'm doing.

Well, you're obviously doing fine.

I'm looking at a magazine here, and you're in it.

What's this about, Admiral?

Just wondering when it's going to stop.

It doesn't. I thought you figured that out by now.

Worst thing that ever happened to you was being born beautiful.

Still, it's the only thing you ever accomplished.

I thought you forgot about good old Rolo. And why would you think that?

Because you're big time now.

Come on. I called you 20 times. You didn't hit me back once.

Now why do you sound like your life is falling apart when I'm the one you

be sorry for?

Sorry.

Please tell me you have some bees.

How am I supposed to become a superstar if I'm singing background?

Simple. You can't.

Look, you've got star written all over you.

Beauty, brains, talent.

You know, the whole package.

Rolo, were you serious about what you said before?

About helping me become a star?

Serious is a heart attack.

Prove it.

Okay.

We raised some loot.

Put it towards a solar project just for you.

Hire some producers. Write some songs.

Get you some studio time.

How does that sound?

Sounds like exactly what I want.

And you know what I want.

A threesome with me and Marin.

I get what I want.

And you get what you want.

I'll smoke to that.

Dr. Miller's here.

Do you have us?

Hi, Felicia.

Hi. I want to take a look at you.

Your lungs sound fine.

All right.

Go over what you're taking.

Um, a multivite, stress B complex, but not the Norvast you prescribed.

You're fired.

No wonder your blood pressure's still high.

I've been controlling it with yoga and meditation.

Which she cancels every time I schedule.

Didn't I fire you?

I think we need to take another MRI with contrast.

She's allergic to iodine.

She blew up like a balloon last time, remember?

I know. I'm fired.

When are you going to find the time to take care of yourself, Felicia?

As soon as I clone myself so that the business I've been building for the last

two years doesn't crumble because I have a migraine, Dr. Miller.

You had a miscarriage, and you didn't slow down.

You had the irregular heartbeat, and that didn't slow you down.

Hypertension, migraines, and still you... I'll rest when I... I'll rest

dead. Well, if you don't take the meds that I prescribed, you may get that

opportunity sooner than you think.

Yeah, I think it's about time that we walk on cloud nine. Baby girl is

hypnotized. Why you think he's in the right? Chris, can we take a trip? That's

list on my part.

I didn't mean to take it.

I got it.

There we go.

What? Who the hell is this?

None of your business.

I can't believe Rashawn didn't let you have keys.

I still have some stuff here in the closet. She boxed it up for me.

You guys keep talking. I'm out. No, no, no. You don't have to go. Yes, he

should. I'm sure his mom got some nice milk and cookies waiting for him at

Get out.

Trust me, I'm God. No, no. Not you. You. I'm not going nowhere.

We should do this again sometime.

Without your stalker.

Hey, look, little homie. You better run along.

Street light's on.

You know, it's... Parents, we just can't come here without calling.

I already told you, Rashonda gave me permission.

This is her house, remember?

You're just fake living here. That doesn't even make sense. Just leave.

That's how I get my stuff.

Thank you.

You need to grow up, Austin.

You're not my father, Terrence.

No, I'm not.

But I'm starting to understand why he thinks so little of you.

Get out.

Do you guys seriously not hear that?

Good morning.

Hi. Oh, did I wake you?

Yeah. Karen Bridges, Casey's mother.

You know, I know who you are. I'm just trying to figure out what you're doing

here at this time of the morning. Oh, I was just on my way to work, and I

thought I'd... May we talk?

Yeah, yeah, sure.

Come on, guys.

I have company. Go crash in my room or something.

I just wanted to see, you know, really how you're doing. You know, how you feel

about the song choices and, you know, the hair and makeup and how you feel

Tara as the lead singer. You know, just the group in general. Are you asking for

Casey or are you asking for you?

I guess I'm asking for me and for her and for you.

What does Casey think?

Oh, well, you know Casey. Miss go -along -to -get -along.

I actually kind of like that about her.

Down with whatever.

Well, it's no way for a star to be.

And I know you want to be a star. I do.

But I'm not stupid.

If I'm going to be someone's chess piece, it's going to be my own game.

Look, I'm not playing games with you, Breland.

Look, I know you're too smart for that.

I've got an in with a record label, and they're interested in Casey as a solo

act. But I'm working on a deal that allows me to bring in other artists.

You play ball?

Maybe you can be one of those artists.

Yeah, no thank you.

I've got my own thing going on.

Just waiting for some cash to come. Maybe I could help you get that cash.

How?

Let me be straight with you. The only way for Casey to get out of this

is if the group disbands, and then she can become the solo artist she was born

to be.

If you're willing to leave the group, too, and it sounds like you are, then

can both pursue your own careers.

Come on, help me make Felicia unhappy enough with two of you to just tear up

that contract.

And I'll take care of you, Brie Lynn.

I'm down with that.

Yeah, who am I speaking with again?

Gloria. Well, look, Gloria, I don't want to be a pain in the ass, but I need to

speak with Miss Love. I wouldn't do that if I were you. I think I already told

you she's not available.

Well... Dear Gloria, if Miss Love is almost never available, who would you

suggest that I speak with? The line producer.

I already spoke to the line producer.

And the associate producer.

And the segment producer.

So... Not gonna happen.

Not gonna happen?

Thank you for your honesty.

Have a nice day. You have a nice day, Gloria.

So when I said I wouldn't do that... Zip it, Kira.

I'm going in.

Look, Felicia?

Sharon Love's not responding.

I've tried her office three times, even got my hands on both her personal cell

phones. She's not responding to either.

Worse,

she didn't have her voicemail set up, so you can't leave her a message.

Omar, you keep telling me something I already know, and it's really starting

hurt me.

In fact, the mere sight of you is starting to make my head hurt again.

Well, that's harsh, even for you.

Talk to the travel coordinator, have them book you a flight to L .A., track

Sharon and her sizable ego, and a yes.

Tick -tock.

Tick -tock.

Now,

now, will

you stop?

I asked you nicely to leave me alone. Next time, I won't be so polite.

Look what the cat dragged in.

Hello, Admiral.

How are you feeling?

Getting stronger day by day.

To what do I owe this unexpected appearance?

Are you hosting one of those party things here in Annapolis?

No. I just came to see you.

That's odd.

You only stayed about five minutes after I had my stroke.

Tipped out of here like a thief in the night.

Bobby, you know... Listen.

Do me a favor.

Go look down there.

If it's alcohol, I'm not getting it.

A drink is the last thing you need.

You know what, Austin?

You could have been someone important.

Someone who made a difference, but you threw it all away to become what?

A grown woman who promotes parties for a living.

You know, you're just like your mother.

You both wanted to live in your own perfect little fantasy world where your

actions or lack thereof...

Have no consequence.

Leave Mom out of this. Mom was a bipolar manic depressive.

She could barely get out of bed some days. Just because my words are harsh

doesn't make it any less true.

You know something?

Living on that mountain of unrealistic expectations must be a very lonely

And I don't plan to visit it ever again.

And just so you know, I saw you.

I saw you give Mom a little extra medicine on more than one occasion.

She may have taken her own life, but you killed her soul a long time ago.

I think I'm going to take an earlier flight.

You get any closer, and we're going to have to get a room.

That's pretty good.

But not good enough.

I've got to fly to L .A. tonight.

New designs in my portfolio, so I can try and wow Sharon Love.

You got the meeting. Congrats.

I didn't say that.

Felicia's forcing me to go. And how do you know all my business?

I'm a design major at the Arts Institute. Felicia sent me to your desk

one, I worship you, and, two, she said you can use all the help you can get.

Well, thanks for that. Thanks for bringing the happy news, because I

I'd been asked to do the impossible.

I'm sorry.

No.

You didn't deserve that.

I'm sorry.

It's okay.

Thick skin. I've temped on Felicia's desk a few times now, remember?

Yeah, I do.

Now, can I get back to work before we both get fired?

Sorry.

Parents,

I'll be on the floor in a minute, okay?

Really?

Hey, girl, how are you? Long time.

Austin Aguilera?

Used to be.

The budget can't handle that grand marketing plan.

At first you said the budgets are too small. Now you're saying the promotions

are too big.

I'm done talking about this. I want it done.

It's not as easy as get it done, Felicia.

If the label goes over budget, we look like... It looks like it's doing its

My apologies.

Felicia just got pulled into an emergency.

Have her call back as soon as possible. We have to get this budget locked. Will

do.

Sit here.

I'll be right back.

Hey, guys.

Good news.

Felicia said you can all go home.

Okay.

Come on. Time to go.

I'm fine on my own.

You're not fine.

I'm taking you home.

I just need to get to my office.

Um, who's still here?

No one. I cleared them all out.

Look, Dr. Miller says you're stressed out and you need some time off. And Dr.

Miller is a man who doesn't understand that women have to multitask and work

twice as hard to keep up with men, especially when you're the boss.

Well, even the boss needs a vacation.

That's nonsense.

Come on.

Come on.

Here. I know. I'm fired.

No.

Thank you.

So, we're here, Casey.

What do you want?

A ceasefire.

You guys are at each other's throats all the time, and this group can't survive

like that.

Omar is fighting to get us a spot on Share in Love, and if he gets it, I'm

going to let you two screw that up.

Come on, you guys need to find some common ground.

As long as she's the lead, there is no common ground.

Because you can sing so much better than me?

Exactly. You're delusional. You probably think you can walk on water, too. Okay,

stop.

Please.

That's exactly what I'm talking about.

You guys need to stop thinking only about what you want and think bigger

picture. How can we all win?

We can't all win.

Casey, it's kill or be killed out there, and the sooner you figure that out, the

better off you'll be.

It doesn't have to be, though.

Your mother was basically begging me to sabotage this group, and now you're

playing Mother Teresa?

Okay, I'm sorry. When did you see my mother?

She came by a couple days ago.

She wanted to talk about the group. More importantly, she wanted to talk about

you. Okay, why didn't you tell me that?

I'm telling you now.

I don't believe this.

Good job, Bree.

Casey, wait up.

Hey, I'm glad I caught you. We need to talk.

I was on my way out. I have a fitting.

So what? I need to get in between you trying to address this to talk to you

about our business.

Fine.

Talk.

You've got ten minutes. I don't want to be late.

Then I'll cut to the chase. You sure you want to do this?

I'm quite sure I don't want to do this.

I already told you I have an appointment.

That's not what I'm talking about.

This partnership, it really isn't working.

And I get the feeling you don't really want it to work.

Well, that's ridiculous.

Is it?

Because you can't build a business by getting drunk every night and taking

a different boy toy.

And you can't build a relationship with a business partner by being so damn

judgmental.

I'm not being judgmental, Austin.

We've known each other way too long for that.

You would get along great with the Admiral, you know that?

How's that?

Because both of you are big old hypocrites.

Always want to change everybody but yourself.

You know, you have done more than your share of illegal crap, and I don't judge

you. But you have the nerve to tell me how I should live my life?

Just because you put on a suit now doesn't make you any less of who you

At least I own mine.

You're never going to change, are you?

Yeah.

I'm going to call my lawyer, find out what's the best way to dissolve this

little partnership.

Let me know how I could help.

Excuse me, Miss Love?

Tell Harvey just because he's hiring him younger and finer doesn't mean I want

to talk to TMZ. I'm not with TMZ. I'm from Atlanta.

Omar Kearse. Huge fan.

We met a couple years ago when I worked for Valerie Stokes.

It's okay, P.

Young, dope designer, right?

I don't know about the dope part, but... Do you mind if I have a couple of

minutes of your time?

What's up?

I work for Price Entertainment.

What do we have to do to convince you to let our new group, Triple Threat, be on

your 500th episode?

You can't. It's a contest.

Your group has to enter just like everybody else.

Well, the reason why Triple Threat is blowing up before they have a record

is because of their style, their look.

And I did that.

Okay. I mean, it's hot, but what's it got to do with... And I can do the same

thing for you.

Not that there's anything wrong with the work your current stylist is doing, but

I will design anything you want.

That's hot. Except that. That's for Felicia.

Hop in for a minute.

That's for Felicia.

Oh, yeah.

But it'll look great on you if you let Triple Threat perform on your show.

Why aren't you single? I like it.

Be good to help out some young women doing their thing.

I have my producer find a place for him.

But not in the contest, though.

Now, let's talk about how you would make this work for my body type.

I'm kind of a pearl -shaped.

Now, how can you make that work?

Hello, Omar.

Welcome back.

Where is she? In marketing. She's on her way.

Whose ball is she breaking this time?

Just be happy you're out of the line of fire.

She said to wait in her office.

Hi,

Felisa. I'll take that for you.

Good news!

You booked the girls on the Sharon Love Show? Yes.

Aren't you excited?

Yes, Omar. I'm excited that she went to L .A. and did exactly what she was

supposed to do.

Oh.

Good.

I'm glad you're feeling better.

So, you want to tell the girls or should I?

It's your victory. The full joy should be yours, too.

Got it.

I trust that you'll be designing the girls' performance outfits.

Of course.

Speaking of my designs, I won't... We'll just talk later. Damn, migraine has me

playing a bit of catch -up.

Yeah, I understand.

Just let me know when you can talk.

Okay.

Sure,

hold on.

Thank you so much for calling and checking on me. I'm feeling a lot better

today. I'm so glad to hear that.

I took a look at your MRI results, and it looks like you're suffering from what

we call a rebounding migraine.

We should probably get you started on daily preventative medicine.

Whatever it takes.

Thank you so much for calling.

I've got to get back to it.

One more thing.

Your blood work came back, and...

Although we were talking about the possibility of in vitro, it doesn't look

you're a good candidate.

So we should probably go back to talking about surrogacy.

Okay. Okay.

Like I said, I've got to get back to it.

Well, why don't you get Kiera to call and set up an appointment with Delia?

Okay, Dr. Willard. Thank you.

Goodbye.

Hi, Karen. Take a coffee, please. Hey.

Hi. So you've heard the good news?

I assume that's why you called.

Look, this here is the perfect opportunity to get out of this contract.

You just tell Felicia that you don't want to fly to L .A. to do this show and

her head is going to explode.

She'll be so furious.

And what's Casey think?

Well, my daughter is a follower.

I got to admit that to myself. She is never going to be a star if it's left up

to her.

But that's why she has me.

And you. I know for a fact if you don't go to L .A., she won't go. And you're

sure about that? I've never been more certain of anything in my life.

Good.

I'm going.

Excuse me?

What are you talking about?

No, no. We had a deal. This is the Sharon Love Show.

She's on her way to being Oprah. You can't buy that type of exposure.

It'd be an idiot to not go. You could have told me all this on the phone

of wasting my time. I don't need the coffee.

Hi, Karen.

Come in. What are you doing here?

I thought this was supposed to be a style meeting for the Sharon Love Show.

Brie told me everything.

I can't believe you would try to sabotage your own daughter. Honey, I'm

trying to do what's best for you. Do you even know what that is anymore? Would

you just give us a minute, Omar? This is a mother -daughter situation.

Karen, this is a label artist situation, so I'm not going anywhere.

Honey, I'm doing this for you. I know how much the music means to you. Yeah,

music. Mom, the music, not the fame.

I don't... I don't care that I'm not the lead singer in Triple Threat. They're

singing my song.

For the first time, my voice is being heard. And I'm not going to risk losing

that because you want me to be famous to fill a hole in your soul. It has

nothing to do with fame.

This is about you and me.

Wait, labels, they come and go. But at the end of the day, you're my daughter.

Honey, I love you.

I love you, too.

We see what you're trying to do.

You're trying to make me into the villain and turn my daughter against me,

it is not going to work.

Isn't that right, baby?

Mom.

You're fired.

Excuse me?

Maybe now you can start acting like a mother.

If you want to throw your talent away on those wannabe divas and this poor

excuse for a company, then you're welcome to, but I am not going to stick

and watch you do it. You know, it is so sad that I knew you were going to

say that.

And you, you're going to be hearing from my lawyers.

I'll refer them to mine.

You okay?

No.

Please welcome Omar Kier.

Omar, when you picked me your new group, I knew you were the best person to

introduce them to my audience.

Actually, I only work with them on their style. Oh, Lee.

Omar's being modest, y 'all.

He's even designing something for me for my 500th episode party.

Show him the sketch.

All right, modest man, introduce your new group.

Here's Felicia Price's newest discovery,

Triple Threat.

Calling out the battle, everybody backing up. You see, we don't know

here. We don't know around here. But if you're looking and asking, then I'm

going to tell who I am. I'm popular.

When I walk in, they outstir.

Sayin' look at the hips on her.

Fellas wanna put a kiss on her.

Drivin' wild, no chauffeur.

Flashy shoes and exotic purse.

Killin' these chicks, put them in a hearse. Hatin' on me only makes you

And my crew is bad, we got it in the bag. If you wanna party, we'll show you

where it's at. Lookin' too good, we mastered that. Tell the DJ to rewind

track. You ain't popular, get to the back. Me in the front, we're popular

VIP,

we got clout. Pats and paint, I'll toast to that.

Fantastic. Okay. Thank you. Oh, wonderful.

Just a wonderful performance.

A wonderful performance.

I can't wait to introduce you to my new outfit designed by Omar Kears for my

500th episode party.

Drop shot. Take us to the break.

Great girlfriend.

Looking at me up and down, and now I'm looking you up. You see right here, this

is mine. So why are you acting so tough?

You might want to step on back. You ain't no man standing back.

Me and my girl pulled it down. You might as well give it up.