Mark Burnett, the mastermind behind "Survivor" and "The Apprentice," has been sued by his former business partner for allegedly screwing him out of a massive amount of profit.
Conrad Riggs claims he helped turn Mark Burnett into MARK BURNETT by managing his business and negotiating insane studio deals. In addition, Riggs claims he "encouraged Burnett to pitch 'Survivor' as if he were telling a story around a campfire -- in a way that would allow network executives to visualize the feel and attraction of the show." Riggs thinks that move helped Burnett sell the show.
In a lawsuit filed today in L.A. County Superior Court, Riggs claims he was promised 10% of the profits from Burnett and Co. but eventually got stiffed to the tune of more than $5 million and ultimately squeezed out of the company in April.
Riggs claims Burnett promised the 10% cut and certainly has the means to pay. The lawsuit estimates Burnett's worth at more than half a bil.
We placed several calls to Burnett for comment. So far, no luck.
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One of my lifes goals has been achieved! Oh what's that? Jealous? GREEN wit envy? Thought so!
Isn't he married to Roma Downey from "Touched By An Angel?" He has more benjamins than the Clintons, why should he respond?
The local news is reporting that Nicole Kidman gave birth to a baby girl earlier today, as confirmed by her rep. Yet there's crickets about it here at TMZ. hmm
He's worth half a billion?? And contestants who barely survive get squat? Greedy SOB
LET'S SEE...MARK DUMPS HIS WIFE WHEN HE MAKES IT BIG, WHY NOT HIS FRIEND/PARTNER TOO?
... BUT it was really my idea ... sure, he/she helped me achieve it ... BUT it was really my idea.
That's always the justification for screwing someone out of previous deals made. I hope that Riggs has his business agreement down in writing, - not just he said/he said. Good luck.
Mastermind of survivor? This guy stole the idea from the Swedish show Expedition Robinson. Then suddenly everyone thinks he is some genuis
Jonas are players. I hate players.:
Kerry is correct!
TMZ dropped the ball on this one. From AP:
As with most new parents, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban might have difficulty telling what day it is.
No matter. From here on out, they'll have a little Sunday every day.
The Oscar-winning actress and her country-star husband welcomed a baby girl on Monday, then named her after the day before.
"Earlier this morning Nic gave birth to our beautiful baby girl, Sunday Rose Kidman Urban," read the message posted on Urban's Web site. "We want to thank everybody that has kept us in their thoughts and prayers. We feel very blessed and grateful that we can share this joy with all of you today."
