Brian’s new talk show on TV One began airing in syndication in 250 markets, including New York and Los Angeles, on Sept. 25. But The Brian McKnight Show has faced its share of problems, insiders say. Apparently, the crooner’s money woes has left some members of his staff paid for only half their work.

“The production staff has only gotten checks for two weeks’ work, even though we’ve worked about four weeks,” the source told Access.

On Wednesday, a spokesperson for the California Labor Board confirmed that 20 employees have filed non-payment complaints against the show for a total cost of over $86,000. A rep for McKnight told the entertainment magazine that, in the past, the show has had trouble paying its employees, but the rep insists that wasn’t Brian’s fault.

“Yes, admittedly there were some missteps in the beginning,” the rep said. “Brian and his former business partner always took a ‘divide and conquer’ approach to business. His partner handled financing, the books, etc. Brian handled the creative. Admittedly he should have been more aware of what was going on, but that partner has been removed and going forward Brian is keeping an eye on everything. A new financial situation is in play – and Brian’s first priority is to make sure his wonderful team that worked tirelessly with him on this show is compensated as quickly as possible.”

The CW Plus has added The Brian McKnight Show to its weekend lineup for fall 2009, Litton Entertainment announced Monday.

The one-hour weekly show will feature live performances from Hollywood stars, musicians, athletes and comedians.

“We are delighted to welcome ‘The Brian McKnight Show’ to our lineup of CW affiliates,” Russ Myerson, executive vice president and general manager for CW Plus, said in a statement this week. “Brian is an enormously talented and versatile performer who is extremely well connected in the entertainment world. His great energy and enthusiasm, coupled with the production mastery of Larry Klein, should make this weekly program a must-see.”

Brian McKnight will hit the road in April for a U.S. tour supporting his current chart-topper, Ten.

Check out the tour dates:

April 25 San Diego, CA Spreckles Theatre
April 26 Phoenix, AZ Celebrity Theatre
April 27 Oakland, CA Paramount Theatre
April 28 Fresno, CA Warnos Theatre
April 29 Los Angeles, CA Gibson Amphitheatre
May 3 St. Louis, MO Fox Theater
May 4 Detroit, MI Fox Theater
May 5 Chicago, IL Star Plaza
May 6 Cleveland, OH State Theater
May 9 Hartford, CT Chevrolet Theatre
May 10 Providence, RI Lincoln Park Events Center
May 11 Philadelphia, PA Tower Theatre
May 12 Washington, DC Constitution Hall
May 13 New York, NY Beacon Theatre
May 17 Ft. Pierce, FL Sunrise Theatre
May 19 Atlanta, GA Chastain Park
May 20 Virginia Beach, VA Verizon Wireless Amph.
May 25 Louisville, KY Whitney Hall
May 26 Charlotte, NC Crickett Pavilion
May 27 Orlando, FL House of Blues
June 1 Houston, TX Verizon Wireless Theatre
June 2 Dallas, TX Palladium Ballroom
June 3 Tulsa, OK Brady Theatre