Celebrity Justice
Jacko's Thriller 'Date' Sues -- Michael Stiffed Me!

The chick who starred as Michael Jackson's female date in the "Thriller" video is suing Jacko and his production company -- claiming she hasn't been paid royalties from the legendary video.

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We spoke to Ola Ray's attorney, who tells us the former Playboy Playmate is suing for breach of contract because she claims she never got her cut of the "Thriller" profits.

We're told Ola's not sure exactly how much she's owed -- her accountants will figure that out.



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31. Did the drugs affect her short-term memory? This article is from last year:

http://www.kcra.com/news/14743689/detail.html#

"Ray said she wanted to apologize to Jackson because for a long time she thought he failed to pay her for her role in the thriller video.

SHE SAID SHE'S SINCE DISCOVERED SOMEONE ELSE WAS HOLDING BACK HER MONEY."

So first she admits it wasn't Michael's fault, but now suddenly it is?

Posted at 4:06PM on May 5th 2009 by Gonzo

32. #29, I wish I was a broke as Jackson. I guess you didn't see the pictures of his new rental home in Beverly Hills. The pictures were posted on this site a couple of months ago. According to TMZ, Jackson is renting the home for $100,000 per month. So if that is how broke people are living, sign me up!

Posted at 4:07PM on May 5th 2009 by Lady Luck

33. he could do a remake and call it thrilla IS vanilla.

Posted at 4:14PM on May 5th 2009 by whynot

34. This has been really should READ the contract she signed or just go back to Playboy, idiot.

Posted at 4:40PM on May 5th 2009 by asylum

35. What an tramp* suing after 25 years!
Not to mention.. there's no need to sue JACKSON, just the PRODUCTION COMPANY.
Sounds more like a double-money lover to me.

Posted at 7:08PM on May 5th 2009 by William

36. if she's not a little boy, there's no way michael would stiff her

Posted at 5:41PM on May 5th 2009 by montana mike

37. You should have been an under age boy.... then you would have really cleaned up, financially that is = )

Posted at 6:28PM on May 5th 2009 by e.

38. wow, that's when Michael used to be black.

Posted at 5:43PM on May 5th 2009 by LT

39. She's the one in the red jacket right????

Posted at 5:47PM on May 5th 2009 by Horhay

40. I just can't believe that she did not do anything before. He is won't pay her anything like he usually does :)

Posted at 8:56AM on May 6th 2009 by fred smilek

41. lawlz just leave mj alone, youre 2 late to sue over this now
let him concentrate on his shows and do something important to the world of entertainment

Posted at 6:12PM on May 5th 2009 by mjfan1986

42. At least he got stiff with someone!!!

Posted at 6:20PM on May 5th 2009 by Oh Jeez

43. IS SHE OUT OF HER MINE? HOW LONG AGO WAS THAT RECORD MAIED,SHE MOST BE BROKE

Posted at 7:45PM on May 5th 2009 by margaret

44. is she just now realizing that she was never paid? clearly this is a sign she is broke and needs some MJ money..

Posted at 7:47PM on May 5th 2009 by mj

45. Like others, I question why she has waited so long. If she was a member of SAG, they should have been going after these residuals. 20 years ago, I did an Unsolved Mystery and I still get a small check every year. So why didn't she question this then. If she has been trying for many years and this is just coming to light, then she may have a case. She does have a substantial part in the video and is the only other credited performer besides Jackson. There are two sides to every story. We really don't know either side.

Posted at 9:11PM on May 5th 2009 by tourguy

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