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.

Michael Jackson

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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46. Wish they had spell check on this or literacy! See number 45!!!

Posted at 8:14PM on May 5th 2009 by Oh Jeez

47. First of all, video hoes, sorry I mean backdrops, do not get royalty checks.
They receive a one time appearance fee.

Second. There is a 7 year statutes of limitations, in which an entity can file a lawsuit,
in all 50 states
.
And third. There is a line that spans at least 3 times the circumference of the earth.
Of people currently suing M.J, and they will never see a dime.

LOL... Come on people.
You should all know by now.
Signing a contract with Michael Jackson,
is like entering into a legal agreement,
with a drunk infant. VOID, VOID VOID.....ARTOFWAR.



Posted at 8:37PM on May 5th 2009 by ARTOFWAR

48. Michael won't pay.. he doesn't pay for anything. He is the biggest welfare recipiant ever.
She needs to hook.

Posted at 9:17PM on May 5th 2009 by ChrisBrownIsAnAss

49. First of all, video hoes, sorry I mean backdrops, do not get royalty checks.
They receive a one time appearance fee. Some may receive room and board, and per diem
if required on a location shoot.

Second. There is a 7 year statutes of limitations,
in which an entity can file a lawsuit, in all 50 states
.
And third. There is a line that spans at least 3 times the circumference of the earth.
Of people currently suing M.J, and they will never see a dime.

LOL... Come on people.
You should all know by now.
Signing a contract with Michael Jackson,
is like entering into a legal agreement, with a drunk infant. VOID, VOID VOID.....ARTOFWAR.




First of all, video hoes, sorry I mean backdrops, do not get royalty checks.
They receive a one time appearance fee. Some may receive room and board, and per diem
if required on a location shoot.

Second. There is a 7 year statutes of limitations,
in which an entity can file a lawsuit, in all 50 states
.
And third. There is a line that spans at least 3 times the circumference of the earth.
Of people currently suing M.J, and they will never see a dime.

LOL... Come on people.
You should all know by now.
Signing a contract with Michael Jackson,
is like entering into a legal agreement, with a drunk infant. VOID, VOID VOID.....ARTOFWAR.




Posted at 8:51PM on May 5th 2009 by ARTOFWAR

50. Just one question..... who's the black guy next to her in the picture???

Posted at 9:02PM on May 5th 2009 by bka62223

51. sorry if this has been already mentioned:
I doubt that an actor who gets hired for a music video gets a cut in royalties from the success of the song. Seems totally ridiculous. She got paid for her work in the video, but now she want to get more due to the ongoing success? Seems very strange.
And a little late....

Posted at 9:12PM on May 5th 2009 by jules

52. @ tourguy:
oh, I'm not in the acting business. I was not aware that as an actor one can get ongoing royalties (like a musician). Interesting.
thanks

Posted at 9:14PM on May 5th 2009 by jules

53. Seems to be just another day for MJ. Everyone out to get his money.... So sad how this has all unfolded. People need to leave him alone already. They have done enough damage as it is. :( I really hope something remarkable happens in his life and he will once again regain his thrown and be on top. He deserves it with everything he has been through...

Posted at 9:42PM on May 5th 2009 by Some Real Jerks On TMZ

54. he sure was black back then...

Posted at 9:49PM on May 5th 2009 by mr clean

55. "Despite the recent media reports, Ola Ray did not sue Michael Jackson again. Ray's case has been closed last December, because she was unable to show the cause of the case. On April 24, 2009 Ray's lawyer filed a motion to reopen the case citing that it's been closed in error. It appears that TMZ may have mistaken her case from 2008 for something new."

Posted at 10:00PM on May 5th 2009 by Jen

56. TMZ- Get your facts RIGHT Shame on you!

"Despite the recent media reports, Ola Ray did not sue Michael Jackson again. Ray's case has been closed last December, because she was unable to show the cause of the case. On April 24, 2009 Ray's lawyer filed a motion to reopen the case citing that it's been closed in error." As mentioned in the original MJJR.net report below, Ola had sued Michael Jackson and related parties twice in the past decade or so seeking money for her participation in the Thriller music video; it appears that TMZ may have mistaken her case from 2008 for something new.

Posted at 10:02PM on May 5th 2009 by Jen

57. TMZ! Get your facts right!!!!!!!!!

Despite the recent media reports, Ola Ray did not sue Michael Jackson again. Ray's case has been closed last December, because she was unable to show the cause of the case. On April 24, 2009 Ray's lawyer filed a motion to reopen the case citing that it's been closed in error. It appears that TMZ may have mistaken her case from 2008 for something new.

Posted at 10:04PM on May 5th 2009 by Jen

58. TMZ! Get your facts right!!!!!!!!!

Despite the recent media reports, Ola Ray did not sue Michael Jackson again. Ray's case has been closed last December, because she was unable to show the cause of the case. On April 24, 2009 Ray's lawyer filed a motion to reopen the case citing that it's been closed in error. It appears that TMZ may have mistaken her case from 2008 for something new.

Posted at 10:09PM on May 5th 2009 by Jen

59. This reminds me of Luka Magnotta. I think Luka Magnotta deserves royalitys too

Posted at 10:57PM on May 5th 2009 by Sharon

60. If you haven't already, ya gotta read #16, it's a classic!!!!

Posted at 11:30PM on May 5th 2009 by bka62223

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