Twenty-six years ago Ola Ray starred in Michael Jackson’s music video for the mega-hit single “Thriller”. Today, Ray says she wants her money ! Ray, who played Jackson’s “Thriller” date in the video, has reportedly filed suit against Jackson and his production company, claiming that she hasn’t been paid royalties from the iconic video. According to TMZ reports, Ray’s attorney says the former Playboy playmate’s case is based upon breach of contract. Upon release in December of 1983, Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” became an instant success, later garnering two Grammy Awards including Best Long Form Video at fourteen minutes in length. As previously reported on Singersroom, Michael Jackson is set to take the stage at London’s O2 arena in a sold out multi-date stint titled “This Is It”.
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