 After he performs a quick spin , Jackson jumps and lands , freeze framed , on his toes . Upon arrival at the hotel , Jackson climbs the staircase to Billie Jean 's room . Each step lights up as he touches it and a burnt out " Hotel " sign illuminates as he passes . The paparazzo then arrives at the scene and watches as Jackson vanishes under the covers of Billie Jean 's bed . <unk> by the police , the paparazzo is then arrested for spying on Billie Jean . Jackson sported a new look for the video ; <unk> curled hair . Jackson 's clothes , a black leather suit with a pink shirt and a red bow tie , were copied by children around the US . Imitation became so severe that , despite pupil protests , Bound Brook High School banned students from wearing a single white glove like Jackson had on during the performance of " Billie Jean " at Motown 25 : Yesterday , Today , Forever . 
