Priscilla Presley Victim of Cosmetic Scam

TMZ has learned Priscilla Presley is the victim of a botched cosmetic procedure. What's worse -- it was at the hands of a gigolo who was sent to prison for perpetrating an injectable scam on Hollywood's elite.
Priscilla Pressley, Dr. Serrano
Priscilla, whose face looks ... strange on "Dancing with the Stars," went to Dr. Daniel Serrano around 2003. Serrano was a good-looking doc from Argentina who hooked into Hollywood's social A-list and started giving them what he claimed were miracle injections that worked better than Botox.

In fact, Serrano was injecting industrial, low-grade silicone similar to what's used to lubricate auto parts in Argentina into the faces of these women. Several women, including Shawn King, Larry's wife, and Diane Richie, Lionel's wife at the time, held injection parties in their homes, with Serrano needling them with the non-FDA approved drug that he had smuggled in to the U.S. He charged between $300 and $500 a pop.

But wait, it gets worse. Serrano wasn't even a licensed doc in the U.S. The injections caused lumps, paralysis and holes in the faces of some of the women (and some men) he injected.

Serrano, who was nicknamed Dr. Jiffy Lube, was indicted by the Feds for smuggling drugs, and the conspiracy and use of unapproved drugs. He was convicted, and last week he was released and is currently being investigated by federal immigration officials and could be deported.

BTW, Diane Richie was also indicted as an accomplice. She pled out and was placed on probation.

As for Priscilla -- who had no idea she was being injected with silicone -- we're told she's undergoing corrective work.
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"Idol's" David Hernandez Wants to Be "Rent" Boy


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We caught up with Hernandez on his way into town, and when we pressed him about his tryout, all he would say was that he was auditioning for a show called "Lease." ("Lease" ... "Rent" ... Is he really making a "Team America: World Police" ref? You decide.)

Arizona Dave also seemed a little bewildered by the big city, prodding random strangers for help finding a car and asking a Hasidic Jew whether he was a "Pilgrim."

We contacted "Rent" for comment, but we haven't heard back yet. The Broadway production ends its 12-year run on June 1.

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TMZ has learned paramedics from the L.A. Fire Department responded to the home of "Punky Brewster" star Soleil Moon Frye Sunday, to treat someone at the home for a possible allergic reaction.

We're told the call to 911 came in around 1:15 PM. Units spent about 15 minutes on the scene and then left, without transporting anyone.

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Pam and Rick Are Officially History


Pam Anderson and Rick Salomon are officially kaput.

TMZ obtained legal papers filed a few minutes ago in L.A. County Superior Court, annulling the marriage that was shorter than Pam's skirts.

The marriage was annulled on grounds of fraud. Initially, when Pam filed legal papers back in December, she was asking for a straight divorce. But on February 22, documents were filed asking for an annulment, citing fraud.

Sources tell TMZ both Rick and Pam privately stipulated to fraud -- that Pam promised Rick they would have children together. As we reported, Pam was pregnant at the time the couple separated. Shortly after the separation, we learned Pam was no longer pregnant. Subsequently both Rick and Pam filed annulment papers.

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1. Priscilla Presley, Diane Ritchie, Shawn King, et al can all afford any of the cosmetic procedures they want without resorting to having parties so they can be injected for free for hostessing. They deserve what they get for simply being cheap and greedy.

As for Miley, why heckle her for a ficticious character? The guy was rude and unnecessary.

Posted at 2:23PM on Mar 24th 2008 by Clara

2. Someone please give Milely the ass-whooping her dady didn't have the coconuts to do. She is a nasty little bitch who needs to be put in her place. If it weren't for her daddt...she'd be a typical redneck trailer park trash knocked up at 15 (like Brittanys sister)

Posted at 2:40PM on Mar 24th 2008 by mike

3. mike your an idiot next time u have a thought u shouldnt let it reach your fat mouth!

Posted at 2:48PM on Mar 24th 2008 by Heather

4. she looks like michael jackson. aren't they related?

Posted at 2:53PM on Mar 24th 2008 by boo boo

5. Priscilla started having facelifts at 46 years old. Thats the real problem and low self esteem

Posted at 2:53PM on Mar 24th 2008 by alexandra

6. Mike, I agree you are an idiot, and I also agree with Clara why when you have money would you go cheap? I guess when you have money doesn't mean you have brains.
Too bad all the young stars cannot be like Miley Cyrus.

Posted at 3:04PM on Mar 24th 2008 by Eileen

7. The fact is, Miley took it better than most. She didn't curse, she didn't throw a fit (or a shoe). She's quite mature in this instance.

Posted at 3:16PM on Mar 24th 2008 by Sarah

8. Priscilla Presley only got what she deserved. Too bad it doesn't happen to all the idiots that feel the need to inject themselves just because they have a few wrinkles. Get over it!!! That's part of life. We all get old.

Posted at 3:17PM on Mar 24th 2008 by Melanie

9. I did notice that Pricilla's face has an odd sort of puffiness to it. I thought it might have been caused by medication. The sad reality is that these aging Hollywood ladies (and some that are not so old) don't get it. After the quacks have a whack at their faces and bodies, they look downright freaky!

Posted at 3:23PM on Mar 24th 2008 by Sage

10. Thanks for clearing up the mystery of what happened to Pricilla Presley's face. It is so oddly masklike. Nothing above her lower jaw moves at all.

At least one can assume that she doesn't WANT to look so strange or she wouldn't be having corrective surgery.

Posted at 3:30PM on Mar 24th 2008 by Halloween is over

11. POOR PRISCILLA... SHE IS MICHAEL JACKSON'S REAL MOTHER. THEY REALLY DO LOOK ALIKE. WHAT A FREAK SHOW

Posted at 3:32PM on Mar 24th 2008 by boo boo

12. Why do these old ladies think they look better after all the face work they have done. They all aew walking around with the same cheeks a lips !!

Posted at 3:33PM on Mar 24th 2008 by Candace

13. Precilla is 64 years old....it is amazing how great she looks. She looks 33 years old....what gives? If that is called botched up work, I would hate to find out what a double botched up work looks like.

Posted at 3:37PM on Mar 24th 2008 by Presley Fan

14. Pricilla has always looked like the bride of Frankenstein. This is why I hate these reality shows with stars. It's nothing more than an avenue for "has beens" to get their faces in front of the camera and then we have to hear all there horror storis for the next year!

Posted at 3:37PM on Mar 24th 2008 by solomeeeo

15. Priscilla looks exactly like the Joker from Batman!!!! - but she has looked this way for years - this is not a new recently redone face.

Posted at 3:38PM on Mar 24th 2008 by Amazed and dazed

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