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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Miley Cyrus: Kiss My Sass!


One rude, anti-Hannah Montanan got Miley all riled up outside the Pasadena, Calif. Cheesecake Factory.
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Heckled by a guy screaming "no one cares," Billy Ray's moneymaker shot back "You need to chill out, you're buggin' me!" -- and started sassing it up even more for the cameras.

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"Idol's" David Hernandez Wants to Be "Rent" Boy


TMZ has learned that "AI" wannabeen David Hernandez has come to the Big Apple to audition for the cast of Broadway's "Rent." Hey -- beats strippin' for a livin'!

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.

Soleil Moon's Scary Sunday


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.

Frye and husband, "Punk'd" creator Jason Goldberg, have a two-year-old daughter Poet Sienna Rose, and just had their second child, another girl named Jagger Joseph Blue Goldberg.

The Guy in "Blue Lagoon": 'Memba Him?!


Christopher Atkins became famous after co-starring with Brooke Shields in the 1980 shipwrecked teen romance film, "The Blue Lagoon." Guess what he looks like now!
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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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31. Yep Yep n Yeppers

Posted at 4:29PM on Mar 24th 2008 by gayle

32. That's what they get for letting a (probably illegal) gold plated messican anywhere near 'em! I hope their husbands walloped each one of 'em in their puffed up faces! As for Priscilla, she used to be good looking, but SHE'S 70!!!! She's SUPPOSED to look that bad!!!

Posted at 4:37PM on Mar 24th 2008 by bulldozer

33. Mike your an ass.just because someones from the south doesn't mean their trailer trash.Im from the the south and i do not live in a trailer.but you can kiss my grits.but anyway im very proud to be from the SOUTH,

Posted at 4:37PM on Mar 24th 2008 by debra

34. Right on southcalgal!!!!!!! I am so glad my father told me to get an education and not to worry about what anyone thought about the way I looked. He was so right when he said, "Beauty fades but stupid is forever" and "After a woman turns 30, it's not about what she looks like it's what she knows." By 30, it's too late to bat your eyes, twist your hair, and laugh at any everything she hears that she doesn't have any knowledge of. I was a late bloomer and now I am the one whose attractive (I got the last laugh at my reunion). Why? Because I read books, travel, served our country, have confidence, and I don't give a flying fig about what people think of my appearance. Britney Spears will look like "The Joker" in 30 years too, unless she wakes up and starts cultivating her brain. It's really sad, that in Hollyweird they don't place a premium on young actors education and self confidence. Plastic, plastic, world it must be. Veteran, USAF

Posted at 4:41PM on Mar 24th 2008 by S Fox

35. Priscilla screwed herself up by going to the 'fountain of youth' at her age! Give me a break. She was so pretty otherwise, how much prettier or younger do celebrities want to get? Can't even recognize some of them after surgery! They look pitiful. All I want to know is who Elizabeth Taylor went to because until she got a little older, she always looked fantastic! That's who I would go to, otherwise, forget it people!

Posted at 4:51PM on Mar 24th 2008 by Nicevillean

36. Just remember that Priscilla was married to Elvis and probably feels she has an image to uphold....not to mention that if Elvis were still with us, I am sure he would be doing the same thing!! Let's just pray that Lisa Marie does not touch her beautiful face......everyone makes their choices and who are we to judge? As far as Miley Cyrus, she is a good singer and the kids love her.........she is a wholesome young lady.........let her have her fun.......and be thankful that the younger generation has a wholesome role model to look up to .

Posted at 4:53PM on Mar 24th 2008 by Dob

37. As far as Pricilla you get what you pay for. You want cheap, you look cheap. What a shame she was so pretty before she messed her face up.

Posted at 4:57PM on Mar 24th 2008 by Mimi

38. shame on you priclla you got whats coming,,,face it hun your AGING YOU CANT LIVE FOREVER HAG

Posted at 4:57PM on Mar 24th 2008 by donny lyons

39. I agree with heather shut up mike!

Posted at 4:58PM on Mar 24th 2008 by arie

40. I wondered why Priscilla looked so HORRIBLE....they really are morons for having 'botox (aka car lube) parties'....well, they all got what they deserved....jacked up faces....spend your money on more important things ladies....send cards/packages to the troops in Iraq...they'd LOVE to hear from you....

Posted at 4:58PM on Mar 24th 2008 by Val

41. I hope that David Hernandez does well with whatever venture he sets out to do. I resent TMZ's phrase of wannabeen, as he's a GONNABE! David is an awesome singer with a professional manner, he's done nothing but treat the pappayouknowWHATsies with respect and kindness, I wish they would consider to treat him likewise. GOOD Luck with your New York trip, David, I wish you all the success that you so deserve!!

Posted at 5:05PM on Mar 24th 2008 by Trixie-Bella

42. What is it that makes these women believe that they need to look 25 (or less!) for the rest of their lives?
Who has them believing that looking like a freeze-dried alien is somehow a better choice than aging naturally??

And that goes for the men, too. Have you seen Kenny Rogers lately?

Posted at 5:12PM on Mar 24th 2008 by Smarter than most

43. wow. so we all flip out when miley goes to get waxed????
she had the right to say that..she is NOT like britney spears and thank god for that! all she said was frickin lets not have a hissy fit!

Posted at 5:13PM on Mar 24th 2008 by dancer 6312

44. PRISCILLA LOOKS JUST AWFUL, I TRULY HOPE A PLASTIC SURGEON CAN UNDO THAT MEES. SHE WAS A BEAUTY!!! SAD!!

Posted at 5:14PM on Mar 24th 2008 by JANINE

45. Poor Priscilla - she looks like somebody gave her an enema with the vacuum cleaner hose.

Posted at 5:18PM on Mar 24th 2008 by SparkySFO

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