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!
Christopher Atkins

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.

Reader Comments

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46. Mike, YOUR RIGHT ON TARGET! WHY IS IT THAT PEOPLE HATE HEARING THE TRUTH! KUDOS MIKE!

Posted at 5:20PM on Mar 24th 2008 by Joe

47. A friend of mine brought to my attention the malfunction of Priscilla's mouth, and I said it looked like she'd been to the dentist and the numbing agent hadn't worn off yet. It's so visible there is nerve damage... poor gal.

Posted at 5:23PM on Mar 24th 2008 by JL

48. I'm am very glad that Miley handled that guy so maturely. Although I do not like Miley very much I am still happy she didn't throw anything.

Posted at 5:23PM on Mar 24th 2008 by Anna

49. Dave is cute, I want some booty!

Posted at 5:24PM on Mar 24th 2008 by horace dixon

50. People......you can't pick a doctor to do work on your body unless you have checked out their credentials!!! How stupid do you have to be? Just because celebrities are rich doesn't mean they make smart decisions. Kanye West's mom picked a 'plastic surgeon' who wasn't even board certified in plastic surgery, but he WAS on OPRAH, which I assume is some type of 'seal of approval'???!!! And what did she get for all her due diligence? Dead. What the hell? If you pick a doctor based on price, based on insurance coverage, based on office location, or based on celebrity endorsement, YOU GET WHAT YOU DESERVE!.

Posted at 5:27PM on Mar 24th 2008 by jim

51. I have been a Big Elvis Fan since wayback when he first strarted recording for Sun Records in the early 50's. And I had alot of admiration & respect for Elvis & Priscillia when they met, fell in love, then became married. But I am So Shocked at what Priscillia has done to herself ! That Quack that did that to her beautiful face need to be locked up! I hope that
Priscillia realizes just how awful that looks and goes to a Real Doctor that can hopefully restore her natural beauty the way she use to be befores the SOB Quack got his hands on Her ! I hope the authorites lock the SOB up for LIFE and the other Inmates do the same hack job to his face and lets see how that SOB likes it ! Totally Disgusting !!!!

Posted at 5:30PM on Mar 24th 2008 by BearStar

52. Do you really think Mrs. Pressley and all the other idiot stars have learned their lesson? I don't think so, if some random south american phoney comes up with a bogus procedure like they had on the movie face off, I bet they'd all jump on the band wagon to have their faces traded for corpses in their 20's. And who the hell cares if 911 was called at the wanna be cool baby naming dumb asses?? TMZ you need new blood like Joan Rivers does every month. Virgins, RUN!!!!

Posted at 5:32PM on Mar 24th 2008 by strange

53. I like how Miley ignores everyone but stops and pays attention to someone takes a shot at her ego. Stars nowadays... Cheap MTV generation...

Posted at 5:32PM on Mar 24th 2008 by JoeSchmoe

54. I think miley cyrus needs to get a grip and be a better role model for kids!!! I used to look up to her before she turned all goth and weird!!!!!!!!! i just want the old miley back that doesn't say that she isn't frikin' briteney spears!!!!!!!!!! she just needed to state that calmly and clearly like "I'm not Briteney Spears- I'm Miley Cyrus!!!! she isn't the role model i used to look up to- now I look up to Selena Gomez- SHE ROX!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 5:33PM on Mar 24th 2008 by Ruthy

55. i think miley needs to get a "frikin'" grip!

Posted at 5:34PM on Mar 24th 2008 by Ruthy

56. It's too bad I can't kiss Miley Cirus Ass. She's a minor and I'm not. I'll get into trouble. Otherwise I'd have loved to kiss her ass. Why not.

Posted at 5:38PM on Mar 24th 2008 by Satish Bhardwaj

57. ELVIS WOULD BE HORRIFIED AND DISGUSTED

Posted at 5:45PM on Mar 24th 2008 by ELVIS FAN

58. Priscilla face needs to be botched. Why would she go to a doctor who can't do face work? Pricilla is rich and went after a Celebrity Doctor rather than a Doctor who does not care who he works on.

Posted at 5:46PM on Mar 24th 2008 by Satish Bhardwaj

59. pricilla wouldn't look half bad if she went to a "real dentist" and put some white teeth in her mouth that would show beneath her heart - shapped plumped up lips. She looks and talks as if she has no teeth. I'm sure she can afford some porcelin veneers. She should also loose the gothic pale makeup and try some bronzer instead.

Posted at 5:52PM on Mar 24th 2008 by edith

60. With all that dough Pricilla has can't she get it right??

Posted at 5:55PM on Mar 24th 2008 by C

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