Morning Links: West's mom died after plastic surgery

According to TMZ, a plastic surgeon by the name of Dr. Jan Adams has come forward to say that he performed the publicized cosmetic surgery for Kanye West's mother, Donda West. Dr. Adams says he performed a breast reduction and tummy tuck, finally after she flip-flopped over the decision for months.

In fact, TMZ also reported that a second plastic surgeon says that he refused to do the procedures on West's mother due to a pre-existing health condition. But Dr. Adams insists that he that he did nothing wrong, and that her death could have been associated with other health problems. He speculates her death may have been associated to a heart attack, pulmonary embolism or excessive vomiting.

Kanye West issued a statement, and asks fans to make a donation instead of sending flowers.

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In a ratings ploy, the AP says Elisabeth Hasselbeck waited until Monday's airing of "The View" to reveal the name of her new son... I know you were in suspense all weekend, but it's .... Taylor Thomas.

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Hollywood.com has a story about a little paparazzi bumper cars last night while chasing pop tart Britney Spears... In the chase to follow Brit around town, a "spotter" (the person who alerts the photographers where to go) was hit by another member of the pack of paparazzi.

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Boy George has been charged with false imprisonment and common assault, according to the AP, in association with an April 28th incident where a man claimed he was chained to a wall and held in Boy's home. He is due in court on Nov. 22nd. Do you think the chained accuser asked him: "Do you really want to hurt me?"

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Brooke Burke, who recently hosted "Rock Star: Supernova," announced that she and husband, former "Baywatch" star David Charvet, are expecting a child next spring. It is the couple's second child, and Burke's fourth child. ... Also in baby news, Jeri Ryan of "Shark", announced that her child due in March is a girl. It is Ryan's second child... not seven of nine.

-- Dave Valenzuela

Comments

[Hank]

With the popularity of plastic surgery in society, I'm surprised we don't hear more about these kinds of surgeries that go wrong. Whether it's open heart or plastic surgery, there is still risk involved. The notion that a cosmetic surgery is safer is a false one. Granted, it's much safer than a valve replacement but it's still not something I would choose to have done. The best medicine is, has and always will be eat right and exercise.