The HOTLIST

RYAN PHILLIPPE: COPS DON'T BUY ABUSE CLAIM

Actor Ryan Phillippe has denied his ex-girlfriend's claims of abuse and it appears investigators aren't buying her story either.

21-year-old model Elsie Hewitt accused Phillippe of kicking and punching her after an argument on July 4th and filed a $1 million civil lawsuit against him. TMZ reports that investigators paid Phillippe a visit and he was surprised to learn that Hewitt had filed a police report. They say he was cooperative and appeared to have nothing to hide. He didn't even ask to have a lawyer present while being questioned. Police added that if Hewitt's story checked out, she would have had marks or bruises on her body and did not. Meanwhile, Phillippe has hired a lawyer and plans to sue her for defamation.

KEVIN HART: STRIPPER CALLS PRESS CONFERENCE

The woman at the center of the Kevin Hart sex scandal scheduled a press conference for this morning.

High-powered lawyer Lisa Bloom represents Montia Sabbag, who reportedly gets kinky with the comic in the homemade video worth millions. Montia has been described as a stripper. Her attorney calls her an “actress and model.”

Lisa Bloom told People magazine, (quote) “Sabbag was briefly involved with Kevin Hart a month ago. Since that time, she has been the subject of false, vicious attacks on her character. She will speak out about the true facts of this situation, and will announce our next legal move.”

The FBI would also like to know the “true facts.” They believe Montia Sabbag is linked to a crime syndicate that attempted to extort 10 million dollars from Kevin Hart.

TMZ obtained surveillance camera images from August 19 of Kevin flirting with Montia in the Marquee Nightclub.

JAKE LAMOTTA: RAGING BULL BOXER DEAD

Jake LaMotta, the legendary boxer who was depicted by Robert De Niro in the 1980 film Raging Bull, has died at the age of 95 (or 96; sources vary).

According to TMZ, the former middleweight champion died from pneumonia at a nursing home. He had been on a feeding tube for several weeks, but his condition deteriorated and his family decided to cease the effort.

LaMotta's boxing career began in 1941 and included six storied bouts (five of which he lost) against Sugar Ray Robinson. His 1970 memoir, Raging Bull: My Story, became the source for Martin Scorsese's film. De Niro won an Oscar for Best Actor for his portrayal of the dogged competitor.

LaMotta's wife Denise told TMZ, "I just want people to know, he was a great, sweet, sensitive, strong, compelling man with a great sense of humor, with eyes that danced."

HALLE BERRY: INSTAGRAM OFFICIAL WITH NEW FELLA

Congratulations to Halle Berry. The 51-year-old actress made it “Instagram official” with her latest boy-toy.

Halle posted an adorable photo with music producer Alex Da Kid, who embraces her from behind. She captioned it “My balance.” He tweeted the same image yesterday.

Alex Da Kid was in he recording studio with Imagine Dragons when they made their hits “Radioactive” and “Thunder.” He’s also worked with Rihanna, Eminem and X Ambassadors.

On Monday night, the pair connected in his hometown of London for the world premiere of The Kingsman: The Golden Circle. It arrives this weekend. Halle’s character has a cutesy name: Ginger Ale.