Hilton Denies Club Attack

July 10, 2008

Paris Hilton has dismissed reports she was recently attacked by a disgruntled reveler at a Los Angeles club, saying she believes the rumors were started to garner more publicity for the nightspot.

The socialite was allegedly punched in the face while making an appearance at L.A.'s Coco de Ville nightclub on Tuesday, leaving her with a large bruise on her cheek.

But the hotel heiress insists the rumors are totally false, and believes she is part of a ploy to get the club in the press.

She tells E! News, "I had a great time last night and didn't even have an argument with anyone. I don't know where they come up with this stuff. It's a completely made-up story.

"(It was made up) Maybe (for) publicity for the club. It was my first time there, so I think someone just put that story out there so the place would get a bunch of press."