Shannon Funk Denies Lesbian Relationship With Britney Spears

In a new OK! magazine cover story, which features a photo of a topless Britney Spears being cuddled in a pool by her former assistant Shannon Funk, the magazine alleges the two women are involved in a romantic relationship. “That boy who claims he went back to hang out with Britney and hook up with her? No, that’s not what happened,” revealed a friend of the singer, referring to 21-year-old college student Matt Encinias. “Instead of hooking up with him, [Shannon] ended up back in Brit’s room and bed.” Funk denied the claim and said, “Britney needs constant reassurance of someone’s affection and is very touchy-feely, even if she likes someone. Brit loves the attention that comes from flirting.”