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Dolly Parton Denies Rumors of Lesbian Relationship

Told Nightline she's bonded with Oprah over the false rumors though

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Dolly Parton denies rumors of a romantic relationship with her childhood best friend, Judy Ogle, in an interview with ABC's Nightline.

The country music legend says she and Oprah Winfrey have bonded over the false chatter.  "Gayle [King], her friend, Judy, my friend, they just think that you just can't be that close to somebody," says the entertainer, who's been married to Carl Dean for 46 years.