Friends Defend Scrutinized ‘Idol’ Antonella Barba

The Associated Press reports that in Antonella Barba’s hometown of Point Pleasant, New Jersey, where signs abound wishing her good luck, friends and strangers alike are supporting the 20-year-old, saving their condemnation for whomever posted the raunchy pictures online. “It’s the way this town is: Everybody knows everything about their friends,” said Mark Dillon, 17. “At least half the people in this town have pictures of their friends on the toilet. I’ve personally seen at least 20. It’s only because she’s on TV that they’re online.”