MAPLEWOOD GIRL REACHES X FACTOR FINALS

First, 13-year-old Beatrice Miller of Maplewood got a nice profile in The Star-Ledger on Wednesday.

Then, last night, she moved up to the Final 16 in the X Factor TV talent contest.

Writes NJ.com:

 There you go, Jersey Girl! Maplewood native Beatrice gave a very good performance last week and despite her general teen angst, she got the final nod from Britney. Call me a homer, but I am excited for little blondie.