Nicole Beals

Nicole’s News- April 25

Niko Moon still has his Christmas tree up. There are no ornaments just white lights. Niko says he has no excuse for still having it up. He is asking his fans what they think, should he leave the tree up or just wait until January.


Gabby Barrett mentored the top 14 finalists on American Idol last night and Normal, IL native, Leah Marlene, made it through another elimination round. Leah graduated from Normal West High School in 2019. She has made it to the top 11 and will perform again tonight beginning at 7:00 on ABC.

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