Anthony Fedorov - Up Close and Personal

Anthony Fedorov had a concert for his fans in Philly, singing a sampling of the music he is preparing for his CD and a tribute to his late brother Denis. Most of the music was great -- and yes, Anthony just loves to do the Spanish stuff. I hope he comes out with a CD soon since it is a reason to go around the country, promote, perform and be with the fans. Anthony is doing some private stuff now, and his fans still love him -- some of them even flew from Oregon! That's hardcore fans right there (it's almost as hardcore as the New York to Seattle fans, hahaha).

Quite frankly, it was another great night in my American Idol fanhood.

Anthony Fedorov will always hold a dear place in my heart since before Sanjaya, it was Anthony who I fought very hard for in my blog when all the cards were stacked against him. From "Angel" to "Climb Every Mountain" we stood by Anthony and the Fedoration (his fans) -- doing my reverse jinx prediction magic during elimination night which seemed to work at the time. Though I lost touch for a while (we did cover Fear Factor and his Fantastiks stint), we are happy to support Anthony in whatever he is doing now -- even go to Philadelphia -- like I did for him more than 2 years ago.

I was surprised that anyone would remember what we did for Anthony for Season 4, but when I walked into the venue looking for me seat -- the audience applauded my entrance. I was like a deer in headlights -- it was like nothing I've experienced before, and yes I was embarrassed. I was thinking: oh no, is my hair ok? How come I don't have a stylist? Hahaha. But seriously, during the break, people were coming up to me for a picture, and I think I've never posed for that much pictures ever in my life.

So thank you Anthony Fedorov for a wonderful night, and to his friends for keeping me updated (and being the cute Russian boys that they are), and to his fans for making me feel that I mattered tonight. I am forever grateful.

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