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Soluna Samay performed brilliantly already in her first rehearsal, but what interesting topics did she discuss with us?

Fridrik (Iceland 2008) says the word "fabulous" with amazing conviction - here is what he's been up to recently.

Ivi Adamou has so much energy under the Baku sun - hear what she says about her song.

The most thoughtful and philosophical Eurovision contestant this year shares more of her thoughts and philosophies.

++ Anti Gay Web Attacks ++ Spain will never win ++ Euro & Vision ++ Engelbert Humperdinck is nervous ++..

The fifth day started with Montenegro and we definitely would like to say something positive about Euro Neuro too... Fortunately the bloggers on Prinz magazine helped us out on that, by sharing some exclusive pictures of the sexy dancers accompanying Rambo Amadeus on stage. So here you go!

++ Coming soon: interviews ++ Day four in Baku ++ Happy birthday Can Bonomo++..

Today the Guinness World Records, the official authority on record-breaking, recognised Englebert Humperdinck as being the oldest male Eurovision Song Contest entrant. The singer has previously held the record for the most consecutive weeks on UK singles chart. In an interview with ITN Humperdinck reveals that he would love to cooperate with Adele and Lady Gaga. Now the question is, would they want that too?

Thanks to Google Translate we reveal what's REALLY going on in the mind of some 2012 contestants.

++ The Euroclub is great ++ A Euroclub opening up in London ++ More rehearsals today ++ Loreen is on her way to Baku ++..

The third day of rehearsing has come. Željko from Serbia did well, as if we ever doubted he wouldn't. Maltese Kurt has completely taken the stage, and makes the very best out of his song. Kaliopi could very well be our best friend, such a charming personality. Joan's smile was warming, her persictance to be wearing the indian feathers is admirable. You can see clips of all rehearsals here.

Jedward have mastered the art of Twitter by being self-obsessed celebutards - but what about other contestants?

++ Great first day ++ No more Indiana Joan? ++ About Eleftheria's shoes ++ Jónsi nervous? ++..

The preparations for the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest have now really started for real, for the artists taking part in it. Today the first set of countries rehearsed on the beautiful stage in Baku. The stage really impressed. It is clear the Azerbaijani are using this contest to show their best side to Europe. Clips of all today's rehearsals you can see in our 12points video section, or on the frontpage (right) of our site. Apparently the press hall is still under construction, but getting there. Today the plasma tv's were installed so that all rehearsals can be watched there too. Read about our impressions of the first day here : Smiling faces everywhere.