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Presenting this year's Eurovision artists. Local star Ott Lepland is now going to try conquering the rest of Europe.

He won the Estonian version of Pop Idol, has quite some records to his name and is now ready for Baku and beyond, it seems.

Estonia begins its selection process and sends five songs to their final...

After Estonia's unfortunate 24th placing at ESC 2011 with Getter Jaani's "Rockefeller Street", Estonia is fired up to send a big song to the 2012 contest. Last night, the country held its annual Eesti Laul selection competition and sent five songs to the final.  They included:

1. Pop Maniacs - "I Don't Know"
2. Ott Lepland - "Kuula"
3. August Hunt - "Tantsulõvi"
4. Liis Lemsalu - "Made Up My Mind"
5. Loss Paranoias - "Valedetektor"

Tonight Lithuania and Estonia selectd their entry for Baku.

Donny Montell will represent Lithuania. Ott Lepland Estonia. 

++ 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.

++ 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.