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As he attempted to bag the 1998 track, the record executive, 62, told Swedish producer Max Martin that "no one is going to have a hit with the name Britney Spears." He said he was desperate to get Hit Me Baby One More Time, the original TLC version for his own boy band Five, as he was certain it was going to be a success.

When appearing at the MTV Video Music Awards in Newark, New Jersey, Maneskin's frontman Damiano David flashed his naked bottom on stage while rocking just two black chaps over a jock strap. The 23-year-old Italian rock singer demonstrated his hunky frame and tattoo collection when he went shirtless on stage in his backless leather pants with daring cut-outs on the legs, showing off their track Supermodel, who was first announced in May. Despite the band's ecstatic audiences, followers were quick to point out that much of the show was censored after bassist Victoria De Angelis' ostensibly having a wardrobe malfunction.

It's impossible to find the ever-elusive "bop" in the hunt. Playlists and streaming-service recommendations can only do so much. They often leave a lingering question: Are these songs really good, or are they just new? Enter Bop Shop, a hand-picked collection of songs from the MTV News staff. And MTV News has examined the future ahead of New Retro Week, a commemoration of the most influential artists, hits, and cultural events that made 2012 a seminal year in pop. We revisited Frank Ocean's Channel Orange, Carly Rae Jepsen's "Call Me Maybe" defining a moment, and how Fun's "Call Me Maybe" started the Jack Antonoff period in pop. Both KCON and Spotify's evolution and very different cultural dynacies were charted. We caught Rihanna's transformation from full-fledged mogul, Taylor Swift bringing the personal to pop, and One Direction vying for more control.

Welcome to New Retro Week, a celebration of the best artists, hits, and cultural events that made 2012 a seminal year in pop. MTV News is looking forward to see what lies ahead: These essays explore how today's blueprint was created a decade ago. We've arrived at our time machine. By Ilana Kaplan

It's difficult to find the ever-elusive "bop" in a forensic sense. Playlists and streaming-service recommendations can only do so much. They often leave a lingering question: Are these songs really good, or are they just new? Visit Bop Shop, a hand-picked collection of songs from the MTV News staff. This weekly collection does not discriminate by genre and can include anything — it's a snapshot of what's on our minds and what sounds good. With the most up-to-date soundtrack, we'll keep it fresh, but we do expect a few oldies (but goodies) every once in a while. Get ready: The Bop Shop is now open for business.

By Carson Mlnarik Grab your scarves — and the Kleenex! Taylor Swift's Red (Taylor's Version), the newest album she has released in an effort to regain control of her masters, was released on today (November 12). Although Fearless (Taylor's Version) in April was special, her fourth studio album Red, a sonic patchwork dedicated to detailing heartbreak in every last excruciating detail, seems much more significant. Its arrival her first week of Sad Girl Autumn (we'll see you next week, Adele), while still offering an intriguing reflection point as she revisits some of her most candid and raw songwriting that boosted her career into pop superstardom.

It's been a long hunt for the ever-elusive "bop" that has been elusive. Playlists and streaming-service recommendations can only do so much. They often leave a lingering question: Are these songs really good, or are they just new? Enter Bop Shop, a hand-picked collection of songs from MTV News' staff. This weekly collection doesn't discriminate by genre and can include anything; it's a snapshot of what's on our minds and what sounds good. We'll keep it fresh with the most recent releases, but we'll probably get a few oldies (but goodies) every once in a while, as well. Get ready: The Bop Shop is now open for business.