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Britney Spears
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Britney v. Christina

Two blondes, one No.1 spot.

Goody-goody Britney fought it out with Gogo-bimbo Christina as both teen sensations released their debut singles.

It wasn't quite Oasis vs Blur, but the nation remained split as to whether it should support and finance Christina's worrying lipstick habit by buying Genie in a Bottle, or help Britney afford a boob job by purchasing Baby, One More Time.

In the end both songs made the top spot, thanks to a legion of teenage girls and dirty old men.


1999 Music: Top of the Pops | Britney & Christina | Rap & Garage






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