New York, NY (August 25, 2008) – From the Jonas Brothers to the Pussycat Dolls and Danity Kane, pop groups hold a special place in America’s heart providing a soundtrack to our lives. Now MTV sets out to find the next pop sensation to join these music superstars and Mario Lopez (host of MTV’s “America’s Best Dance Crew”) is taking the hosting reins for the new live music competition series “MTV’s Top Pop Group” premiering Thursday, September 11 at 10:00 PM ET/PT. Joining Mario in the studio will be backstage correspondent Marianela Pereyra. Celebrity judges and mentors for “MTV’s Top Pop Group” to be announced at a later date. Following…