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Who Is VMA Best New Artist Nominee Magnus Ferrell? (Hint: More Cowbell)
Rolling StoneTuesday, August 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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The son of actor and comedian Will Ferrell is up for a Moon Person — and turns out, he has chops that even Ron Burgundy could love
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- Culture sets the tone of public attention — what people argue about when the news cycle turns. The son of actor and comedian Will Ferrell is up for a Moon Person — and turns out, he has chops that even Ron Burgundy could love
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The son of actor and comedian Will Ferrell is up for a Moon Person — and turns out, he has chops that even Ron Burgundy could love
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Culture sets the tone of public attention — what people argue about when the news cycle turns.
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