One of the more appealing myths of American history is the idea of pioneers heading west, then striking it rich as part of the original Gold Rush. This great concept has sparked a thousand stories in both movies and novels, and one of the latest spins on this tale is Gold Rush, the reality TV series on the Discovery Channel. The concept is generally a little different when it gets updated, of course. Rather than focus exclusively on individuals, Gold Rush pits several family-run mining companies against one another as they struggle to strike gold in Alaska and the Yukon…
Author: Bob McCullough
Bob McCullough
Bob McCullough is an experienced author, journalist and freelance writer. As a journalist he's worked for the Boston Globe, the Boston Phoenix, the LA Times, and Publishers Weekly.
Producer Michael is a flamboyant YouTuber who enjoys showing off his wealth. Real name Michael Blakey, he is an accomplished record producer, composer, and songwriter. Producer Michael’s net worth is estimated to be $60 million. During his career, Blakey has worked with famous musicians such as Engelbert Humperdinck, Willie Nelson, and Eminem. Blakey is a prominent player in the music and film industry, contributing to 87 films and TV shows. Aside from that, he earns money from his YouTube channel and social media brand deals. Humble Beginnings Not much is known about Michael Blakey’s life before fame, but he was…
Tom “durrrr” Dwan is a professional poker player infamous for his reckless style of play. Dwan made millions playing online poker and has also found success at live tournaments. As it stands, Tom Dwan has an estimated net worth of $5 million. Other sources estimate his fortune to be $10 million but they don’t take into account his debts. Background Hailing from Edison, New Jersey, Tom was born on July 30, 1986 and began playing online poker at 17 years old. He got $50 as a birthday present and deposited the cash at one of the first online card rooms,…
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If you’re into strange but semi-brilliant Canadian humor, you probably know Kamilla Kowal from her oddball role in “Letterkenny.” Nearly everyone in that show has an oddball role, of course, but Kowal has capitalized on her early exposure to build the beginnings of a career. She’s also gained a very different kind of exposure as a successful model. Background Born in 1998 in Ontario, Kowal focused on her education early on, and she’s been steadfast in her refusal to talk about her parents or her siblings in any meaningful way. Kamilla went to secondary school at St. Benedict Catholic School,…