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Michael Buckley | |
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&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Michael_Buckley_at_Steamy_Awards.jpg) Buckley at the 2013 Streamy Awards | |
| Born | Michael John Buckley June 8, 1975 Wallingford, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Other names | Buck |
| Years active | 2005–present[1] |
| Known for | Comedy, pop culture commentary |
| Spouse |
Mike Donegan
(m. 2002; div. 2015) |
| Website | heymichaelbuckley |
Michael John Buckley (born June 8, 1975) is an American former YouTuber. Noted for his vlog What the Buck?!, Buckley commented on pop culture events and celebrities, at one point holding one of YouTube's most popular entertainment channels.[2] Buckley "broke all records" of YouTube ratings when four of his shows ended up on the week's ten top-rated videos.[2] He has appeared in magazines and newspapers such as The New York Times discussing Internet entrepreneurship[3] and The Advocate discussing homophobia on the Internet.[4] In 2008, he won a YouTube Award for best commentary with the video "LonelyGirl15 is Dead!"[5][6][7]
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- ^ Stelter, Brian (December 10, 2008). "YouTube videos pull in real money". New York Times. Retrieved December 10, 2008.
- ^ Doig, Will (February 26, 2008). "Homophobosphere". Advocate.com. Retrieved on March 23, 2008 Archived June 7, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Norman, Pete (March 21, 2008). "Chocolate Rain Singer Wins YouTube Award Archived March 24, 2008, at the Wayback Machine". People.com. Retrieved on March 23, 2008.
- ^ Carlson, Erin (March 21, 2008). "Chocolate Rain' claims a YouTube award". Yahoo News via the Associated Press. Retrieved on March 23, 2008. Archived March 24, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Powers, Lindsay (March 21, 2008). "YouTube Awards: Chris Crocker Loses for Britney Spears Freak-Out". US magazine. Retrieved on March 23, 2008. Archived May 20, 2008, at the Wayback Machine