Zak Bagans is not married but is currently in a relationship. The notable paranormal investigator and television personality has been romantically involved with Holly Madison. 

Despite a brief separation in 2021, the couple has officially rekindled their romance, as reported by TMZ. The sources close to them revealed that the split was amicable, and Bagans and Madison have remained in contact since then.

Their connection, which began after Madison visited Bagans’ Haunted Museum in Las Vegas in May 2019, seems to have endured the test of time and distance. 

Zak Bagans and his girlfriend Holly Madison. (Source: TMZ)

Madison, who travels between Los Angeles and Vegas due to her kids, and Bagans, who travels extensively for the filming of his show, manage to spend time together almost every week. 

Despite being public figures, the couple has chosen to keep their relationship relatively private, rarely being photographed together. I

That being said, Madison’s Instagram post, where she wished Bagans a happy birthday with a photo of a clown birthday cake, provided a glimpse into their intimate relationship.

Before dating Bagans, Madison was previously married to Pasquale Rotella until February 2019. They have two children together.

Zak Bagans’ ghost adventures

Bagans collaborated with Nick Groff and Aaron Goodwin in 2004 to create a documentary-style film of Ghost Adventures, which ultimately aired on the Sci-Fi Channel in 2007. 

The success of the film paved the way for a full-fledged series that premiered in 2008 on the Travel Channel, marking the beginning of a captivating journey through haunted locations. 

Despite its popularity, Ghost Adventures and other ghost hunting shows have faced criticism and accusations of fakery. Bagans, however, has continued to lead investigations and explore the unexplained.

In addition to Ghost Adventures, Bagans ventured into a spin-off series titled Ghost Adventures: Aftershocks from 2014 to 2016. The show delved into the aftermath of prior Ghost Adventures investigations, focusing on the impact and changes experienced by individuals involved in the paranormal encounters. 

One of the most intriguing aspects of Bagans’ paranormal journey is his alleged communication with the late actor David Strickland, known for his role in NBC’s Suddenly Susan. 

Strickland’s tragic suicide in 1999 at the Oasis Motel in Las Vegas became a focal point for Bagans, who claims to have recorded Strickland’s voice almost a decade after his death. This recording found its way into a track on Bagans’ album NecroFusion. 

Interestingly, no known scientific analysis has been conducted on the raw recording, leaving questions about the veracity of Electronic Voice Phenomena and its connection to the famous actor unanswered.

Zak Bagans’ other projects

Bagans, known for his paranormal investigations on the hit show Ghost Adventures, has extended his passion for the supernatural into various other projects. 

One notable venture is the creation of a “haunted museum” in Las Vegas, Nevada, as depicted in the Travel Channel series Deadly Possessions, which premiered on April 2, 2016. 

The show captured Bagans’ quest to procure items with haunted histories, eventually culminating in the opening of the museum to the public in October 2017. 

The museum boasts 33 rooms, each showcasing an array of intriguing and eerie artifacts. Among the notable items on display are Bela Lugosi’s mirror, the infamous Dybbuk box, Peggy the Doll, and even Jack Kevorkian’s chilling “Death Van.” 

However, some controversy surrounds certain claims attached to these artifacts, with skepticism raised about the provenance of items like the Lugosi mirror and Captain Smith mirror housed in the museum.

Despite the controversies, the museum earned recognition in 2018 when it received the Las Vegas Mayor’s award for historic preservation and adaptive reuse. 

In a fascinating addition to the museum’s collection in 2021, the transaxle salvaged from the Porsche 550 Spyder of American actor James Dean found its place among the eerie artifacts. 

Furthermore, Bagans announced in May 2021 that he would be hosting and executive producing The Haunted Museum, a horror anthology show set to be broadcast on the Discovery+ Channel. 

The series, filmed in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Toronto, Canada by Cream Productions, features Eli Roth as a filmmaker and Matt Booi, Kate Harrison Karman, and David Brady as executive producers. 

Notably, the museum also houses a large painting of P.T. Barnum, a figure whom Bagans is said to idolize. This addition further reflects Bagans’ eclectic taste in curating a collection that spans not only the supernatural but also historical and cultural dimensions. 

Zak Bagans also has written books

Bagans has also made significant contributions to the literary world. Collaborating with author Kelly Crigger, Bagans co-wrote the book Dark World: Into the Shadows with the Lead Investigator of the Ghost Adventures Crew. 

This collaboration proved to be a literary success, as the book made its debut on The New York Times Best Seller list at No. 18 on September 23, 2011.

In December 2019, Bagans expanded his literary repertoire with the publication of Ghost-Hunting For Dummies, a book that delves into the history of ghost-hunting. 

Beyond a mere historical account, the book draws on Bagans’ own experiences, featuring true accounts and stories from his famous cases and investigations. It aims to guide readers on how to embark on their supernatural investigations, inviting them to explore the unexplained.

However, the reception of Ghost-Hunting For Dummies was not without its critiques. Paranormal investigator Kenneth Biddle, writing for Skeptical Inquirer magazine, noted Bagans’ apparent bias against skeptics and scientists throughout much of the book. 

It’s hard to avoid Ryan Reynolds these days. The Canadian actor-turned-entrepreneur has made quite a name for himself in the business world following several high-profile investments since the late 2010s. Amazingly, this business acumen has earned Reynolds a personal fortune of around $350m.

However, one of his most recent involvements – payment processor Nuvei – is slightly more abstract than his other investments.

Wrexham AFC

An actor since 1993, Reynolds is most famous for the motormouth superhero Deadpool. He also (infamously) starred in the critical bomb Green Lantern back in 2011.

He got his big break in 1998, starring in the hit sitcom Two Guys and a Girl, where he played the troublesome Berg. Reynolds’ output has been more limited recently, with just one movie cameo – Ghosted, starring Chris Evans and Ana de Armas – to his name in 2023.

Outside of Hollywood, Reynolds’ biggest claim to fame was his purchase of the Welsh football team Wrexham AFC as RR McReynolds Company, alongside fellow actor Rob McElhenney. This ultimately led to the production of a popular Netflix show about the club, Welcome to Wrexham, and the side’s promotion to the English Football League in 2023 for the first time in more than a decade. 

Reynolds has been, and, in some cases, still is, involved with companies like F1 Team Alpine, the Ottawa Senators, and the Maximum Effort movie production company. In addition, Mint Mobile is one of his biggest successes to date, though this brand was offloaded to T-Mobile for $1.35bn in 2023.

This leads us to Nuvei and the question of how a payments processor endeavor is bound to turn into another entrepreneurial success story for Reynolds.

Borderless Commerce

As shoppers move to more digital styles of currency, payment facilitators have become one of the world’s major growth industries. The payment processing solution market niche was worth $47.61 billion in 2022, with projections suggesting that it could steadily continue to increase in size by 14.5% a year to 2030.

Of course, this growth is driven by the internet, which has allowed borderless commerce. Amazon is the obvious example, even though a range of payment options is critical for just about every business.

For example, a choice of payment options is vital in the entertainment industry, where casino operators vie for top positions in local and international markets. Reputable sources such as the CASINOenquirer, an independent site providing online casino reviews, note that a suitable payment processor can help players avoid pitfalls like currency conversion fees.

Unsurprisingly, many players research factors like payment methods to consider the ease with which they can deposit and withdraw from casino sites and the diversity of the payment methods/platforms accepted.

Nuvei is a payments platform that provides all-in-one access to more than 150 different currencies, which is a seriously brag-worthy USP. Oddly enough, Ryan Reynolds claims to have no payment industry experience (he seemingly joined up with Nuvei as it’s a Canadian business).

Even so, one thing about the company says everything anybody would ever need to know about the partnership – it gets through $100bn in payments annually. Even without knowing the details behind that kind of cash movement, it’s easy to see how it might translate to profit.

While his clownish personality might hint at the opposite, Ryan Reynolds boasts a shrewd business acumen for clever investments, which very few can argue with.