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Duran currently lives in [[New York City]] with his fiancé Alex Carr, a zookeeper at the [[Staten Island Zoo]]. Duran lost 110 pounds by undergoing bariatric sleeve surgery in 2014. Duran, who [[coming out|came out]] as [[gay]] during a 2010 broadcast, was [[grand marshal]] of the [[Miami Beach]] Gay Pride Parade in 2016.<ref name="HeraldParade">{{Cite news |url=http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/gay-south-florida/article70116892.html |title=Radio’s Elvis Duran to show his gay pride all weekend in Miami Beach|last=Rothaus |first=Steve |date=April 5, 2016 |access-date=August 10, 2016}}</ref> |
Duran, born Barry Cope, currently lives in [[New York City]] with his fiancé Alex Carr, a zookeeper at the [[Staten Island Zoo]]. Duran lost 110 pounds by undergoing bariatric sleeve surgery in 2014. Duran, who [[coming out|came out]] as [[gay]] during a 2010 broadcast, was [[grand marshal]] of the [[Miami Beach]] Gay Pride Parade in 2016.<ref name="HeraldParade">{{Cite news |url=http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/gay-south-florida/article70116892.html |title=Radio’s Elvis Duran to show his gay pride all weekend in Miami Beach|last=Rothaus |first=Steve |date=April 5, 2016 |access-date=August 10, 2016}}</ref> |
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==Filmography== |
==Filmography== |
Revision as of 19:12, 2 June 2019
Elvis Duran | |
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Born | |
Career | |
Show | Elvis Duran and the Morning Show |
Station(s) | Z100, Q102 |
Time slot | Monday-Friday 6am–10am ET |
Country | United States |
Website | www |
Elvis Duran (born August 5, 1964) is an American radio personality. He is the host of the daily morning radio program Elvis Duran and the Morning Show in New York on Z100 and in syndication on Premiere Networks.[1][2]
Before his job at Z100, Duran's previous radio jobs included a stint as an on-air personality at WIOQ in Philadelphia. He served as WIOQ's program director from May 1989[3] until just before he was fired in February 1990.[4][5] In October 1991, Duran became both the program director and morning show host of KBTS (now KGSR) in Austin, Texas.[6]
Prior to working at Z100, Duran also worked evenings at Z-93 with sidekick "Hot Henrietta" in Atlanta, and at 104 in Houston. He began his run at Z100 hosting the afternoon slot until April 1996,[7] when Tom Poleman, the newly appointed program director, moved Duran to the morning slot, where he has been ever since.
Elvis Duran and the Morning Show
He began hosting his daily radio show on New York’s Z100 in April 1996. The show expanded to Sussex County NJ in 2004 and Y100/WHYI-FM in Miami/Ft. Lauderdale on May 22, 2006. Since then, the show has enjoyed much success resulting in a national deal in March 2009 with the country’s leading radio syndication company, Premiere Networks, a subsidiary of Clear Channel.[8] In only a year, Elvis Duran and the Morning Show added more than 30 stations including 96.5 KISS FM/WAKS-FM in Cleveland, Q102/WIOQ-FM in Philadelphia, WERZ (107.1 FM) in Portsmouth, and Z96.3 in Manhattan. The show also airs on XM Satellite Radio, iHeartRadio.com, and the iHeartRadio mobile app. The show replays each day on the Elvis Duran Replay Channel on ElvisDuran.com via iHeartradio.[citation needed]
Consistently ranking #1 across multiple demographics in nearly 80 markets, EDMS is the most listened to Top 40 morning show in the U.S. Broadcasting live from New York’s Z100, the show consists of pop culture news, celebrity guests, hit songs, and regular features including the gossipy “Entertainment News."[citation needed]
Elvis Duran's Artist of the Month
Since 2013, Duran has his own segment on NBC's Today show with Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb called "Elvis Duran's Artist of the Month" where Duran selects a new up and coming artist to spotlight each month[9] or twice a month. Past artists who have appeared on the segment include American bands like A Great Big World, American Authors, Juice, Los 5, MAGIC GIANT, Midnight Red, Ocean Park Standoff, The Revivalists, Saving Forever, the duos Alexander Jean, Jack & Jack, Lion Babe and Secret Weapons, independent and emerging American artists like Madilyn Bailey, Jon Bellion, Cris Cab, Sabrina Carpenter, Greyson Chance, Jessie Chris, Rachel Crow, Rozzi Crane, Daya, Mikky Ekko, Roy English, Emily Estefan, Ferras, Jordan Fisher, Gallant, Todrick Hall, Olivia Holt, Parson James, Lauren Jenkins, Tori Kelly, Austin Mahone, Kirstin Maldonado, Laura Marano, MAX, Bea Miller, Jake Miller, Spencer Sutherland, VÉRITÉ, Tyler Ward, Elle Winter and Zendaya and more.[10]
Although a big majority of the featured artists are American, Duran makes a point of introducing some non-Americans acts as well giving them big exposure in the American markets. Such international artists include Grace, Vance Joy, Conrad Sewell and The Griswolds (Australia), Alessia Cara and Shawn Hook (Canada), Isac Elliot (Finland), AudioDamn! (Germany), Nikki Williams (South Africa), Arlissa, Låpsley, Katy Tiz, Labrinth, Damian McGinty, Aston Merrygold, Tom Walker and the band MiC LOWRY, New Hope Club (UK) and others.
Other media ventures
In addition to his successful radio show, Elvis Duran launched his own entertainment company in 2007—The Elvis Duran Group (EDG). Owned by Duran and talent agent, David Katz, formerly of Don Buchwald and Associates, the company focuses on creating content for radio, television, broadband, internet, theater, and film. EDG’s first foray into television resulted in a four-episode deal that aired on Spike TV in 2010. The show Phowned, was an iteration of the radio show’s famous Phone Taps segment. The TV show members featured on the show spent an entire summer prank calling friends and family members of listeners.[11]
Duran's career spans across many platforms. Besides his regular monthly segment "Elvis Duran's Artist of the Month" on Today, Duran is also a regular guest on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, The Talk, Entertainment Tonight, Access Hollywood Live, and Extra. For two years in a row, Duran co-hosted the Live Grammy Red Carpet Show with Entertainment Tonight on Pop.[12]
On August 5, 2014, Duran turned 50 years old. To commemorate this huge milestone, all of Duran's celebrity friends sent in surprise video messages to wish him a happy birthday.[13] Celebrities from Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Pete Wentz, Katy Perry, Sam Smith, Michael Bublé, Jennifer Lopez, Chris Martin, and more contributed to the video.[14]
In December 2014, ABC's Nightline with Dan Harris went behind the scenes of Elvis Duran and The Morning Show and sat down with Duran to discuss his long career and his "uncensored take on Hollywood."[15]
In August 2015, People sat down with Duran to discuss his dramatic 105 pound weight loss. He described his bariatric sleeve procedure as not being "the easy way out" and involved "a lot of blood being drawn, a lot of needles, [and] a lot of hospital visits," but says it changed his life.[16] The profile was featured online, and in People magazine's August 2015 issue.
Awards
The radio industry has honored Duran and EDMS with several awards and nominations such as “Best Morning Show” by New York’s Achievement in Radio Awards, “Personality of the Year” by the Radio Music Awards, “Best Personality” by Radio & Records, “Best Top 40 Disc Jockey” nomination by Billboard Magazine Radio, and “Best Major Market Top 40 Air Personality” by Billboard/Airplay Monitor. The National Association of Broadcasters recently nominated EDMS for the 2012 NAB Marconi Award for Network/Syndicated Personality of the Year. In 2014, Duran was featured on Out magazine's "20th Anniversary Out 100" list as one of the most influential figures in the LGBT community.[17] In 2015, Duran was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame as the Music Format On-Air Personality, and the Today Show celebrated this milestone.[18]
Duran served as an event chair for the 2016 GLAAD Manhattan Awards, where he was honored for his contributions to the community.[19] On Thursday, March 2, 2017, Duran was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.On April 9, 2018, he will be inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters's Broadcasting Hall of Fame, along with television game shows Jeopardy! and Wheel Of Fortune.[20]
Charity
He serves on the board of Rosie’s Theater Kids, an organization that brings enrichment through theater and the arts to underprivileged Manhattan children.[21] With a soft spot for animals, he serves on the board of directors for Rock & Rawhide, a non-profit organization that aims to increase adoptions while also providing a quieter, stress-free life for animals surrendered to shelters.[22] Duran also contributes to the Staten Island Zoo’s[23][24] annual endowment and Robin Hood Foundation,[25] which fights poverty in New York City. Having publicly come out as gay in 2010, Duran is also heavily engaged in philanthropic efforts affecting the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community and works closely with GLAAD and The Trevor Project.[26]
Personal life
Duran, born Barry Cope, currently lives in New York City with his fiancé Alex Carr, a zookeeper at the Staten Island Zoo. Duran lost 110 pounds by undergoing bariatric sleeve surgery in 2014. Duran, who came out as gay during a 2010 broadcast, was grand marshal of the Miami Beach Gay Pride Parade in 2016.[27]
Filmography
- Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995) - Radio D.J.
- Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! (2015) - Himself
iHeartElvisDuran Stations
New York, NY | Z100 | Z100 | |
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New York City, NY | Z100 | WHTZ | Top 40 Format |
Rochester, NY | Kiss 106.7 | WKGS | Top 40 Format |
Syracuse, NY | HOT107.9 | WWHT | Top 40 Format |
Philadelphia, PA | Q102 | Q102 | Top 40 Format |
Miami, FL | Y100 | WHYI | Top 40 Format |
Madison, WI | Z104 | WZEE | Top 40 Format |
Albany, GA | Power 97.3 | WGEX | Top 40 Format |
Bend, OR | Power94 | KXIX | Top 40 format |
Bismarck, ND | 92.9 Y93 | KYYY | Top 40 format |
Bozeman, MT | 96.7 Kiss FM | KISN (FM) | Top 40 format |
Aggieland, TX | 103.1 Kiss FM | KVJM | Top 40 format |
Cedar Rapids, IA | Hot 95.7 | KOSY-FM | Top 40 format |
Charlottesville, VA | Hot 101.9 | WHTE-FM | Top 40 format |
Chattanooga, TN | 103.7 Kiss FM | WKXJ | Top 40 format |
Columbus, GA | Q107.3 | WCGQ | Top 40 format |
Corpus Christi, TX | Beach 96.5 | KLTG | Hot AC format |
Davenport, IA | 101.3 Kiss FM | KUUL | Top 40 format |
Dayton, OH | Channel 99.9 | WCHD | Top 40 format |
Des Moines, IA | 107.5 Kiss FM | KKDM | Top 40 Format |
Four Corners, NM | Star 102.9/107.7 | KAZX | Top 40 format |
Fayettville, AR | Hot Mix 101.9 | KMXF | Top 40 format |
Fort Myers, FL | Y-100.1 | WZJZ | Hot AC format |
Destin, FL | Q92 | WECQ | Top 40 format |
Blairstown/Sussex County, NJ | Max 106.3 | WHCY | Top 40 format |
Gallup, NM | 99.9 XTC | KXTC | Urban Contemporary format |
New Haven, CT | KC101 | WKCI-FM | Hot AC format |
Harrisonburg, VA | 93-7 Now FM | WAZR | Top 40 format |
Concord, NH | 105.5JYY Hits | WJYY | Top 40 format |
Cleveland, OH | 96.5 Kiss FM | WAKS | Top 40 format |
Jacksonville, FL: | 979 Kiss FM | WKSL | Top 40 format |
Lancaster, PA | fm97 WLAN | WLAN-FM | Top 40 format |
Albany, NY | Kiss 102.3 | WKKF | Top 40 format |
Nuevo Laredo, Mexico/Texas | Hot 106.1 | KNEX (FM) | Urban Contemporary format |
Montpelier, VT | The Beat | WSNO | Top 40 format |
Lima, OH | 93.9 Kiss FM | WBKS | Top 40 format |
Atlantic City, NJ | AC 102.7 | WWAC | Top 40 format |
Lubbock, TX | Kiss 102.5 | KZII-FM | Top 40 format |
Huntsville, AL | 106.5 Kiss FM | WQRV | Top 40 format |
Junction City, KS | Z 96.3 | KACZ | Top 40 Format |
Melbourne, FL | Kiss 95.1 | WFKS | Top 40 format |
Missoula, MT | 107.5 ZOO FM | KENR | Top 40 Format |
Utica, NY | Mix 102.5 | WUMX | Hot AC format |
Omaha, NE | 96.1 Kiss FM | KISO-FM | Top 40 format |
Peoria, IL | Kiss 98.5 | WPIA | Top 40 format |
Portsmouth, NH | Z107 | WERZ | Top 40 format |
Poughkeepsie, NY | 96.1 Kiss FM | WPKF | Top 40 format |
Hannibal, MO | Real 92.9 | KGRC | Top 40 format |
Richmond, VA | Q94 | WRVQ | Top 40 format |
Roanoke/Appomattox, VA | JJS Radio | WSTV, WJJX | Urban contemporary format |
Rutland, VT | Z97.1 | WZRT | Top 40 format |
Ocean City, MD | Kiss 95.9 | WKZP | Top 40 format |
San Angelo, TX | i98.7 | KELI (FM) | Hot AC format |
Santa Fe, NM | Jam'n 94.7 | KLBU | Hip Hop format |
Sioux City, IA | 107.1 Kiss FM | KSFT | Top 40 format |
Cape Cod, MA | Y101 | WHYA | Top 40 format |
Spokane, WA | 105.7 Now | KZBD | Top 40 format |
Syracuse, NY | Hot 107.9 | WWHT | Top 40 format |
Tallahassee, FL | 107.1 Kiss FM | WGMY | Top 40 format |
Tulsa, OK | 92.1 The Beat | KTBT | Urban contemporary format |
Tuscaloosa, AL | 94.1 ZBQ | WZBQ | Top 40 format |
Binghamton, NY | Now 105.7 | WBNW-FM | Top 40 format |
Parkersburg, WV | 102 The River | WRVB | Top 40 format |
Visalia, CA | Hitz 1049 | KCRZ | Top 40 format |
Waco-Killeen, TX | 97.5 FM | KWTX-FM | Top 40 format |
Wheeling, WV | Kiss 95.7 | WVKF | Top 40 format |
Wichita, KS | Channel 96 | KZCH | Top 40 format |
Williamsport, PA | V97 | WVRZ, WVRT | Top 40 format |
Youngstown, OH | 95.9 Kiss FM | WAKZ | Top 40 format |
Burlington, VT | 95 Triple X | WXXX | Top 40 Format |
References
- ^ Edel, Raymond A. (July 9, 1999). "Co-Host Leaves The Zoo For A Gig In Washington". The Bergen County Record. Archived from the original on October 19, 2012. Retrieved May 4, 2008.
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suggested) (help) - ^ Logan, Joe (May 8, 1989). "The Man Behind That Syllabic Sign-Off". The Philadelphia Inquirer.
At WIOQ-FM (102.1), program director Mark Driscoll has been upped to operations manager, and jock Elvis Duran has been named program director.
- ^ Logan, Joe (February 12, 1990). "A Battle Plan For A War Against Static". The Philadelphia Inquirer. p. F10.
WIOQ-FM (102.1) afternoon-drive jock Elvis Duran has relinquished his title of program director at the contemporary dance station.
- ^ Logan, Joe (February 19, 1990). "Democrats Not Rushing To Get Rizzo Off Air". The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Elvis Duran, WIOQ-FM (102.1) jock and former program director, is out, only days after acknowledging that he was looking for work in other cities.
- ^ Herndon, John (October 31, 1991). "KNNC-FM targets collegiate crowd; Station debuting today offers alternative rock, acts that appeal to local student crowd". Austin American-Statesman.
After the very public firing of morning host Mike Butts and program director Lisa Tonacci last month, B-93 has quietly hired Elvis Duran to fill both positions.
- ^ Hinckley, David (June 28, 1999). "Z-100's Come Long Way In Three Years". New York Daily News. Archived from the original on April 14, 2009. Retrieved May 4, 2008.
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- ^ Show, Today. "25-year-old Conrad is Artist of the Month". Today.com. Today Show. Archived from the original on March 17, 2015. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
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- ^ Huff, Richard. "Spike TV signs on 'Phowned,' televised version of the 'Elvis Duran' morning radio show". Daily News. New York. Retrieved July 25, 2012.
- ^ Garvey, Marianne; Niemietz, Brian; Coleman, Oli. "Joanna Krupa pulls off low-cut dress, Elvis Duran opens up about surgery". Daily News. DailyNews.com. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
- ^ Page Six Team. "Celebs wish Elvis Duran a happy birthday". Page Six. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
- ^ "Stream Birthday Messages for Elvis Duran Free". Elvisduran.com. August 5, 2014. Retrieved July 23, 2016.
- ^ James, Chris; Effron, Lauren. "Elvis Duran, The Man Behind the Voice: Top 40 Radio Host Dishes on Famous Guests Who Have Been Rude, Wonderful". ABC News. ABC Nightline. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
- ^ Corinthios, Aurelie. "How Radio Superstar Elvis Duran Lost 100 Lbs". People.com.
- ^ "Out100: Elvis Duran". Out Magazine. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
- ^ "Today Show". Today.com.
- ^ "GLAAD Manhattan". Glaad.org. Retrieved July 23, 2016.
- ^ "Elvis Duran To Be Inducted Into NAB Hall Of Fame - RadioInsight". January 16, 2018.
- ^ "Rosie's Theater Kids". Rosiestheaterkids.org. Retrieved July 25, 2012.
- ^ "Rock & Rawhide". Rockandrawhide.org. Retrieved July 25, 2012.
- ^ Buccellatto, Sarah. "Z100's Elvis Duran to host celebration at the Staten Island Zoo". Retrieved July 25, 2012.
- ^ "Staten Island Zoo". Statenislandzoo.org. Archived from the original on July 17, 2012. Retrieved July 25, 2012.
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- ^ Nichols, James (August 19, 2013). "Elvis Duran, Gay DJ, Talks Coming Out, LGBT Issues And The Future Of Radio". Huffington Post. Retrieved February 19, 2014.
- ^ Rothaus, Steve (April 5, 2016). "Radio's Elvis Duran to show his gay pride all weekend in Miami Beach". Retrieved August 10, 2016.