Elvis Duran facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Elvis Duran
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Duran in 2015
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Barry Brian Cope
August 5, 1964 McKinney, Texas, U.S.
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| Spouse(s) |
Alex Carr
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| Show | Elvis Duran and the Morning Show |
| Station(s) | Z100, Y100, Q102, 107.5 KISS-FM |
| Time slot | Monday-Friday 6 am–10am ET |
| Country | United States |
Elvis Duran (born Barry Brian Cope on August 5, 1964) is a well-known American radio host. He is famous for hosting the daily morning radio program called Elvis Duran and the Morning Show. This popular show is broadcast from Z100 in New York and is also shared with many other radio stations across the country.
Before becoming a big name at Z100, Elvis Duran worked at several other radio stations. He was an on-air personality in Philadelphia and also worked in Austin, Texas. Later, he hosted evening shows in Atlanta and Houston. In April 1996, he joined Z100 in New York. He first hosted the afternoon show, but soon moved to the morning slot, where he has been ever since.
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About the Elvis Duran Morning Show
Elvis Duran started hosting his daily radio show on New York's Z100 in April 1996. Over time, the show grew very popular. It began to be broadcast in other areas, like Sussex County, New Jersey, and Miami, Florida.
In March 2009, the show made a big national deal with Premiere Networks. This company helps share radio shows with many stations. Since then, Elvis Duran and the Morning Show has been added to over 75 more stations. These include stations in places like Cleveland, Philadelphia, and Cape Cod. The show even started airing in Canada on CIRR-FM in Toronto. You can also listen to the show on XM Satellite Radio, iHeartRadio.com, and the iHeartRadio mobile app.
Discovering New Music: Artist of the Month
Since 2013, Elvis Duran has had a special part on NBC's Today show. It's called "Elvis Duran's Artist of the Month." In this segment, Duran chooses a new, rising artist to feature. He spotlights these artists once or twice a month. Most of the artists are from the United States, but some international acts have also been shown.
Beyond Radio: Books and TV
In 2007, Elvis Duran started his own entertainment company, The Elvis Duran Group (EDG). He owns this company with talent agent David Katz. Their goal is to create new content for all kinds of media. One of their first projects for television was a show called Phowned on Spike TV in 2010. This show was based on the "Phone Taps" prank-call part of his radio show.
In 2019, Elvis Duran released his first book. It was published by Simon & Schuster. The book is titled Where Do I Begin? Stories (I Sort of Remember) from a Life Lived Out Loud. This book became a New York Times bestseller, meaning many people bought and read it.
Awards and Recognition
Elvis Duran and his morning show have received many awards and nominations. They were named "Best Morning Show" by New York's Achievement in Radio Awards. He also won "Personality of the Year" from the Radio Music Awards. Billboard Magazine Radio nominated him for "Best Top 40 Disc Jockey."
In 2014, Out magazine included Duran on their "20th Anniversary Out 100" list. This list celebrates influential people in the LGBT community. In 2015, Elvis Duran was honored by being added to the National Radio Hall of Fame. The Today Show celebrated this important achievement with him.
Duran was also honored at the 2016 GLAAD Manhattan Awards for his contributions to the community. On March 2, 2017, Elvis Duran received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This is a very special honor for entertainers. On April 9, 2018, he was added to the National Association of Broadcasters's Broadcasting Hall of Fame. He joined famous TV game shows like Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune in this honor.
Helping Others
Elvis Duran is involved in many charitable activities. He is on the board of directors for Rock & Rawhide. This group helps animals in shelters by making their lives quieter and less stressful. They also work to help more animals find homes.
Duran also supports the Staten Island Zoo and the Robin Hood Foundation. He works closely with groups like GLAAD and The Trevor Project. These organizations help and support the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community.
Personal Life
In 2014, Elvis Duran had surgery and lost 110 pounds. He publicly shared that he is gay during a radio broadcast in 2010. In 2016, he was the grand marshal of the Miami Beach Gay Pride Parade.
Elvis Duran and his partner, Alex Carr, got engaged on July 13, 2018. They had a civil ceremony in New York on August 22, 2019. They then had a wedding ceremony on September 14, 2019, in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Film and TV Appearances
- Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995) - Radio D.J.
- Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! (2015) - Himself
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2021) - Paul Landy
