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; August 5, 1964) is a well-known American radio host. He is famous for hosting the daily morning radio program Elvis Duran and the Morning Show. This show is broadcast from Z100 in New York and is also heard on many other radio stations across the country.
Before becoming a big name at Z100, Duran worked at other radio stations. He was an on-air personality at WIOQ in Philadelphia. He also worked in Atlanta at Z-93 and in Houston at Power 104 KRBE. He started at Z100 hosting the afternoon show. In April 1996, he moved to the morning slot, where he has been ever since.
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Elvis Duran and the Morning Show
Elvis Duran started hosting his morning 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–Ft. Lauderdale.
In March 2009, the show made a big deal with Premiere Networks. This company helps broadcast radio shows to many stations. Since then, Elvis Duran and the Morning Show has been added to more than 75 stations. These include stations in places like Cape Cod, Cleveland, and Philadelphia. The show even started airing in Canada on CIRR-FM in Toronto in October 2020. You can also listen to the show on XM Satellite Radio, iHeartRadio.com, and the iHeartRadio mobile app.
Elvis Duran's Artist of the Month
Since 2013, Elvis Duran has had a special part on NBC's Today show. This segment is called "Elvis Duran's Artist of the Month." In this part, Duran chooses a new, rising artist to feature. He spotlights these artists once or twice a month. Most of the artists are from America, but some international acts have also been shown.
Other Projects and Books
In 2007, Duran started his own entertainment company called The Elvis Duran Group (EDG). This company creates different types of content for media. One of their first TV projects was a show called Phowned on Spike TV in 2010. This show was based on the "Phone Taps" prank-call segment from his radio show.
In 2019, Elvis Duran released his first book. It was published by Simon & Schuster and was 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 it was very popular.
Awards and Recognition
Elvis Duran and his morning show have won many awards and nominations. They have been recognized as "Best Morning Show" and "Personality of the Year." Billboard Magazine Radio nominated him for "Best Top 40 Disc Jockey."
In 2014, Duran was featured on Out magazine's "20th Anniversary Out 100" list. This list highlights influential people in the community. In 2015, Elvis Duran was honored by being added to the National Radio Hall of Fame. This is a very big achievement for a radio personality.
He also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on March 2, 2017. On April 9, 2018, he was inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters's Broadcasting Hall of Fame. This is another major honor in the world of broadcasting.
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 providing comfort items and encouraging adoptions.
Duran also supports the Staten Island Zoo and the Robin Hood Foundation. He works closely with organizations like GLAAD and The Trevor Project to support various community causes.
Personal Life
In 2014, Elvis Duran had surgery and lost 110 pounds. He is married to Alex Carr. They got engaged on July 13, 2018. They had a civil ceremony in New York on August 22, 2019. A larger wedding ceremony took place on September 14, 2019, in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Filmography
- Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995) - Radio D.J.
- Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! (2015) - Himself
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2021) - Paul Landy
