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ELVIS DURANBIOGRAPHY
Elvis Duran considers himself the host of the party on his
national radio show, which is the most listened to Top 40
morning show in the U.S. that consistently ranks #1 across
multiple demographics and top markets. Broadcasting live
from New York's Z100, Duran and his on-air crew entertain
listeners with up-to-the-minute entertainment and pop
culture news, celebrity guests, hit songs, and regular
features such as the gossipy "Entertainment Report," the
news-worthy "Headlines," and the ever-popular prank
Phone Taps.
Duran's radio career has spanned 30 years and has included both host and program
director duties at Philadelphia's WIGQ and Austin's KBTS, as well as stints at Z-93 in Atlanta and
KRBE Houston. He began hosting his daily radio show on New York's Z100 in April 1996. 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
Media and Entertainment. In only a year, Elvis Duran and the Morning Show added more than
30 stations. Today, he's heard on over 80 radio stations including 96.5 KISS FM/WAKS-FM in
Cleveland, Channel 99.9/WDKF-FM in Dayton, KISS 107.5/KKDM-FM in Des Moines, Z-
104/WZEE-FM in Madison, Y100/WHYI-FM in Miami/Ft. Lauderdale, and Q102/WIOQ-FM in
Philadelphia. The show also airs on XM Satellite Radio, iHeartRadio.com, the iHeartRadio
mobile app, and The Elvis Duran Channel on www.ElvisDuran.com.
In 2012, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment signed Duran to a new long-term deal.
He continues hosting his hit syndicated show while expanding his role in such areas as talent
and programming development, as well as serving as a spokesperson for the company.
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The radio industry has honored Duran and his program 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 Elvis Duran for the 2012 NAB Marconi Award for Network/Syndicated
Personality of the Year. Additionally, Duran served as an event chair for the GLAAD Manhattan
Awards in 2012 where he was also honored for his contributions to the community. In 2014,
Elvis was selected as an 'Out 100' honoree, and is featured on the publications' 20th
Anniversary List in their Novemeber/December issue. After his incredible life transofrmation,
Elvis was profiled in People Magazine regarding his inspiring weight loss story. Referred to as
"the most important radio DJ in the country" by Huffington Post, Duran was named
'Broadcaster of the Year' by the New York State Broadcasters Association. In 2015, he received
the prosteigous honor of being inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame.
Today, not only is Duran a driving force in radio, but he's also been making the
television rounds. As a regular guest on the Today Show, Duran appears on his own bi-monthly
segment called "Elvis Duran's Artist of The Month," which features an up-and-coming artist he's
discovered. In addition, Elvis has co-hosted Entertainment Tonight's live Grammy Red Carpet
Show alongside Nancy O'Dell on POP Television two years in a row. Elvis also has been a guest
on Jimmy Fallon, Access Hollywood, The Talk, Wendy Williams, The Dr. Oz Show, ABC's
Nightline, CNN, Extra TV, and more.
Beyond the studio, Duran is a committed philanthropist. This past April, Elvis was asked
to be the Grand Marshal for Miami Beach Pride, and invited Iggy Azalea to be his Guest of
Honor throughout the weekend's festivites. The entire Morning Show participated in the
parade, and also hosted a fundraising event to benefit the LGBTQ community. He's the co-chair
of Rosie's Theater Kids, an organization that brings enrichment through theater and the arts to
underprivileged Manhattan children. 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.
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In addition, Duran is a contributor to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, as well as the
Staten Island Zoo's annual endowment, the Robin Hood Foundation, which fights poverty in
New York City, Alex's Lemonade Stand, and Musicians On Call, an organization that provides
live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities. As an advocate for
the LGBT community, Elvis also works closely with GLAAD and takes part in their national Spirit
Day campaign.
The "maitre'd of the mornings" loves traveling the world and enjoys great movies,
books, wines and restaurants. He's also hooked on such TV shows as The Crown, American
Horror Story, and Black Mirror. Easily accessible, Duran regularly chats with fans on Facebook,
Instagram, and Twitter.
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