Channel 2 in Nashville is reporting that one of the city's most popular DJ's is out at 105.9 The Rock. The station is calling it a a reduction in their workforce. Joe King, know on the air as "Joe Elvis" has been on the air at the station for over 20 years. "I'm very appreciative to Clear Channel. I've raised my boys working there and I wanted to say thank you to everyone who has listened for those past 23 years. Nashville has always rocked and that was always fun for me being in a country town playing great rock-and-roll, so that was kind of the fun edge of my job for me," he told Nashville's News 2. FULL STORY HERE
On Monday, Clear Channel's syndicated morning man Elvis Duran co-hosted the Today show with Hoda on NBC?s Kathie Lee and Hoda on Today live from New York City?s Rockefeller Plaza. This is the first time he was on the show for the entire hour co-hosting. Duran also delivers a monthly segment on Today called ?Elvis Duran?s Artist of the Month,? where he introduces rising stars to viewers.
WHTZ (Z100)/New York morning personality Elvis Duran will have a new co-host as of Monday: Bethany Watson joins the show, which is also syndicated nationally by Premiere. Watson comes over from Clear Channel sister KDWB/Minneapolis, where she's been co-hosting mornings with Dave Ryan.
"After an exhausting worldwide search, we found her!" Duran said. "Bethany brings lots of baggage, but the kind of baggage that makes for a fun, playful and thoughtful co-host. We can't wait to introduce her to our listeners Monday morning."
Z100 PD Sharon Dastur added, "Bethany has great chemistry with Elvis and the entire Morning Show, which will definitely entertain and engage listeners every morning. After meeting her for the first time, we could tell within the first five minutes that she'd be a perfect fit for the show. We are thrilled to have Bethany join the team."
(8/11/2012 6:58:30 PM) If so, I'de "do her" in a heartbeat!
LMFAO!!!
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At one point early on his career, Elvis Duran was doing afternoons, by himself, at Z100 in New York. Working at the legendary New York station is certainly not like bagging milk and eggs at the corner grocery, but it's also not as big as hosting mornings on a national platform. Duran's life at Z began in 1996 after stops in Philly, Austin, Atlanta and Houston. Clear Channel knew they had a superstar ready for the next level and debuted the "Elvis Duran in The Morning" program in 2009. Already on in close to 40 markets, the announcement yesterday that Duran and Clear Channel have signed another 5-year deal should help that number grew quickly. Duran tells Radio Ink both sides wanted the arrangement to be even longer. He's very happy working for Clear Channel, excited to be part of iHeartRadio and will also act as a Clear Channel company spokesman. Duran has 30 years in the business and we spoke to him yesterday about what it's like to be one of the biggest talents, with the biggest company, in the industry today.
Listen to our interview with Elvis Duran HERE
?We are thrilled to extend and expand our partnership with Elvis. He is a true creative genius with an unparalleled ability to connect with and entertain listeners across the country,? said John Hogan, Chairman and CEO of Channel Media and Entertainment. ?His intelligence, warmth, enthusiasm and wit really resonate with listeners and work incredibly well with our marketing partners. He is a remarkable talent and an incredible partner for Clear Channel. ?
Stating she's about to start a career on TV. Elvis Duran announced that Bermudez was leaving the syndicated morning show after more than 7 years. Duran said, on the air, "In those 7 years, this show has hit all sorts of highs, thanks to Carolina Bermudez."
Bermudez said "We talk every morning about how everyone should follow their dreams. I have chosen to leave the morning show to pursue an opportunity in television. It was not an easy decision. The bottom line was that I never want to live my life with regrets. Today, unfortunately, I'm announcing that I'm leaving the show. I wish I could do both. But life isn't fair sometimes. Leaving the job that you love is never easy." She'll be there until the end of May. Bermudez did not announce where she was headed on TV.
You can listen to the emotional Bermudez/Elvis Duran exchange on the air this morning HERE
(5/29/2012 5:49:46 PM) :( she will be there until the end of June* (5/29/2012 5:22:39 PM) THANK GOD!!!!
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Broadcasting live from Manchester, England, Elvis Duran welcomed Sir Richard Leese, the leader of the Manchester Council, to the morning show, resulting in a BBC News story about censorship. Katy Perry, who is in Manchester for her UK leg of her California Dreams tour, also stopped by the morning show. Audio of their conversation is available at www.elvisdurancom.
Read the BBC story about censorship HERE
Pictured are (from left to right): the morning show?s: Froggy, TJ, Carolina, Elvis, Katy Perry, Danielle, Skeery Jones, and Greg T.
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(AUDIO) Woman Alleging Fox Fight Calls Elvis
Bus driver Heather Bormann, who says she listens to the Elvis Duran Morning Show every morning on KIIS-FM in Cleveland, called in to share her story about her altercation with Matthew Fox on Sunday. Fox attempted to board her bus and when she wouldn?t let him, punches were exchanged. Duran asked Bormann, ?Matthew Fox didn?t hit you hard did he?? She said, ?He bruised me up pretty bad. My right leg from pretty much my mid-calf to above my knee is completely bruised up?yes, he got me in the taco?? Duran continued and asked, ?Did he seem to be out of sorts?? Bormann said, ?His eyes were very glassy and he stunk. He smelled like liquor. He smelled worse than my bus did and there were 17 guys drinking.?
Here's the full audio from the interview.
She went on to describe what happened after the police arrived. ?An off duty officer took him into custody. When the car showed up, they put him in the back of the car. The officer looked at me and said, ?Do you know who this guy is?? Yes, that?s the guy who assaulted me. He said, ?no do you know who this guy is?? The jerk that hit me. He goes, ?It?s Matthew Fox from Lost. I said I don?t care, he hit me and I hit him back.?
Co-host Carolina Bermudez asked if he or his representatives have reached out to her to offer an apology, to which Bormann responded, ?No. None of his people, nobody has reached out to me whatsoever not him, not his people?everybody is trying to contact him and he?s not talking to anybody.
Everybody is saying no comment for him.?When Duran asked if she would accept cash as an apology and drop charges, she said, ?That?s a question for my lawyers.?
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Always the trendsetter, Elvis Duran is at it again. Wanting to extend his brand to every corner of the broadcast world, Duran is going digital. Kathleen Heaney is the new boss at ElvisDuran.com. She arrives via the magazine business where she oversaw digital for Morris Visitor Publications in New York City, a monthly New York City tourism publication. At Rutgers Heaney was the fashion editor at the school paper before she picked up her Political Science degree on her way to the real world. Duran says when he first met Heaney he was speechless due to her enthusiasm, creativity and digital knowledge. Imagine that, a morning man speechless. She must be good.
Heaney is already developing a video channel for Duran's dot-com. It'll feature exclusive content from his morning show. She's also developing a daily fan newsletter. And, she's now responsible for keeping the site fresh with entertainment and pop culture news, creating and managing the site?s online store of Elvis Duran branded products, and developing opportunities for fans through social media. Duran's program is Syndicated via Premiere (owned by Clear Channel) and is now heard on over 40 stations. Check it out at http://www.elvisduran.com/
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