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YOU WONT BELIEVE: Prudence - What They Never Told You

‘Petty grievances’ and an alleged troublemaker: unsealed Murdoch court documents give rare glimpse into bitter succession battle

Rupert Murdoch said in newly released correspondence that it would be a disaster if his media empire fell into the ‘wrong hands’

The Guardian - AU

Dave Eggers: ‘Once you have a machine think and write for you, you’re cooked as a species’

As his new novel is published, the US author talks about nurturing the next generation of creatives, debating Sam Altman – and why he writes on a boat in San Francisco Bay

The Guardian - UK

Dynasty: The Murdochs review – who cares which billionaire will control even more billions?

This Netflix’s documentary about Rupert’s warring children blurs the lines with HBO drama Succession. But, ultimately, it’s a depressing catalogue of nepotism that it’s hard to be enthused about

The Guardian - UK

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Secrets, sexism and hypocrisy: Bonfire of the Murdochs reveals the family’s real succession drama

Does the world need another biography of Rupert Murdoch? It depends what it has to say and who has written it.

The Conversation

Artist Illustrates What Being A Woman Is Like (64 New Pics)

Planet Prudence, an artist from Belgium, creates candid illustrations that shine a light on the everyday struggles women encounter. Her comics have appeared on Bored Panda before, so many of our readers might already be familiar with her work.

Bored Panda

‘The Outer Worlds 2’ Director Explains the Fallout New Vegas Radio Idea They ‘Couldn't Realize’ Until Now

‘The Outer Worlds 2’ is Obsidian's most ambitious sequel yet, and that includes an astoundingly comprehensive radio system that leans into propaganda.

Inverse

Lachlan Murdoch: Net Worth, Career, and Key Facts as He Inherits Rupert's Media Empire

The succession issue within the Murdoch family is finally over. Here are some quick facts about Lachlan Murdoch as he was chosen to take over the media empire.

International Business Times UK

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Murdoch resolves succession drama – a win for Lachlan; a loss for public interest journalism

Rupert Murdoch has succeeded in securing his vision for the future of News Corporation, the global media empire he has always thought of as his family business.

The Conversation

Lachlan Murdoch is now in control of News Corp and its Australian newspapers are safe – for now

Eldest son will now be what Rupert Murdoch has described as ‘protector of the conservative voice in the English-speaking world’

The Guardian - AU

Rupert Murdoch seals deal passing control of media empire to eldest son

Legal settlement ensures Lachlan Murdoch will take control of sprawling media portfolio after 94-year-old mogul’s death.

Al Jazeera

The real life succession: Lachlan Murdoch wins control of family empire and takes the reins of Fox Corporation

The deal has ended litigation between the family after Rupert, 94, tried and failed to change the family trust and give control to his son, Lachlan

The Independent UK

Cinema, regenerated: Meet the Doctor Who fans who watched the finale on the big screen

IN FOCUS: At Hackney’s Castle Cinema, Whovians watched Ncuti Gatwa transform into Billie Piper with popcorn in hand, reports Kathryn Bromwich. Could it be the future of our cinema industry in a time of crisis?

The Independent UK

Nevada hearing may give first public view into legal spat over control of Murdoch media empire

A hearing Wednesday before Nevada’s high court could provide the first public view into a secretive case about who will control Rupert Murdoch’s media empire after he dies

The Independent UK

The Reluctant Royal: release date, cast and everything we know about the Hallmark Channel movie

A mechanic discovers that he has a royal connection in The Reluctant Royal. Here's everything we know about the Hallmark Channel movie.

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Fortune

When Rupert Murdoch dies, James Murdoch says he may move to rein in Fox News

Fox has already paid $787 million to settle a defamation case after it broadcast unfounded allegations that the 2020 U.S. presidential vote was manipulated

The Guardian - AU

James Murdoch lays bare his relationship with ‘misogynist’ father amid succession fight in rare interview

Rupert Murdoch’s second son reveals bitter details that set the scene for court battle for News Corp empire

The Conversation

Memo to Rupert Murdoch: now is the time to sell Fox News

The hubristic afterglow at Fox News following Donald Trump’s election victory was rudely punctured by the Nevada Probate Commissioner Edmund Gorman. The commissioner ruled against the action brought by Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch, and in favour of Lachlan’s siblings – Prudence, Elisabeth and James.

Salon

The battle over Murdoch's media empire

The media mogul's bid to give his son Lachlan control over his Fox News media empire failed

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Al Jazeera

Real-life ‘Succession’: What is the latest Murdoch family drama all about?

Disagreements over the ownership of the Murdoch Family Trust have led to a legal battle.

The Independent UK

Succession actor expresses ‘empathy’ towards Murdoch family amid real-life drama

‘My feeling is ‘I take that very seriously’’ said Strong after hearing about the Murdoch family situation

Fortune

Rupert Murdoch’s children started 'secretly discussing' the future of his empire after seeing a ‘Succession’ episode

The plans were “intended to help avoid a real-life repeat” of the hit HBO show.

Salon

Murdoch loses bid to change family trust

Murdoch tried to give his son Lachlan control of his media empire to preserve Fox News’ conservative slant

Evening Standard

The Succession scene that sparked the Murdochs' court case turmoil: how life imitated art imitating life

Leaks from a court case in Nevada have revealed the Murdoch children are locked in a new battle for control of their father’s media empire... and Succession may have kickstarted it

The Conversation

Rupert Murdoch loses his legal battle, leaving future of media empire in the balance

In the seemingly never-ending psychodrama surrounding Rupert Murdoch and his family, life has imitated art. Again.

The Independent UK

Rupert Murdoch loses Fox News ‘Succession case’ in bitter family row

The trust divides control of the company equally among four of Rupert Murdoch’s children after he dies

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