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Netflix released a four‑part docuseries trailer for Dynasty: The Murdochs, which chronicles the behind‑the‑scenes fight to control Rupert Murdoch’s empire, focusing on tensions between Rupert and his heirs Lachlan, James, Elisabeth, and Prudence MacLeod, using thousands of documents and interviews. Directed by Liz Garbus, the series debuts on Netflix on March 13, 2026.
Netflix debuts Dynasty: The Murdochs on March 13, a four-part docuseries tracing Rupert Murdoch’s rise and decades-long rift with his heirs, amid a recent Nevada trust battle; featuring interviews with journalists and media figures and recounting Fox News and the News of the World hacking scandal, it’s a must-watch for media buffs and Succession fans.
Anna Murdoch-Mann, author and philanthropist and former wife of Rupert Murdoch, died at 81 at her Palm Beach, Florida home. She helped shape News Corp during their 31-year marriage and had three children, including Lachlan, who now chairs the company; after their split Rupert remarried Wendi Deng and Murdoch-Mann was briefly removed from the News Corp board. She later remarried, authored three novels, and was active in philanthropy and Catholic charitable work.
Donald Trump indicated that Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch are likely to be part of a US investor group buying TikTok, with the deal involving American ownership and control over data, amid ongoing efforts to address national security concerns.
Lachlan Murdoch, Rupert Murdoch's eldest son, has been officially designated as the future leader of the Murdoch media empire, which includes Fox News and News Corp., following a long-standing rivalry with his brother James. Born in London and raised in New York, Lachlan has spent much of his life in Australia and the U.S., and has been involved in the family's media businesses since 1994. He is seen as more conservative and less politically active than his father, focusing on maintaining the center-right stance of the media outlets under his leadership, and has overseen significant financial success for the empire.
Lachlan Murdoch has secured control over his family's media empire, including Fox and News Corp, after a long-standing dispute, positioning him as a powerful figure in global media.
Lachlan Murdoch has solidified control over the Murdoch media empire after a $3.3 billion settlement, ending a family succession dispute and paving the way for aggressive dealmaking and strategic expansion in a changing media landscape, with Lachlan's influence set to shape the future of Fox and News Corp.,
The Murdoch family resolved a succession dispute by creating a new family trust that keeps control of News Corp and Fox Corp. with Lachlan Murdoch, while compensating his siblings with cash payouts and limiting their future share acquisitions, ending legal battles and securing Lachlan's leadership.
Rupert Murdoch and his son Lachlan have reached a deal with Murdoch's other children to resolve a legal dispute over the future control of the family media empire after Murdoch's death.
Lachlan Murdoch has finalized a $3.3 billion deal to gain control of the Murdoch family media empire, ensuring its conservative stance and long-term leadership until 2050, resolving a decades-long family succession dispute.
Rupert Murdoch's attempt to amend his family trust to ensure his son Lachlan maintains control of his media empire was rejected by a Nevada probate commissioner. The decision, which found Murdoch acted in "bad faith" by trying to exclude Lachlan's siblings from control, could impact the conservative direction of Murdoch's media outlets. The ruling now awaits a district judge's decision, and Murdoch may explore other options to secure Lachlan's leadership.
A Nevada probate commissioner has rejected Rupert Murdoch's attempt to amend his family's trust to give his son Lachlan control of the media empire, including Fox News, to ensure its conservative stance. The ruling, described as a "carefully crafted charade," maintains equal control among Murdoch's four children. Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch plan to appeal, while the other siblings welcome the decision, hoping to rebuild family relationships.
A Nevada probate commissioner has blocked Rupert Murdoch's attempt to amend his family's trust to give his son, Lachlan Murdoch, control of his media empire, including Fox News, to maintain its conservative stance. The commissioner ruled that Murdoch and his son acted in "bad faith" in their efforts to change the irrevocable trust, which currently divides control equally among Murdoch's four children. The decision was welcomed by Murdoch's other children, who have less conservative views, while Murdoch plans to appeal the ruling.
A Nevada probate commissioner has rejected Rupert Murdoch's attempt to amend his family trust to give his son Lachlan control of his media empire, including Fox News, to ensure its conservative stance. The ruling, described as a "carefully crafted charade," maintains equal control among Murdoch's four children. Murdoch plans to appeal, while his other children welcome the decision, hoping to strengthen family relationships.
Rupert Murdoch's attempt to amend his family trust to favor his son Lachlan as the successor of his media empire has been blocked by a Nevada probate commissioner. The ruling, which followed secret testimonies from Murdoch family members, criticized Rupert and Lachlan for acting in "bad faith". The proposed amendment would have given Lachlan control over the media companies, aligning with Rupert's conservative views, but was contested by his other children. The decision has intensified family tensions, reminiscent of the TV series "Succession".