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business1 month ago•6 min saved

Murdoch’s leverage could push NFL to rethink Fox in the next rights cycle

Rupert Murdoch’s political leverage is framed as pressuring the NFL to keep games on Fox at a favorable price as streaming expands and rights are renegotiated in 2030; a House Judiciary antitrust hearing highlighted the NFL exemption and the growing impact of streaming on fans and bidders. Florio suggests Fox could be sidelined if competition among bidders intensifies, illustrating how Murdoch’s influence and the broader streaming push could reshape the league’s broadcast landscape.

via Awful Announcing|

#antitrust #business #fox

media2 months ago•19 min saved

Murdoch’s California Post Promises Big Noise in LA Media—But Who’s Listening?

Murdoch’s California Post, LA’s New York Post–style launch, is making waves with bold headlines and daily newsletters to disrupt local politics and Hollywood coverage, but after three months it has not disclosed readership or subscription figures, prompting questions about its actual reach in California.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#california-post #los-angeles #media

politics3 months ago•13 min saved

Court tosses Trump's $10B suit tied to WSJ Epstein reporting

A federal judge dismissed Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch over coverage linking him to Jeffrey Epstein, ending the high-profile case.

via AP News|

#defamation #dismissing #epstein

politics3 months ago•3 min saved

Miami Judge Dismisses Trump Defamation Suit Over Epstein Letter, Allows Amended Filing

A Florida federal judge dismissed Trump’s $10 billion defamation suit against Rupert Murdoch and The Wall Street Journal over a WSJ article about a birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein, ruling Trump failed to plausibly show actual malice; the judge allowed him to amend and refile the case in Miami.

via CNBC|

#defamation #epstein #murdoch

media-and-politics9 months ago•4 min saved

Trump Targets TikTok's Influence and Ownership in New Policies

The article discusses the potential sale of TikTok to billionaire conservatives like Rupert Murdoch and Larry Ellison, who plan to turn it into a platform for right-wing propaganda, raising concerns about increased bias, reduced regulation, and the erosion of ethical content, with parallels drawn to other media consolidation efforts.

via Techdirt.|

#ellison #media-and-politics #murdoch

world9 months ago•2 min saved

Trump Approves TikTok Deal with Murdochs and Dell for US Control

President Donald Trump indicated that billionaires Rupert Murdoch, Michael Dell, and Larry Ellison could be involved in a potential deal for the U.S. to take control of TikTok, amid ongoing negotiations with China and legislative efforts to ban the app, which is owned by ByteDance and faces concerns over data security and influence.

via AP News|

#deal #dell #murdoch

business9 months ago•2 min saved

Murdoch Family and Billionaires Likely to Join TikTok Deal

President Trump indicated that Lachlan and Rupert Murdoch, along with other investors like Larry Ellison and Michael Dell, are likely to be involved in a deal to spin off TikTok's US operations, with Fox Corp and other firms in talks to back the US-focused company, which would be majority American-owned and controlled.

via TechCrunch|

#business #bytedance #investment

business9 months ago•2 min saved

Trump Indicates Murdochs, Dell, and Oracle in TikTok U.S. Deal

President Trump announced that tech and media leaders Larry Ellison, Michael Dell, and the Murdochs will be involved in a consortium to acquire TikTok's US operations, potentially replacing the previously mentioned Oracle-led group, as part of a broader effort to ensure American control over the platform's data and operations.

via CNN|

#business #dell #ellison

business10 months ago•1 min saved

Lachlan Murdoch solidifies control of media empire amid family and financial battles

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.

via The Economist|

#business #fox #lachlan-murdoch

business10 months ago•0 min saved

Murdoch Family Resolves Succession Dispute, Lachlan Maintains Control

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.

via The Washington Post|

#business #lachlan-murdoch #media-empire

business10 months ago•3 min saved

Lachlan Murdoch Secures Leadership of Fox and News Corp in Family Settlement

Lachlan Murdoch gains control of voting shares in Fox and News Corp. after a family settlement ending a long-standing dispute among Rupert Murdoch's children, which clarifies control and reduces internal conflicts within the media giants.

via Variety|

#business #family-settlement #fox

legal11 months ago•2 min saved

Murdoch and Trump Agree to Delay Depositions Amid Legal and Health Disputes

President Trump and Rupert Murdoch have agreed to postpone Murdoch's deposition in a libel lawsuit related to a WSJ report on Epstein, until after a court ruling on the case's dismissal, with Murdoch also providing health updates as part of the agreement.

via Axios|

#deposition #lawsuit #legal

law11 months ago•7 min saved

Trump Demands Murdoch's Deposition in Epstein Lawsuit

President Trump has filed a defamation lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch and the Wall Street Journal, alleging personal defamation related to a story about Jeffrey Epstein. The lawsuit seeks to compel Murdoch to testify under oath, citing his age and health issues. The case highlights tensions between Trump and Murdoch's media outlets, reflecting broader political and media conflicts.

via NPR|

#law #lawsuit #media

legal11 months ago•2 min saved

Trump Urges Rapid Deposition of Murdoch in Epstein Defamation Case

Donald Trump, 79, is seeking to have Rupert Murdoch, 94, deposed within two weeks in a $10 billion lawsuit, citing health concerns and Murdoch's alleged involvement in a report about a letter to Jeffrey Epstein, which Trump denies writing. The lawsuit stems from a Wall Street Journal article and highlights tensions between Trump and Murdoch's media outlets.

via The Daily Beast|

#deposition #jeffrey-epstein #lawsuit

law1 year ago•3 min saved

Trump Sues Media Giants Over Epstein and Personal Claims

President Donald Trump has filed a libel lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal, its parent company, Rupert Murdoch, and two reporters over a report claiming he wrote a 'bawdy' note to Jeffrey Epstein, which Trump denies writing. The case highlights ongoing tensions surrounding Epstein case files and media relations.

via BBC|

#epstein #law #lawsuit