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The Murdoch family will battle in court this month over patriarch Rupert Murdoch’s plan to place eldest son Lachlan in charge of its news companies.
Activist investor Starboard is challenging the dual-class share structure of News Corp. that has amplified the Murdoch family’s say in the company.
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Rupert Murdoch, 93-year-old chairman emeritus of Fox Corporation and News Corp., marries retired molecular biologist Elena Zhukova, 67.
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LeBron James and Bronny James aren’t officially the first father-son duo to play in the NBA yet, but they still delivered some preseason magic.
Lachlan Murdoch shares his father Rupert’s right-wing politics and enthusiasm for the family media empire, leading analysts to believe the son’s corporate direction won’t depart much from what the elder Murdoch set forth.
Prince Harry’s attorney accused Rupert Murdoch of knowing about News Group Newspapers’ alleged use of phone hacking and other illegal info-gathering tactics.
LeBron James’ production company the SpringHill Co. is reportedly in talks to merge with Fulwell 73, the London-based studio behind ‘The Kardashians.’
Lakers star LeBron James encourages his followers on social media to vote for Kamala Harris in the upcoming presidential election.
Murdoch will be chairman emeritus of Fox Corp. and News Corp., while his son Lachlan will become the sole chairman in charge of the companies.
Anne Dias, who raised questions about Fox News coverage following the Jan. 6 insurrection, will leave the board in November.