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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 dePeyster, who died aged 81 on February 17, 2026, was Rupert Murdoch’s steady, elegant partner for three decades and mother to Elisabeth, Lachlan and James; she helped safeguard their inheritance and influence after the 1998 divorce, balanced philanthropy with a cosmopolitan life, and remained a key matriarchal figure in the Murdoch dynasty.
Anna Murdoch-Mann, writer and former News Corp director, has died at 81 in Palm Beach, Florida. Born Anna Torv in Glasgow, she was Rupert Murdoch’s wife for 31 years, mother to Elisabeth, James and Lachlan, and a philanthropist who served on hospital boards; she wrote several novels, including Family Business, and was made a Dame of the Order of St Gregory in 1998.
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.
Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. is launching The California Post on January 26 in Los Angeles, aiming to provide populist, entertaining journalism that challenges the local media landscape, with a focus on local politics, sports, and gossip.
The Murdoch family is experiencing deep divisions following a court settlement that cut Elisabeth, James, and Prudence out of the family business, with ongoing tensions and irreconcilable differences between Rupert Murdoch and his children, especially with Lachlan now leading the company and the family fractured both privately and corporately.
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.
President Trump claimed that prominent US investors including Rupert Murdoch, Lachlan Murdoch, Michael Dell, and Larry Ellison are involved in a potential deal to bring TikTok under US control, though details about the deal's terms, timing, and leadership remain unclear.
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.
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 News Corp plans to launch The California Post in Los Angeles, aiming to challenge The Los Angeles Times with a tabloid-style newspaper and capitalize on the digital success of the New York Post, potentially sparking a new media rivalry in the region.
President Trump's legal team has requested that Rupert Murdoch be deposed within 15 days due to his age and health concerns, in relation to a $10 billion libel lawsuit over an article about Trump's connections with Jeffrey Epstein. The lawsuit involves The Wall Street Journal and other News Corp entities, with Trump seeking documents related to the article's publication. Murdoch's health issues and access to relevant information are cited as reasons for expedited deposition.