Lachlan Murdoch just pulled off a $22 billion streaming deal his father could only dream of

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Lachlan and Rupert Murdoch at a tennis match. Their Fox is buying Roku.
Lachlan Murdoch and Rupert Murdoch's Fox is buying Roku. But why?

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Why Rupert Murdoch is leaning on Trump in his fight with the NFL

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Rupert Murdoch looks at President Donald Trump during an event at the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC on February 03, 2025.
Rupert Murdoch and Donald Trump — shown here in February 2025 — are allies who also spar with each other.

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See the lavish homes 5 billionaires are selling — and why it could be tough for them to find buyers

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aerial view of pritzker estate
One of the largest homes in the country is still on the market.

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A studio exec put a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment in 'Fight Club' as a jab at Rupert Murdoch

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Brad Pitt and Edward Norton in "Fight Club."

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Battles with Rupert Murdoch and gaining David Fincher's respect: How 'Fight Club' went from box-office bust to '90s cult classic

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"Fight Club" wasn't a hit upon its 1999 release. Now, it's considered a cult classic.

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When Bill Mechanic was the chairman and CEO of Fox Filmed Entertainment, he had one simple operating principle: Get in trouble.

Judge tosses Trump's lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch over Epstein birthday letter

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President Donald Trump on April 6, 2026
President Donald Trump on April 6, 2026

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A $22 billion media empire, 6 children, and a succession battle: Meet the Murdoch family

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James, Elisabeth, Rupert, and Lachlan Murdoch at an event in 2007.
James, Elisabeth, Rupert, and Lachlan Murdoch at an event in 2007.

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A 'Succession'-style settlement keeps Rupert Murdoch's media empire intact. But not forever.

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Rupert Murdoch at the Breakthrough Prize Ceremony in Santa Monica, California, April 2025
A new settlement means Rupert Murdoch's son Lachlan will control the family business after Rupert dies.

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The real-life 'Succession' fight for control of the Murdoch media empire has come to an end

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Rupert Murdoch with his sons Lachlan Murdoch (L) and James Murdoch (R) in 2016 — before the latest chapter of their bitter succession dispute began.

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Rupert Murdoch finally sold his Manhattan penthouse for about half what he paid. Take a look inside the $23.8 million apartment.

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The living area in Rupert Murdoch's apartment in NYC.
Rupert Murdoch bought the penthouse in 2014 for $43 million.

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