Rupert Murdoch's only fear: His mum

Dame Elisabeth Murdoch, Rupert's mother, has turned 100. The event was celebrated in Australia with a party for 500 guests, who were entertained by singer Jose Carreras. Rupert Murdoch paid tribute to his mother's love and wisdom. A family friend told the Daily Mail: "Dame Elisabeth is the only person Rupert has ever been scared of – I remember her ticking him off for playing bridge badly and him apologising like a small boy."