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Errol Flynn’s biographer calls him the greatest heartthrob of his time – but racist and a rapist too

Before Rupert Murdoch, there was Errol Flynn. The Tasmanian born Hollywood actor was arguably our most famous export to the United States until Murdoch moved in to control much of its media.

The Conversation

James Murdoch to acquire New York Magazine, Vox.com

James Murdoch says his company's acquisition of New York Magazine and the Vox Media ‌podcast network reflects "our deep commitment to ambitious journalism".

AAP

James Murdoch, media scion, strikes deal for New York Magazine and Vox

Media scion James Murdoch has struck a deal with the Vox Media digital company to acquire New York magazine, the Vox Media Podcast Network and the Vox editorial brand

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James Murdoch follows in family footsteps and buys New York magazine and Vox podcasts

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The Independent UK

James Murdoch makes his ‘Succession’ move and follows in dad’s footsteps with massive purchase of media giant

The 53-year-old is acquiring New York Magazine — which his father once owned — along with the Vox Media Podcast Network and Vox

The Independent UK

James Murdoch to acquire half of Vox Media in deal reportedly worth $300m

Deal is the biggest acquisition for Murdoch since family resolved dispute over future control of media holdings

The Guardian - US

Share Repurchases and More Gains Ahead: The Bullish Price Surprise in Fox Stock Is Worth a Second Look Here

Both of Fox’s share classes were in yesterday’s top 10 bullish price surprises. In Fox’s case, its shares were up more than 7% due to a reasonably healthy quarterly report, suggesting more gains are in the cards. Here’s why.

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Ted Turner, Rupert Murdoch Feud Explained: A 40-Year War That Almost Ended In A Fist Fight

The rivalry between Ted Turner and Rupert Murdoch, marked by personal animosity and business competition, shaped the cable news industry, culminating in Murdoch's Fox News overtaking Turner's CNN.

International Business Times UK

How Did Ted Turner Die? CNN Founder Passes Away Leaving $2.5 Billion Legacy

CNN founder Ted Turner has died aged 87 at his Florida estate after years living with Lewy body dementia, leaving behind a $2.5 billion fortune and a reshaped global news industry.

International Business Times UK

Ted Turner obituary

One of the great innovators of television who founded CNN, the first 24-hour cable news channel, and built a vast media empire

The Guardian - UK

At 75, Ted Turner told Fortune he gave himself 5 more years. He got 12—and spent them warning the world was ending

The CNN founder, who died Wednesday at 87, used a 2013 Fortune interview to handicap his own mortality and deliver a blunt warning about nuclear weapons, climate change, and overpopulation.

Fortune

Activist group takes aim at media with fresh campaign

An open letter to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, signed by a list of prominent Australians, argues for tougher media accountability.

AAP

Trump launches barrage of Truth Social attacks on the Supreme Court, the Wall Street Journal and wind farms

President claims that wind farms ‘kill the birds’ and that Supreme Court justices have shown ‘very little loyalty’

The Independent UK

One man can kill Bill Ackman’s $64 billion bid for Universal Music Group—and no one knows what he’ll do

The $64 billion fight for the label behind Taylor Swift, Drake, and Billie Eilish comes down to a single French billionaire.

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International Business Times UK

Judge Just Threw Out Trump's 'Formulaic' Lawsuit Against the Wall Street Journal Over a Birthday Letter to Jeffrey Epstein

On Monday a Florida federal judge threw out US President Donald Trumps £ 7.3 billion ($10 billion) lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) and its owner and media titan Rupert Murdoch.

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Donald Trump has $10bn lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal dismissed by a judge

After the paper published a disputed birthday note linked to Jeffrey Epstein, US president Donald Trump has had his $10 billion lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal dismissed by a judge.

Euronews

Judge dimisses Trump's lawsuit against WSJ over reporting on ties to Epstein

The judge, who was appointed by former president Barack Obama, gave Trump the opportunity to amend his complaint and refile the suit by 27 April.

Latin Times

Judge Rules Against Trump in $10 Billion Fight With Wall Street Journal Over Epstein Reporting

A federal judge on Monday dismissed President Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and its owner, Rupert Murdoch, dealing a setback to Trump's effort to punish the paper over its reporting on his past ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

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The Guardian - US

Judge dismisses Trump’s lawsuit against Wall Street Journal and Murdoch

Judge rules complaint fails to outline malice after Trump argued lewd drawing allegedly sent to Epstein at heart of story was fake

The Guardian - AU

Andrew Bolt swims against News Corp tide on Ben Roberts-Smith prosecution

News Corp commentator says defending the former soldier should not be seen as a test of patriotism. Plus: 7News reporter turns Spotlight on himself

The Guardian - UK

‘When the knife came up through the pool table, audiences gasped’: how Iraq war epic Black Watch conquered the world

It was the play that rocked a nation. The makers of the devastating drama, which transported audiences from a Fife pub to a war zone, recall how it grew and grew

The Guardian - AU

A feud ‘straight out of Succession’, a rental thriller and an ‘absolute ripper’: the best Australian books out in April

Each month Guardian Australia editors and critics pick the upcoming titles they have devoured – or can’t wait to get their hands on

The Guardian - UK

In the Print review – Rupert Murdoch hits trade unions with fake news in tense thriller

The media tycoon comes up against union boss Brenda Dean in Robert Khan and Tom Salinsky’s docudrama about the 80s Wapping dispute

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Megyn Kelly admits she sold Iraq War lies — says she won’t do it again for Donald Trump

If you see Megyn Kelly as a path to reawakened political clarity… you might want to keep the receipt.

International Business Times UK

Trump Iran War Decision Reportedly Influenced by Netanyahu, Murdoch and Conservative Allies Outside Government

Explore the private lobbying efforts by Netanyahu and Murdoch that influenced Trump's decision to engage in war with Iran, as revealed by a Bloomberg report.

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