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Episode Date: March 16, 2026Rupert Murdochs media empire saga reaches a resolution as his eldest son Lachlan secures leadership, while sisters Prudence, Elisabeth, Grace, and Chloe join a new family trust. Support th...e show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/888c79d768d46313
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On March 16th, here's the latest in entertainment and celebrity news.
Ruper Murdoch has six children from three marriages, and they've been at the center of a battle over his massive media empire.
The 93-year-old tycoon favored his eldest son Lackland as successor, leading to a court fight with some of his kids over the family trust.
Earlier this year, Rupert tried to dissolve the original trust to sell shares and hand control to Lachlan.
After more than a year of tension, they reached a deal announced on September 8th,
2025. Prudence, the oldest at 67, was born to his first wife in 1958 and mostly stayed out of the
public eye. She had some rocky moments with her dad, but worked early on at one of his newspapers.
Elizabeth 57 carved her own path in TV production, launching a company that created hit shows
before selling it to her father's firm for. $674 million. She later started fresh with new
successes like the series Chernobyl. Meanwhile, 54-year-old Lachlan,
has long been groomed for leadership, rising through key roles at News Corp and Fox.
The settlement locks him in as the sole heir, with sisters Grace and Chloe included in a new
family trust. A quick thank you to our sponsor of today's episode.
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