James Murdoch
James Murdoch is a business executive and the youngest son of Rupert Murdoch, known for his leadership positions within the family's media companies. He has often taken a more progressive stance compared to his siblings. He was recently mentioned in the news as part of Rupert's contentious plan to amend the family trust, which could limit his influence in the family's media empire.
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James Murdoch has been in the media business for a long time and is seen as a serious supporter of quality journalism.
The creation of a new Murdoch empire
New Zealand· 2026-05-30
He is one of the children of Anna Murdoch-Mann.
Anna Murdoch-Mann, mother of News Corp heir, dies aged 81
United Kingdom· 2026-02-21
James is another son of Anna Murdoch and Rupert Murdoch, involved in the family succession dispute.
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch’s second wife dies at 81
Australia· 2026-02-21
James Murdoch is the main shareholder of Art Basel and sees its role as bringing art and market together.
Kunst ist aber nicht Sache der Politik
Switzerland· 2026-02-10
James Murdoch has expressed feelings of betrayal towards his father Rupert regarding family business decisions.
How the new order of the Murdoch dynasty is playing outUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-24
James Murdoch is a major shareholder of MCH Group and is pushing for the Art Basel brand to be a revenue generator.
Die Art Basel geht nach KatarSwitzerland· 2025-12-23
James Murdoch found out after making an audacious move to become the biggest shareholder in ITV in 2006.
‘The UK needs some media free of US control’: Comcast’s move for ITV starts to focus minds | ITVUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-14
James Murdoch is one of Rupert Murdoch's sons who has faced challenges in the family business.
אופרת הסבון במעצמת התקשורת העולמית
Israel· 2025-09-26
James, Elisabeth and Prudence Murdoch are viewed as more liberal.
The secret loan to secure Rupert Murdoch’s successionAustralia· 2025-09-15
James Murdoch walked away with $1.1bn after the family feud was settled.
How the US right wing is taking over news media and choking press freedom | US newsUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-14
James Murdoch has faced challenges in his bid to succeed his father Rupert due to ideological differences.
Así es Lachlan, el triunfador de la temporada final del ‘Succession’ de Rupert Murdoch que perpetuará su revolución conservadora | Economía
Spain· 2025-09-14
James Murdoch is Lachlan's brother and was previously seen as a potential threat to Lachlan's position.
Lachlan’s win means mates Down Under can breathe easilyAustralia· 2025-09-11
James Murdoch was disappointed by the outcome but felt he had no choice.
inside ‘immortal’ Rupert Murdoch’s last big deal – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-09-11
James Murdoch has not held a position in his father's media empire since 2020 and is pursuing his own goals as an investor and art collector.
Investment in MCH ist für James Murdoch noch immer ein FlopSwitzerland· 2025-09-10
James Murdoch renounces his rights in exchange for a financial settlement.
Rupert Murdoch règle sa succession : « Ce “deal” assure la survie de son groupe de médias et son rôle majeur dans la promotion des idées ultraconservatrices »
France· 2025-09-10James Murdoch consented to exit the family oversight structure as part of the agreement.
Družina Murdoch določila, kdo bo prevzel nadzor nad medijskim imperijem
Slovenia· 2025-09-10
James has been most vocal about his disdain for the media empire and what it stood for.
What’s to become of Rupert Murdoch’s children James, Elisabeth and Prudence?Australia· 2025-09-10
James Murdoch has publicly criticized the media coverage of climate change and his father's business practices.
Murdochovo impérium, ktoré inšpirovalo známy seriál, zdedí najstarší syn
Slovakia· 2025-09-09
James Murdoch has been critical of his father's media empire and its political stance.
Murdoch-Nachfolge geregelt: Lachlan sichert konservativen KursSwitzerland· 2025-09-09
James publicly slammed News Corp and Fox’s coverage of climate change in 2020.
Succession to News Corp signals continuity, not radical changeAustralia· 2025-09-09
James Murdoch agreed to give up his claims in the family succession arrangement.
Rupert Murdoch succession battle: Eldest son Lachlan to control media empire; siblings to get $1.1 billion payout each
India· 2025-09-09
James Murdoch is one of the dissenting heirs involved in the family trust dispute.
How Rupert Murdoch’s succession plan unravelled, and what the high-stakes family drama means for the future of his media empireAustralia· 2025-09-09
James Murdoch has publicly expressed dissatisfaction with the programming of Fox News.
Kultur: die neusten MeldungenSwitzerland· 2025-09-09
James Murdoch holds more liberal political views than his father and younger brother.
Los Murdoch ponen fin a su batalla estilo ‘Succesion’ con un acuerdo que blinda el perfil conservador del imperio de Rupert Murdoch | Comunicación y MediosSpain· 2025-09-09James Murdoch will also receive a payout for giving up his shares in the media empire controlled by Lachlan.
Murdoch, accordo di famiglia da 3,3 miliardi: a Lachlan il controllo dell’impero
Italy· 2025-09-09James Murdoch is leaving the business and will receive around $1 billion for his shares.
Дети медиамагната Мердока урегулировали спор о наследстве — РБК
Russia· 2025-09-09
James Murdoch is one of Rupert Murdoch's children who could potentially mount a coup to oust Lachlan.
Lachlan Murdoch cements control of family media empire, including Fox and WSJ
Canada· 2025-09-09James has in recent years distanced himself from his family's business, citing disagreements over editorial content.
Murdochs reach deal in succession battleUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-09
James Murdoch has been troubled by Fox News Channel’s right-wing programming and has supported progressive groups.
Murdoch family resolves succession dispute with Lachlan remaining in control of media empire
United States· 2025-09-09James Murdoch will be a beneficiary of a trust that will house the proceeds of the sale.
Lachlan Murdoch to cement control of family media empire in new deal – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-08