Rupert Murdoch explains why Fox dropped Time Warner bid
Rupert Murdoch has shared some of his thoughts on U.S. and British politics, the Scottish referendum for independence -- and why he aborted his company's $80-billion bid this summer for rival Time...
View ArticleRupert Murdoch's total compensation rises to $29.2 million in 2014
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch got a slight bump in overall pay for fiscal 2014. Murdoch's total compensation for his role as 21st Century Fox's chairman and chief executive rose to $29.2 million for the...
View ArticleRupert Murdoch shows off sons to shareholders, but keeps a firm grip
Rupert Murdoch had his modern media empire family on display for shareholders. The 83-year-old media mogul on Wednesday presided over 21st Century Fox's annual shareholders meeting, in which he was...
View ArticleJames Murdoch not ready to ditch cable TV for Internet just yet
While 21st Century Fox Inc.'s co-chief operating officer, James Murdoch, is enthusiastic about the dynamic future of television, he's not ready to give up on the established profit machines in the...
View ArticleFox lowers its earnings estimate
Rupert Murdoch's 21st Century Fox lowered its profit targets for its next fiscal year because of ratings struggles at the Fox Broadcasting network, unfavorable foreign exchange rates and consumers'...
View ArticleMedia executives' pay packages are still in stratosphere
Among captains of industry, entertainment executives continue to reap some of the biggest rewards when it comes to compensation. The biggest pay day so far went to Discovery Communications Chief...
View ArticleWall Street to Rupert Murdoch: You sure about those boys?
Shares of 21st Century Fox were little changed Thursday as the succession plan for Rupert Murdoch became clearer. The stock fell just 6 cents, or about 0.2%, to $32.90 in trading on Wall Street after...
View ArticleRupert Murdoch names sons to lead Fox
It's one of the world's biggest media companies, but Rupert Murdoch reminded everyone Thursday that it's still a family business - and his two sons, James and Lachlan, will be running it soon....
View ArticleRupert Murdoch's News Corp. to pay dividend to shareholders
Publishing company News Corp. said its finances are in good shape and that it would begin paying investors a semiannual cash dividend. The move, announced Thursday, was welcome news. Newspaper...
View ArticleVeteran Fox executive David Hill departing company
David Hill, the influential impresario of Fox Sports who developed snazzy gimmicks that turbo-charged the presentation of TV sports, is stepping down from his senior position at 21st Century Fox. The...
View ArticleCinemaCon: Fox previews awards slate with 'Revenant,''Martian,''Joy'
Most studios come to CinemaCon to show off their summer blockbusters -- flashy tentpole movies exhibitors know will bring hordes of filmgoers to their theaters. But 20th Century Fox took a different...
View Article'American Idol': Why Fox is axing the show after 15 seasons
It may seem hard to remember now, but a few years ago "American Idol" was such a huge hit that a rival TV executive called it a "monster" that should be killed. That wish has now been granted. Fox...
View ArticleDetails of Fox executive's slaying revealed in grand jury transcripts
Evan Smith recalled standing with his little brother in the foyer of John Creech's home in December 2010 and begging Creech to spare their father's life. Creech had recently learned that his wife was...
View ArticleFox heralds its 'Empire' to advertisers as 'Idol' fades away
Fox has entered the age of "Empire." The end of "American Idol" received just a passing mention at the network's upfront presentation to advertisers of its 2015-16 prime time lineup. The future now...
View ArticleRupert Murdoch's sons, taking charge of Fox media empire, will face new...
The entertainment empire Rupert Murdoch is turning over to his sons James and Lachlan will face far different challenges from the ones he encountered during the last 60 years.Murdoch's media...
View ArticleRupert Murdoch's family tree
Rupert Murdoch's sons will soon have new roles at 21st Century Fox. James Murdoch will be chief executive, and Lachlan will be executive co-chairman. Here's a look at his entire family: Rupert Murdoch...
View ArticleFor Rupert Murdoch's top aides, stepping aside is part of the job
For Rupert Murdoch's second in command, it might as well be part of the job description: a willingness to step aside for family succession plans. With the media mogul set to hand off control of 21st...
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