This story is about an ageing conservative media mogul whose refusal to hand over the reins has splintered his family and triggered an all-encompassing battle for power. Sound familiar?
, HBO’s acclaimed drama series, well, not really. It’s about one of the real-world inspirations for the show.
Speaking with those close to Murdoch and individuals within his organisation, Sherman uncovers the recent feuds that have eroded the empire, the similarities betweenHere are the most intriguing, and occassionally bizarre, things we learned from the story., we’ve watched Logan Roy use his children as pawns in a chess game, unconvinced that any could be heir to the throne. When it comes to Murdoch, he too is crippled by indecision when picking a successor.
“James is a lone wolf,” a former News Corp executive said. Meanwhile, Elisabeth wants to make amends. “She’s terrified of Rupert dying mad at her,” the source said.Rupert Murdoch is a romantic. Oh, and he lovesThe story also digs deep into how the Fox News executive wooed his fourth wife, 1970s fashion icon Jerry Hall. After a few old-fashioned phone calls, the pair went on a date in New York.
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