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Murdoch: No fifth wedding

Rupert Murdoch, 92, seems to have decided there will be no fifth trip down the aisle. Not yet anyway. Reports suggest Murdoch has split with Ann Lesley Smith, a 66-year-old four-time married former dental hygienist turned conservative radio host. Among much speculation in US press is that Murdoch wasn’t ‘comfortable’ with Smith’s evangelical Christianity. The […]

April 5, 2023

Murdochs on Dominion’s witness list  

Rupert Murdoch and his son Lachlan (pictured) are on the witnesses list of voting-machine maker Dominion for their landmark defamation trial next month. Lawyers have listed more than 50 witnesses that they intend to question during the six-week trial in Delaware, including the Murdochs, Fox News chief executive Suzanne Scott and Fox primetime stars Tucker […]

March 29, 2023

Spain: Record pay-TV audience

The existing 73 pay thematic channels in Spain drew 21 million viewers in February, representing 45.5 per cent of the population and breaking and a new audience record, according to Barlovento Comunicación.The most widely watched pay-TV channels are DAZN LaLiga, followed by LaLiga TV (Movistar Plus), AXN, Fox, Liga de Campeones (Movistar Plus), TNT, Calle […]

March 2, 2023From David Del Valle in Madrid

LPTV Broadcasters Association appoints Padden

The LPTV Broadcasters Association has announced that Preston Padden is the new Chief Strategist of the Association as well as becoming a member of the Board of Directors. Frank Copsidas, Founder and President commented: “We are not only excited, but truly honored to have Preston join the LPTV Broadcasters Association as our Chief Strategist as […]

March 2, 2023

More Murdoch revelations in Fox libel trial

Fresh court documents reveal that Rupert Murdoch acknowledged under oath that Fox News hosts did endorse Donald Trump’s lie that the 2020 election was stolen. The admission is the latest in the $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit brought against Fox News by the voting machine company Dominion Voting Systems, which has accused the channel, and its […]

February 28, 2023

Fox Weather expands distribution

Fox Weather, Fox News Media’s free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) weather service, has expanded its distribution in the US to include Optimum, Spectrum and LG Channels. Foz Weather President, Sharri Berg, commented: “Fox Weather has now become a destination for viewers across many major providers with this expanded distribution. I am incredibly proud of America’s […]

February 28, 2023

FOX News Audio expands true crime content

FOX News Audio will expand its true crime content with a new weekly podcast as well as a True Crime Minute for smart speakers. Adding to FOX News Audio’s existing true crime catalogue which includes podcasts such as What About Holly? and House of Broken Dreams, among others, the expansion will result in new crime content […]

February 27, 2023

The Saudi Cup to air in 170 territories

Now entering its fourth year, The Saudi Cup will be distributed around the globe by 35 broadcasters in 170 territories on February 24th and 25th, further extending the reach of the $20 million event. The Group 1 Saudi Cup continues to rise in reputation as one of horseracing’s premier events. This is reflected by a […]

February 20, 2023

Murdoch ‘never believed’ Fox News election claims

Rupert Murdoch described allegations that the 2020 US election was stolen as “damaging” and “crazy” even though his Fox News continued to air the claims, according to depositions in the defamation lawsuit against the network by Dominion, the voting machine company. Apparently, Murdoch repeatedly emailed his concerns to Fox News chief executive Suzanne Scott. Those […]

February 17, 2023

50 Cent signs Fox Entertainment deal

Emmy and Grammy Award-winning producer, director, actor and recording artist Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson and Fox Entertainment have entered into a non-exclusive multi-project broadcast direct deal. Jackson, through his production company G-Unit Film & Television, will develop scripted dramas, live-action comedies and animated series that would air on Fox.  Series created under the deal will […]

February 15, 2023By Nik Roseveare