"Jackman performed songs from The Greatest Showman, as well as covers of Sinatra tunes "Fly Me to the Moon" and "New York New York." He finished the birthday tribute with Peter Allen's "I Still Call Australia Home.""
"As head of News Corp, Murdoch owns dozens of tabloids and newspapers in the US, UK, and Australia, and he also founded Fox News in 1996. His ruthless tactics, advanced age, and apparent lack of trust in his adult children inspired HBO's Succession."
"Trump praised the "legendary" Murdoch, touting his "courage, vision, and determination," and saying he's "changed the world," which is undoubtedly true, though perhaps not for the better."
Hugh Jackman performed at conservative media mogul Rupert Murdoch's 95th birthday celebration, singing selections from The Greatest Showman and Sinatra covers including "Fly Me to the Moon" and "New York New York," concluding with Peter Allen's "I Still Call Australia Home." Murdoch, head of News Corp and founder of Fox News, owns numerous publications across the US, UK, and Australia. Donald Trump, who did not attend, sent video well-wishes praising Murdoch as legendary and crediting him with changing the world. Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner attended the event. Several of Murdoch's children, including James, Elisabeth, and Prudence, were absent from the celebration.
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