CJ Farley

Xbox One: What Gamers Need to Know

blogs.wsj.com — I'm trying hard to muster enthusiasm for the Xbox One, but it really chafes that the coming console won't be compatible with my 100-plus Xbox 360 games. This is not a rant, and I'm not a troll.

My Childhood in Tornado Alley

blogs.wsj.com — "I just ordered a storm shelter." The text popped up on my cell this morning from my father, who lives about 20 minutes' drive north of the Oklahoma neighborhoods flattened by Monday's tornadoes. My immediate reply was banal-something like "Good!"-but afterward it hit me. Something about this particular storm had spooked him.

Anthony Weiner Announces New York Mayoral Bid on YouTube

blogs.wsj.com — Anthony Weiner, the former Congressman whose career derailed after revelations that he had shared lewd photos via Twitter, is using YouTube to announce that he is running for mayor of New York City. In a video that runs a little over two minutes, Weiner begins by showing shots of his family life, calling it the best part of his day.

Who Won Dancing With the Stars? Kellie Pickler Named DWTS Champion

blogs.wsj.com — Kellie Pickler may not have won "American Idol" years ago, but she's a reality-show champion now. Despite a final four that could be predicted from almost the first night, "Dancing with the Stars" mustered up some suspense for the last night of Season 16 with two tightly matched couples, Disney Channel star Zendaya and Val Chmerkovskiy and Kellie and Derek Hough.

'Dancing With the Stars' Finale: DWTS Live Blog With Zendaya, Kellie Pickler, Aly Raisman and Jacoby Jones

blogs.wsj.com — The season finale of "Dancing With the Stars" is here! Who will take home the Mirrorball Trophy tonight? Follow Speakeasy's live blog.

'Dancing With the Stars' Finale: DWTS Live Blog With Zendaya, Kellie Pickler, Aly Raisman and Jacoby Jones

blogs.wsj.com — The season finale of "Dancing With the Stars" is here! Who will take home the Mirrorball Trophy tonight? Follow Speakeasy's live blog.

'Rapture-Palooza': Watch An Exclusive Clip

blogs.wsj.com — Being left behind is tough. The coming movie " Rapture-Palooza " tries to find the funny side of the apocalypse. In this exclusive clip, Lindsey (Anna Kendrick) and her boyfriend Ben (John Francis Daley), speak to their dead neighbor who is mowing his lawn - sans mower.

My Childhood in Tornado Alley

blogs.wsj.com — "I just ordered a storm shelter." The text popped up on my cell this morning from my father, who lives about 20 minutes' drive north of the Oklahoma neighborhoods flattened by Monday's tornadoes. My immediate reply was banal-something like "Good!"-but afterward it hit me. Something about this particular storm had spooked him.

Did Mazda Sponsor the Colbert Report's 'Obama Scandal Booth?' (Video)

blogs.wsj.com — "Let's head back to the Mazda Scandal Booth," said host Stephen Colbert during last night's Colbert report. The comedian was talking about an on-stage device that looked like he might have borrowed it from an old game show. Inside the transparent structure swirled pieces of paper inscribed with "scandals" affecting the White House.

Steven Spielberg Teams Up With Microsoft For a Halo TV Series

blogs.wsj.com — Microsoft's new Xbox One console, announced Tuesday at an invitation-only event at the company's headquarters, has a lot of new bells and whistles. But among the more surprising announcements was that Microsoft is developing a new television series based on its Halo space-war shooting franchise, along with Steven Spielberg.