Washington (CNN) — In a major defeat for supporters of tougher gun laws, the U.S. Senate on Wednesday defeated a compromise proposal to expand background checks on firearms sales. The bipartisan plan brokered by Sens. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, and Pat Toomey, R-Pennsylvania, was backed by President Barack Obama in his push for a package of gun laws in the aftermath of the Newtown school massacre. However, fierce opposition by the powerful National Rifle Association led a backlash by conservative Republicans and a few Democrats from pro-gun states that doomed the amendment to the broader package of legislation. Due to…

WOW .. SAY ITS NOT SO!! .. BEYONCE FAKE THE ENTIRE PERFORMANCE … BAD TIME TO LIP SYNCE BEYONCE ..BAD TIME! Beyonce has been widely praised for her beautiful rendition of the national anthem at Monday’s presidential inauguration. But even after seeing her triumphantly pull her earpiece out as she belted out the words, buzz is now bubbling up that the superstar wasn’t singing it live. The Times of London is reporting that a spokeswoman for the Marine Corp Band says it is standard procedure to record a backing track and that Beyonce decided soon before stepping to the microphone…

Everyone was awaiting the very well kept secret … WHAT IS THE FIRST LADY GOING TO WEAR? … For the past few weeks many have been wondering which designer first lady Michelle Obama was going to wear. Designers like Michael Kors, Tracey Reese and more were in the running but the winning dress went to designer Jason Wu, whose design Obama wore in 2009. The dress was sketched out first and submitted to the first lady for approval. Check out the designer’s sketch of the stunning dress below. Wu is not allowed fittings with Obama, so he has to go…

We had to share this story, which was brought to our attention by loyal facebook fans. The examiner reports…. Mitt Romney showed the size of his largess when after losing the election he cut off funding to the credit cards for thousands of his staffers, leaving some stranded and without a revenue source. Many campaign workers found themselves in restaurants, or cabs with an anxious vendor waiting to be paid and the staffer’s credit cards declined. Mitt Romney left them holding the bag, and he was no longer willing to foot the bill. Some workers found themselves stranded in strange…

Atlanta,Georgia:: The city of Atlanta,Georgia is known for its growing entertainment industry, especially in music.  As the home to musicians such as Keri Hilson, Cee-Lo, Usher, Justin Bieber, and more, it’s a significant location for building careers. This past month, the 2nd annual International Music Conference, was the highlight of the international music industry. The conference events included opening night  private Industry Meet & Greet Mixer, hosted by Miss Black Britain at Koo Koo Room in Atlanta, GA. There were other conference events, which included the Producer Showcase and DJ Mix-off, Artist showcase, judged by Grammy winning and nominated songwriters,…

  For the first time in its 80-year history, Augusta National Golf Club has female members. The home of the Masters, under increasing criticism the past decade because of its all-male membership, invited former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and South Carolina financier Darla Moore to become the first women in green jackets when the club opens for a new season in October. Both women accepted. “This is a joyous occasion,” Augusta National chairman Billy Payne said Monday.    

  In a dramatic victory for President Barack Obama, the Supreme Court upheld the 2010 health care law Thursday, preserving Obama’s landmark legislative achievement. It was a 5 to 4 decision of the court.  The chief justice ruled that ObamaCare is unconstitutional under the commerce clause, but the court justified the law under the tax clause. This means ObamaCare is justified as a tax. So Uncle Sam will get more of our money. We will all be forced to purchase health insurance just as we are required to buy car insurance. Those who choose not to purchase health insurance under…

The Supreme Court is set to make a decision on the Obama Health Care bill on Thursday. After ruling Monday on Arizona’s immigration law, the Supreme Court appears likely to rule on the federal health care overhaul on Thursday. That’s the next day justices are scheduled to announce opinions, and is expected to be the final day for rulings.  In releasing the health care verdict, the Supreme Court will be ending a momentous session.  The health care ruling, as campaign advisers are well aware, has the potential to re-shape this year’s presidential race. For weeks, each party has been positioning…