Ben Harper Blindsides Laura Dern with Divorce

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Ben Harper stunned Laura Dern by filing for divorce late Friday afternoon … TMZ has learned.

Harper, a two-time Grammy winner, filed legal docs citing irreconcilable differences and is asking the judge to deny Dern spousal support.

And here's what's interesting … according to the papers, Harper claims he and Dern separated back in January. But people connected with the couple, who married back in 2005, tell TMZ they have been living and traveling together throughout the year and were even intimate as recently as last week.

Harper is asking for joint legal and physical custody of the couple's two kids: Ellery, 9, and Jaya, 5.

Mayor Villaraigosa -- Divorce Granted

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Antonio Villaraigosa -- the mayor of Los Angeles -- is legally single ... TMZ has learned a judge has officially finalized his divorce from his wife Corina.

The former couple originally filed for divorce back in 2007 -- but according to documents obtained by TMZ, the judge didn't sign the divorce order until yesterday.

The two were married back in 1987 -- they have two children together.

Villaraigosa -- aka Mayor Suave -- has been dating L.A. newswoman Lu Parker (a former Miss USA) since 2009.

TMZ Live: Oksana, The Salahis, and Gisele Bundchen

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We took your questions on everything -- including Oksana Grigorieva scoring $20k a month for baby Lucia, the Salahis threatening "Real Housewives" not to call them "Party Crashers", and Heidi and Spencer 86'ing their divorce.

Plus: Photos of Gisele Bundchen getting close to a man that is not Tom Brady.

Heidi and Spencer -- Divorce Is No S'more

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Newly reconciled Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt spent yesterday evening roasting marshmallows -- over an open fire of their burning divorce papers.

As we previously reported, Heidi called off her divorce from Spencer -- and as a symbol of their (unfortunately) undying love, Speidi fed each other s'mores that they'd cooked over an inferno of legal docs.

Heidi tells TMZ she was waiting for Spencer to make her his top priority: "All I ever wanted was to know that Spencer loved me more than he loved all this other nonsense."

For his part, Spencer tells us, "Through everything it's been Heidi's love that kept me grounded. Realizing my behavior was pushing her away was a terrifying wake-up call. I've still got a long way to go to repair the trust, but I hope with continued self improvement, our relationship will be stronger than ever."

Still ... something about this leaves a bad taste in our mouths.

Eddie Cibrian Legally Single

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Eddie Cibrian is officially a single man -- but not because he broke up with LeAnn Rimes ... his divorce from Brandi Glanville has just become official.

TMZ has obtained legal docs, filed yesterday in L.A. County Superior Court, which show that the judge has granted Eddie and Brandi's petition for a divorce ... meaning their marriage is finally kaput.

Eddie and Brandi were married back in 2001 -- they have 2 children together.

TMZ Live: Gibson, Lohan, Allred, and Whitman

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We took your questions today on everything -- including Meg Whitman and Gloria Allred's dueling press conferences, Mel and Robyn Gibson getting close to a divorce settlement, and Michael Lohan seeking a conservatorship for Lindsay.

Plus: Britney Spears' looking sexy at her conservatorship hearing.

Mel Gibson Divorce: He Could Pay for His Screwups

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Mel Gibson's 2006 anti-Semitic rant and his 2010 tirades against Blacks, women and others have become an issue in his divorce with Robyn, and it could end up costing Mel big bucks.

As we just reported, Mel's lawyers have submitted a settlement proposal to Robyn... and her lawyers are "optimistic" they can reach a settlement.

But we're told there are still outstanding issues, including something called "good will." It sounds strange, but the good will of a famous person is considered an asset in a marriage -- something that has commercial value. In the past Mel had a lot of good will that translated into being able to make movies that people would pay to see.

But after Mel's 2006 and 2010 rants, the good will has evaporated if not disappeared. As a result ... the asset has been greatly devalued.

We're told one of the issues is whether Mel should have to pay Robyn for squandering his good will.

And the same principle applies to paying spousal support. Mel has an argument that he's not really making much money anymore so he shouldn't have to pay support. But there's a counter-argument -- Robyn shouldn't suffer because Mel screwed up.

Heidi Montag Pulls the Plug on Divorce

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TMZ has learned ... Heidi Montag has officially called off her divorce from Spencer Pratt.

The two had been seen out in public together recently -- but yesterday, Montag made the reconciliation official, filing a motion for dismissal at L.A. County Superior Court.

As we previously reported, Montag filed for divorce back in July -- citing irreconcilable differences.

But now, after the two reunited in Costa Rica to deal with a sex tape scandal -- it seems Heidi is once again on board with the whole "'til death do us part" thing.

Mel and Robyn Gibson -- Close to Divorce Settlement

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Lawyers for Mel Gibson and Robyn Gibson just had a quick conference call with the judge in their divorce case and they said they are close to a settlement.

Mel's lawyer, Lance Spiegel, has submitted a property settlement proposal to Robyn's attorney, disso-queen Laura Wasser.

Wasser said she's mulling it over with Robyn and is "optimistic." Wasser says she should have an answer next month as to whether Robyn will accept Mel's property settlement offer.

Sources tell us ... the divorce is "amicable" and there's no real fight over how the property in their nearly 30-year marriage will be divided.

George Lopez Divorcing

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George Lopez and his wife, Ann, are getting a divorce, TMZ has learned.

Sources say George and Ann have been working out details of the split "for a long time," but they've both made the decision to end the marriage.

The couple has been married for 17 years. They have a 14-year-old daughter, and we're told they both want to keep the divorce amicable for the sake of their kid.

UPDATE: A rep for George and Ann tells TMZ, "George and Ann Lopez have made the decision to end their 17 year marriage. The decision is amicable and by mutual agreement. They remain dedicated parents, and committed partners in business and their philanthropic organization, The Lopez Foundation."

Heather Locklear -- Dumping Sambora All Over Again

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Heather Locklear is finally erasing the last trace of her 12-year marriage to Richie Sambora ... his last name.

Heather -- who filed for divorce in 2006 -- filed documents on Friday in L.A. County Superior Court requesting her name officially be changed from Heather Deen Sambora to Heather Locklear.

Heather also wants the name changed ASAP ... because she claims she needs a new passport with her old name attached by the time she travels abroad on October 25.

It's about time she got around to it.

Cameron Crowe Divorce

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Cameron Crowe is getting divorced ... TMZ has learned.

Crowe's wife, Nancy Wilson, filed for divorce today in L.A. County Superior Court, citing "irreconcilable differences."

The couple was marred in 1986 and has 10-year-old twin boys. Wilson is asking for joint physical and legal custody of the kids and is also asking for spousal support.

Cameron directed such classics as "Jerry Maguire," "Say Anything" and "Almost Famous." Nancy is the singer/songwriter/guitarist from the band Heart.

Heidi & Spencer -- Kiss & Make-Up

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This photo pretty much proves Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt aren't getting divorced ... and may also make you lose your breakfast.

The gruesome twosome just happened to be photographed while kissing on Heidi's 24th birthday in Santa Barbara yesterday -- while Montag proudly displayed her wedding ring.

A toast to the happy couple?

Danielle Staub -- Grilled Like a Cheeseburger

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Danielle Staub may actually be taping something that isn't scripted next month -- and it contains allegations of rape, gunplay and animal murder.

TMZ has learned the former "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star is set to spill her guts in a videotaped deposition in her bitter legal war with her ex-husband Kevin Maher.

As we previously reported, Maher is suing Staub for $5 million -- claiming she damaged his reputation by falsely claiming he killed her dog, raped her on a bed of broken glass and stuck a loaded gun into her genital region.

Staub has denied ever making those claims in the first place -- and argued that Maher's reputation is already so damaged ... that she shouldn't have to fork over a dime.

Heidi and Spencer -- Reunited and it Feels So Bad

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Heidi and Spencer, please ... just divorce already. We got these photos, which were taken yesterday just north of Los Angeles, and the rat we're smelling is really beginning to stink.

Although Heidi insists she's divorcing Spencer, they were walking in stride in Carpinteria, CA at the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer.

Spencer is fresh off his arrest at the airport in Costa Rica, after he was snagged for illegal firearms possession, cited and released.

If these crazy kids can't make it work, what hope do the rest of us have?

Heidi and Spencer -- Bored With the USA

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Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag are each separately talking about permanently moving to Costa Rica. Do we smell a rat yet?

Sources directly connected with Spencer tell TMZ ... he wants to move to Costa Rica for two reasons -- it's a lot cheaper than L.A., and he would be closer to Heidi and possibly salvage his marriage.

Of course, reason #2 assumes Heidi is also moving to Costa Rica. So we checked with sources in direct contact with her, and they're now telling us Heidi is indeed noodling on the idea of living in the Republica de Costa Rica.

So the question -- Is this whole divorce thing a pile? Heidi's friends are kinda hedging, saying she loves Spencer but doesn't know how to deal with all the problems.

No word on how Costa Rica feels about this.