Big Little Lies star Laura Dern is an expert at captivating audiences in any role she plays. The Academy Award winner first stepped into the spotlight in the mid-’80s with roles in Mask and Blue Velvet. As she rose the ranks in Hollywood, Laura met and married musician Ben Harper. The former couple divorced in 2013. Keep scrolling to learn more about her ex-husband.
Who Is Laura Dern’s Ex-Husband Ben Harper?
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Party for One? Sarah Ross Has a Secret She Wants You to Know
Sarah Ross' biggest fan may be her grandfather. He calls her nearly every day saying he's playing a song from her new Calm Before the Storm EP to one of his friends. That's cute, right? One imagines this group of old men passing around a pot of coffee at Denny's while listening to sweet, sweet country music — if you're forecasting a big "but," take a step back, because one is coming.
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2 Savage Life Boys members sentenced to federal prison for racketeering charges
Two Davenport men were each sentenced to over a decade in federal prison on Tuesday on racketeering charges.
According to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa,, Austin Zachary Ruiz, age 28, was sentenced to 202 months (over 16 and a half years) in federal prison for assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering and using and carrying a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence.
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6 Places You've Heard or Seen Foy Vance Before
Foy Vance isn't a household name in mainstream country music circles yet, but that could soon change. Here are six places you've likely seen (or heard) the Irish-born singer-songwriter before.
This month, Taste of Country released two live versions of songs from Vance's new To Memphis album. "Malibu Jane" and "Cradled in Arms" are slow, powerful ballads that you may find yourself watching again and again, but songs like "Burden" and "
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Here's What Happened to Floyd the Barber from 'The Andy Griffith Show'
If you were to look back at the history of the great television sitcoms, more often than not you’d find a star at the center of things, but the smart ones surround themselves with an ensemble of actors/characters that become equally as memorable. From The Jack Benny Program to The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Cheers, Seinfeld and The Office, the evidence is there. But one series that is very much in a league of its own is The Andy Griffith Show.
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Sadie Robertson Shares Something About Her Dad We Can't Unsee It
Earlier this month, Duck Dynasty star Willie Robertson celebrated 30 years of marriage to his wife Korie. Their daughter, Sadie Robertson Huff, also recognized the accomplishment and pointed out something striking about her and her father.
Huff — whose new book Who Are You Following? is released on Feb. 1 — shared a throwback photo of her mom and dad on Instagram. Her caption starts sweet, with "Your love is so beautiful! Y’all show off the beauty of Gods love, grace and power through the way that you love each other and our family!
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Fires at Howard Industries, behind B Clean |
Potentially catastrophic fires were contained at industries along Highway 11 in Laurel as firefighters responded to back-to-back calls on what was anything but an easy Sunday afternoon.
All of Laurel Fire Department’s trucks were dispatched to a paint booth/oven fire inside Howard Industries on Pendorff Road around noon.
Upon arrival, firefighters saw heavy smoke coming from within the building, according to a press release from LFD Chief Leo Brown, and the fire was extinguished in about three hours.
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George Strait Drops Nine New Stadium Dates for 2024
Write this down: George Strait is returning to stadiums in 2024, and he's bringing some familiar faces along for the ride.
The King of Country announced his next batch of shows on Tuesday morning (Sept. 12). The 2024 shows will begin early in May, with Strait hitting stadiums across the country throughout that summer. He's got one final date booked in Las Vegas in December, too.
Chris Stapleton and Little Big Town — two acts who toured with Strait in 2023 — will be on hand to open the shows.
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Highlander Hub helps Monmouth College students with lifes necessities
Students at Monmouth College who need help with food or dressy clothing can find assistance at the school’s rebranded “Highlander Hub.”
Located on the lower level of the Stockdale Center, also known as the College’s student center, the Highlander Hub will provide Monmouth students who experiencing food insecurity with non-perishable food items as well as hygiene products. It will also double as a “careers closet” and offer clothing that can be checked out to students for such occasions as job interviews, Greek life functions or awards ceremonies.
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Louisiana group makes stop for annual Sertoma parade
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