TINSELTOWN SPYWITNESS.Byline: Elizabeth Snead, Sharon Knolle and Jenny Peters EVERYBODY GETS A `RAISE': ``I'm just Mr. Rita Wilson tonight,'' demurred Tom Hanks Noun 1. Tom Hanks - United States film actor (born in 1956) Hanks, Thomas J. Hanks at the ``Raise Your Voice'' premiere at Universal CityWalk Universal CityWalk is a part of Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Japan originating from Universal's first park, Universal Studios Hollywood. . But Hanks still had the crowds going wild as he walked the carpet with his actress/producer wife. Wilson posed with her ``Voice'' daughter, Hilary Duff. ``I loved working with Hilary,'' Wilson gushed. ``She's the ultimate professional but also a lot of fun to be around. Hey, she's a teenager!'' But like everyone, Tom and Rita had politics on their minds. ``I'm the daughter of immigrants, so I grew up hearing how important the freedom to vote is,'' Wilson said. ``I'm voting for John Kerry  Editing of this page by unregistered or newly registered users is currently disabled due to vandalism. ,'' Hanks confessed, urging voters to
``know what's going on Verb 1. know what's going on - be well-informedbe on the ball, be with it, know the score, know what's what know - know how to do or perform something; "She knows how to knit"; "Does your husband know how to cook?" in the world so you can help affect it.'' Texas-born Duff is too young to vote (just 17), so she mused on ``Voice's'' theme: Small-town girl comes to the big city. ``The air is different, the people, everything. I think it can be very scary and overwhelming at first. But I know it (coming to Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. ) is the best thing that's ever happened to me!'' British actor Oliver James For the musician/actor, see Oliver James (entertainer), for the footballer, see Oliver James (footballer). Oliver James is a clinical psychologist, writer and television documentary producer. He also frequently broadcasts on radio and acts as a pundit on television. , who plays Duff's ``Voice'' love interest, hit L.A. three years ago. ``I came here on my own and didn't know anyone. They gave me a map, and that was it. But I like L.A. now. When I go back to London, I do miss the beach and the sunshine. We certainly don't have that in England.'' CAN ARNOLD DUNK? Democrats and Republicans alike tore themselves away from watching the vice-presidential debate on Tuesday night, put aside their differences and joined Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger in West Hollywood to party for a cause for kids. The setting was the grand opening of the new Reebok Ree´bok` n. 1. (Zool.) The peele. ``Concept Store'' on Robertson Boulevard, the cause was Arnold's All-Star After-School Adventures, the governor's long-standing program to keep latchkey kids busy once school lets out. The politically diverse crowd included Olympic great Rafer Johnson, skateboard star Stevie Williams and actor Jason Lee. ``Today is a day of celebration The Day of Celebration was a gathering of 45,000 Latter-Day Saint youth which took place on July 16, 2005 to commemorate the 175th anniversary of the restoration of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ,'' the sharp-dressed, gray-suited Governator crowed after accepting a $150,000 check from Reebok boss Paul Fireman to keep funds flowing to the 14-year-old after-school program. Getting those big bucks helps keep lots of kids off the streets, instead offering them ``educational classes, sports classes, sports training, computer classes, homework assistance, tutoring,'' and giving them the chance to follow Arnold's lead in living out the American dream. We're not sure if joining the NBA NBA abbr. 1. National Basketball Association 2. National Boxing Association NBA (US) n abbr (= National Basketball Association) → Basketball-Dachverband (= was ever part of the muscle-bound mus·cle·bound also mus·cle-bound adj. 1. Having inelastic, overdeveloped muscles, usually as the result of excessive exercise. 2. a. Hindered by or as if by overdeveloped muscles. b. governor's childhood fantasies, but the weirdest part of the evening came when Fireman handed the actor-turned-politician his own Los Angeles Lakers jersey. ``The Lakers and David Stern (commissioner) of the NBA have officially given Gov. Schwarzenegger No. 31,'' Fireman announced. ``California was the 31st state to enter the Union, and now the governor is No. 31 on the Lakers!'' CAPTION(S): 3 photos Photo: (1) HANKS and WILSON: Vote, they say. Steve Granitz/WireImage.com (2) DUFF and JAMES: They love L.A. Lester Cohen/WireImage.com (3) SCHWARZENEGGER: The Lakers might need him. Eric Charbonneau/Berliner StudioWireImage.com |
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