CNN Heroes: "In a Time of Uncertainty, It's Reassuring to See Good People at Work in the World"

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Alicia Keys: In its second year, CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute moved to Hollywood from its inaugural location at New York's Museum of Natural History. With performances from Alicia Keys and John Legend and a surprise performance by Christina Aguilera, Saturday's show at the Kodak Theatre provided a star-studded location in which to honor everyday heroes. The event will air Thanksgiving night on CNN.

Host Anderson Cooper joked that he was going to hologram-in Larry King for a special appearance. (He didn't). Medical Marvel hero David Puckett got a kiss from presenter Salma Hayak, then forgot his acceptance speech.

Liz McCartney was named Hero of the Year. She'll receive $100,000 for her work helping survivors of Hurricane Katrina rebuild their homes.

Also spotted, Robert Duvall, Meg Ryan and Cameron Diaz, singer Taylor Swift and CSI New York star and Obama BFF Hill Harper.

Insiders tell us plans are already in the works for 2009 Heroes. The ability to draw on celebrity guests will most likely make Los Angeles the choice for location next year, too. After the jump, the memo sent this morning to the CNN staff from CNN Worldwide president Jim Walton.


November 24, 2008

To: CNN Staff
From: Jim Walton
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We honored heroes again on Saturday night in Los Angeles. It was an evening of memorable people, stories and moments. You'll see all of it and more when CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute airs Thanksgiving night.

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