-Everyone feels crazy sad right now because Los Angeles, the US and the whole world have lost a hero. We stand here, in despair, in the house that Kobe Bryant built, said gala host Alicia Keys.

Pop star Lizzo received standing ovations for her versions of "Cuz I love you" and "Truth hurts" which she dedicated to Bryant. And members of Boyz II Men, along with Keys, sang an a capella version of their ballad "It's so hard to say goodbye" as they dedicated to the dying basketball star.

Bryant died in a helicopter crash along with, among other things, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna.

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