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Bigo Live to Illuminate Seoul with Seventh Annual Awards Gala in 2026

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SEOUL, Singapore, 22 January 2026-/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Bigo Live, one of the world’s fastest-growing social live streaming platforms with over 600 million registered users across over 150 countries, has announced the seventh edition of its annual flagship event, the BIGO Awards Gala. Themed “SEOUL LIGHTS, BIGO NIGHTS,” the highly anticipated ceremony will take place at KBS Hall in Seoul on Friday, 23 January 2026, celebrating the passion and creativity of its global community of content creators over the past year.

BIGO Awards Gala 2026

This year’s theme, “SEOUL LIGHTS, BIGO NIGHTS” captures the spirit of the event, where the energy of Bigo Live’s creators will illuminate Seoul. The Gala will honour the dedication and talent of the platform’s creators and families, turning each moment into a shared celebration that is both unique and unforgettable. Seoul was selected as the host city for this year’s BIGO Awards Gala as it stands at the intersection of creativity, technology and culture, reflecting the vibrant and globally connected community that Bigo Live continues to build.

The star-studded event will welcome over 1,200 global guests, including those from Asia, Europe, the Middle East, North and South America, and Africa. The festivities will begin with a public red-carpet event, offering a first glimpse into the energy and vibrancy of the event

“Seoul’s dynamic energy is the perfect backdrop for our 2026 Gala,” said a spokesperson from Bigo Live. “‘SEOUL LIGHTS, BIGO NIGHTS’ is more than a theme, it’s a reflection of how our creators illuminate the platform with their talent and passion. We are thrilled to bring our global community together in this vibrant city to celebrate their achievements and the powerful connections they’ve built.”

The ceremony will honour over 200 content creators and families for their outstanding contributions over the past year, with winners receiving a trophy and in-app rewards, with select honourees also featured on prominent digital billboards in Gangnam’s high-profile media district, extending recognition beyond the platform.

The evening will also feature a diverse lineup of captivating performances, from live music to band shows by international artists, including special appearances by South Korean girl groups FIFTY FIFTY and tripleS, creating an immersive atmosphere where global creativity meets a shared rhythm.

As the night pulses with excitement, Bigo Live will also unveil an exclusive blind-box collection featuring its friendly mascot, mini-Dinos, bringing an extra spark of surprise to the night.

For viewers worldwide, the BIGO Awards Gala 2026 will be broadcast live on Bigo Live’s Music Live House channel (Bigo ID: music) and the official Bigo.tv website. The live broadcast will begin with the Red Carpet at 3:00 pm (GMT+9), followed by the Gala Ceremony at 7:00 pm (GMT+9). Viewers in the live room can vote for their favourite content creators and families during the gala night for three special awards: “MOST POPULAR BROADCASTER,” “MOST POPULAR FAMILY,” and “GALA STAR.”

To join Bigo Live’s global community and tune into the BIGO Awards Gala 2026, download the  Bigo Live app or visit the official website. Follow Bigo Live on Facebook and Instagram for latest updates.

Distributed by African Media Agency (AMA) on behalf of Bigo Live

About Bigo Live
Bigo Live is one of the world’s fastest-growing livestreaming social communities where users broadcast in real-time to share life moments, showcase their talents, and interact with people from around the world. Bigo Live has more than 600 million users in over 150 countries. Launched in March 2016, Bigo Live is owned by BIGO Technology, which is based in Singapore. https://www.bigo.sg/

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Entertainment

Colin Jost Jokes Scarlett Johansson Is His ‘Gravy Train’ on ‘SNL’ Joke Swap

Maravi Post Reporter

’Tis the season for Colin Jost and Michael Che’s annual Saturday Night Live joke swap and, predictably, there was a not-so-subtle mention of Scarlett Johansson.

“Tonight is our Christmas show, and we have a tradition,” Che, 42, began during their “Weekend Update” segment on Saturday, December 20. “Colin [and I] give each other jokes to read that neither of us have ever seen before.”

Jost, 43, however, revealed that he didn’t prepare any jokes this time around.

“That’s interesting because you specifically said that we were not doing it this year,” Jost said. “You know that I didn’t write any jokes for you.”

All of Colin Jost’s Jokes About Scarlett Johansson ‘SNL’ Season 49

Che, with a laugh, told his coanchor to read aloud his newly crafted jokes instead — including one about Jost’s wife, 41-year-old Johansson.

“New research shows that millions of women leave the workplace due to menopause, which means there’s only a couple years left on my gravy train,” Jost said, stifling a laugh, as a pic of Johansson was shown on the screen. “My girl already be like, ‘Colin, I’m warm. Colin, I’m sweating.’ Bitch, you having a hot flash, but don’t worry about me. I’ve got a backup [because] they don’t call Wednesday ‘hump day’ for nothing.”

As another photo of Wednesday actress Jenna Ortega flashed on the screen, Jost subsequently buried his head in his hands.

“Wow, Colin, I wouldn’t have done that one,” Che quipped, referring to the insinuation that Jost could leave Johansson for Ortega, 23.

Jost succinctly replied, “Wednesday?!” and started coughing. Che quickly asked his pal whether he “was OK” before continuing on with the live broadcast.

Jost and Johansson have been together since 2017, getting married three years later in 2020. Since then, the Marvel actress has become consistent fodder for SNL jokes.

Scarlett Johansson Reacts to ‘Vulgar’ Vagina Joke on ‘SNL’

“I now rarely watch [SNL] without having a sense of … not overwhelming panic, just like a slight underwhelming panic because I just feel like at any moment something’s going to fall apart,” Johansson previously said on The Kelly Clarkson Show in July 2021. “And that’s the excitement of SNL and for all audiences, right? Because it’s absolutely live.”

She continued, “When you’re emotionally invested in it and not just entertained by it, it takes on a little bit of a different life.”

Johansson did watch Jost and Che’s 2024 joke swap live after appearing on the variety show in other sketches but wasn’t pleased her husband was forced to make a crude joke about her vagina.

“Costco has removed the roast beef sandwich from its menu,” Jost read aloud during the December 2024 holiday episode. “I’ve been eating roast beef every night since my wife had the kid.”

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Colin Jost and Michael Che during the Saturday, December 20, episode of ‘Saturday Night Live.’ Will Heath/NBC

Johansson, who gave birth to the pair’s son in 2021, was taken aback by the joke. (Johansson also is the mother of daughter Rose from a previous relationship.)

“I was, obviously, surprised by everything, but they gave her a heads-up,” Jost said on a January episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. “They were like, ‘Hey, would you be OK if Michael made a little, like, kind of vagina joke at some point?’”

According to Jost, Johansson was “open to” the mention.

“I didn’t know where it was going and then the graphic came up for Arby’s,” Jost recalled. “Scarlett is backstage, like, ‘Oh, my God, that’s what it is?’”

Che later issued a public apology to Johansson during a May episode of SNL.

Saturday Night Live airs on NBC Saturdays at 11:30 p.m. ET.

Entertainment

Exes Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist Both Attend ‘Golden Bachelor’ Finale

Maravi Post Reporter

Gerry Turner and ex-wife Theresa Nist have reunited for the first time since their now-contentious divorce during the Golden Bachelor season 2 finale.

Doing the Wednesday, November 12, live broadcast, host Jesse Palmer revealed that Gerry, 74, was in the crowd.

“Look who else is here: Gerry, our first Golden Bachelor,” Jesse, 47, addressed the audience. “[He’s here] with his new fiancée, Lana [Sutton].”

The camera then panned to Gerry and Lana sitting in the crowd, waving back at Jesse and the cameras.

Golden Bachelor’s Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist’s Relationship Timeline

“We wanna say congratulations on you both finding love,” Jesse added. “Excited for you too.”

Jesse subsequently revealed that “so many Golden ladies and Golden men” were also in attendance — sitting across the room. Theresa, 72, was spotted sitting next to Gerry’s runner-up, Leslie Fhima, and Mel Owens’ castoffs from season 2. Jesse did not further address Theresa or Leslie’s appearance.

Gerry famously got engaged to Theresa during season 1 of The Golden Bachelor, which aired in 2023. They tied the knot less than a year later but announced in April 2024 that they went their separate ways after three months of marriage.

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Gerry Turner and Lana Sutton. Courtesy of ABC

“Theresa and I have had a number of heart-to-heart conversations. We’ve looked closely at our living situations and we’ve kind of come to the conclusion mutually that it’s time for us to dissolve our marriage,” Gerry said on Good Morning America at the time. “The things that strike me the most in our conversations it’s been how dedicated both of us are to our families. So, we look at these situations and I think we just feel like it’s best for the happiness of each of us to live apart.”

While Gerry and Theresa initially blamed their whirlwind divorce on long distance, he later told Us Weekly that more factored into the decision.

“I believe [I was] made out to be a villain,” Gerry claimed to Us exclusively in an October cover story. “Right before Theresa and I went on Good Morning America to announce that divorce, we agreed that we would protect each other, and I don’t feel like that happened. I felt like I was taking the brunt of the situation. And I go, ‘No, wait a minute, that’s not right. It’s 50/50.’”

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Theresa Nist sits in the second row next to Leslie Fhima. Courtesy of ABC

Gerry laid out more claims about what went wrong in his My Golden Years memoir, even alleging that he felt “trapped” going into his and Theresa’s wedding day.

Theresa, meanwhile, denied Gerry’s version of events.

“It makes me very sad to think that he felt empty and trapped,” Theresa told Us in a statement last month. “I wish he had said something and just ended it. But at least now I understand why he was so hurtful to me so many times. And I will say this. Those in glass houses should not throw stones. I do wish him all the best.”

Theresa later revealed that she is still hurt by Gerry’s claims.

“All I want is peace and joy and good things in my life,” she said on the“Dear Shandy” podcast earlier this month. “I have been extremely upset. Anytime I talk about anything that I read that he said about any interaction we had, I just go, ‘That’s not how it was.”

Lifestyle, Religion

The Crusade in Kenya by Pastor Evelyn Joshua: A Divine Feast of Blessings

Stella Wood

SOURCES: Watched TB Joshua’s Blog

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Pastor Evelyn Joshua

The spiritual atmosphere in Nairobi, Kenya is about to be electrified with divine energy as Pastor Evelyn Joshua and the Emmanuel TV Team gear up to host a monumental crusade at the Kasarani Moi International Stadium on the 13th and 14th of October 2023. This event promises to be a spiritual banquet where all are invited to partake in the blessings and miracles that the Lord Jesus Christ has in store for His people.

With free entrance for all at the Kasarani Moi International Stadium, this crusade is a testament to the inclusivity of the gospel message. No one will be left out from experiencing the profound touch of God’s grace and the transformative power of His love.

The event will be broadcasted live on Emmanuel TV, starting at 12 PM East Africa Time (EAT). For those unable to attend in person, tuning in to the live broadcast will allow them to connect with the powerful ministry of Pastor Evelyn Joshua and witness the divine outpouring of blessings in real-time.

The theme for this crusade is inspired by Psalm 23:5, which states, “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies…”. Indeed, the season has come for Kenya to feast at the banquet of the Lord Jesus Christ. The promise is that God will prepare a table of blessings in the midst of life’s challenges and adversities. It’s a time for families to experience healing, for businesses to encounter breakthroughs, and for individuals to find deliverance in their lives.

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As we gather to receive from the Lord, we are reminded of the words of Jesus in John 15:16, “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit — fruit that will last — and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you.” The crusade in Kenya is a manifestation of this divine appointment, a moment when God’s people are chosen to bear lasting fruits of blessings, miracles, and transformation.

Kenya, a beautiful nation with a rich tapestry of culture and history, is poised for a spiritual revival. The prayers, worship, and teachings during the crusade will undoubtedly leave a profound impact, ushering in a season of unprecedented blessings and favor. With hearts open and faith ablaze, the people of Kenya can expect to witness a transformation in their lives and the nation as a whole.

In the name of Jesus Christ, the crusade in Kenya is set to be a historic event, a divine feast of blessings that will touch the hearts and lives of all who attend or tune in. As Pastor Evelyn Joshua and the Emmanuel TV Team lead the charge, Kenya shall not remain the same. The season of harvest has arrived, and the nation is poised to receive God’s abundant grace and favor. Come one, come all, and partake in this extraordinary moment of spiritual renewal and transformation.