Australian Man Charged with Grabbing Ariana Grande at Wicked Premiere
A 26-year-old Australian man has been charged in Singapore after grabbing pop star Ariana Grande on the red carpet at a Wicked sequel premiere. Johnson Wen, who is also known for his Instagram posts where he invades concert stages, jumped over a barricade and rushed towards Grande at Universal Studios Singapore. However, her co-star Cynthia Erivo quickly intervened to protect her, and Wen was moved away.
According to local media, Wen intends to plead guilty to the charges of being a public nuisance, which could result in a fine of up to SGD 2,000 (approximately GBP 1,168). The incident has sparked widespread criticism online, with many calling out Wen's actions as unacceptable and even criminal.
Grande and her co-stars are currently on a massive publicity tour for the film's sequel, set to be released on November 21. While details of their upcoming tour have not been made public, it is expected to generate significant interest given the Oscar buzz surrounding the two stars.
In recent years, red carpet invasions have become increasingly rare due to tightened security measures. However, such incidents still make headlines when they occur. In 2007, a podcaster handcuffed herself to actor Hugh Grant at a premiere in London. Firefighters later freed them. More recently, actors Bradley Cooper and Will Smith experienced similar disruptions during public events.
However, Wen's actions are particularly egregious given his history of invading concert stages on social media. His Instagram account has garnered attention for these incidents, which have left many fans and celebrities concerned about the safety of those in public eye.
A 26-year-old Australian man has been charged in Singapore after grabbing pop star Ariana Grande on the red carpet at a Wicked sequel premiere. Johnson Wen, who is also known for his Instagram posts where he invades concert stages, jumped over a barricade and rushed towards Grande at Universal Studios Singapore. However, her co-star Cynthia Erivo quickly intervened to protect her, and Wen was moved away.
According to local media, Wen intends to plead guilty to the charges of being a public nuisance, which could result in a fine of up to SGD 2,000 (approximately GBP 1,168). The incident has sparked widespread criticism online, with many calling out Wen's actions as unacceptable and even criminal.
Grande and her co-stars are currently on a massive publicity tour for the film's sequel, set to be released on November 21. While details of their upcoming tour have not been made public, it is expected to generate significant interest given the Oscar buzz surrounding the two stars.
In recent years, red carpet invasions have become increasingly rare due to tightened security measures. However, such incidents still make headlines when they occur. In 2007, a podcaster handcuffed herself to actor Hugh Grant at a premiere in London. Firefighters later freed them. More recently, actors Bradley Cooper and Will Smith experienced similar disruptions during public events.
However, Wen's actions are particularly egregious given his history of invading concert stages on social media. His Instagram account has garnered attention for these incidents, which have left many fans and celebrities concerned about the safety of those in public eye.
like seriously can't believe what's going on here 
Johnson Wen thinks he's some kinda fanboy or something but really he's just a stalker with an axe to grind 
his Instagram antics are already sketchy, invading concert stages and all that drama... now this? Grabbing Ariana Grande at the premiere? Like, girl's gotta be shook 
. And Cynthia Erivo, bless her heart, stepped in like a hero saving the day 
. And now Wen's gonna get off with just a fine? 
like what even is the point of that? It's all about setting boundaries and respecting people's space, you feel? And I'm low-key worried about Ariana Grande's safety right now 
. This incident is giving me major "publicity stunt" vibes... was this all part of some grand plan to get her attention or something? 
. Wen's Instagram history is literally terrifying - all these times he invades concerts and stages, how does someone get that desperate? 
SGD 2k should be the minimum fine in my opinion. anyway, on to more important things - Wicked sequel is coming out soon! 
. And to think he's been posting about invading concert stages all over Instagram... it's like he's just begging for trouble 
. Tightened security measures are in place for a reason, you know? These guys need to respect people's personal space and boundaries. I'm all for free speech and self-expression, but not when it comes at someone else's expense 
. This guy's gonna get off with a fine of up to SGD 2,000? That's just a slap on the wrist 
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