Man charged after grabbing Ariana Grande at 'Wicked' premiere

Entertainment Nov 15, 2025

At the Singapore premiere of "Wicked: For Good," 26-year-old Australian Johnson Wen jumped a barricade and embraced Ariana Grande before being stopped by co-star Cynthia Erivo.
Wen, known online as "pyjamamann," has previously invaded concert stages by Katy Perry and the Weeknd.

What happens next—and why it matters

Wen's facing public nuisance charges in Singapore, planning to plead guilty, and could be fined up to S$2,000 (£1,168).
The incident has sparked fresh questions about event security—even though red carpet breaches are rare these days.
Despite the scare, Grande and her castmates are still moving ahead with promo for the film's November 21 release.