Man Sentenced to Jail After ‘Wicked’ Star Drama
- Johnson Wen, a 26-year-old self-proclaimed "stage invader," has been sentenced to nine days in jail for grabbing Ariana Grande at the Wicked: For Good premiere in Singapore...
- * The Incident: Wen jumped security barricades, aggressively grabbed Grande, and attempted to embrace her. Cynthia Erivo intervened, pushing him away and checking on Grande.
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Ariana Grande Premiere Incident: Man Sentenced to Jail
Johnson Wen, a 26-year-old self-proclaimed “stage invader,” has been sentenced to nine days in jail for grabbing Ariana Grande at the Wicked: For Good premiere in Singapore on November 13th. He pleaded guilty to being a public nuisance.
Key details:
* The Incident: Wen jumped security barricades, aggressively grabbed Grande, and attempted to embrace her. Cynthia Erivo intervened, pushing him away and checking on Grande. He tried to breach security a second time but was stopped.
* Past Behavior: wen has a history of security breaches at other events, including concerts by Katy Perry and The Weeknd, and the 2023 Women’s World Cup Final.
* Judge’s Reasoning: the judge cited Wen’s prior unpunished behavior and stated his actions appeared premeditated and attention-seeking, disregarding the safety of others.
* Wen’s Social Media: After the incident, Wen posted a video on social media addressing Ariana Grande.