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Attacker Charged After Ariana Grande Is Grabbed at Singapore 'Wicked' Premiere

The breach rattled Grande, underscoring her long‑public struggle with PTSD since the 2017 Manchester bombing.

Overview

  • Video shows a man breaching barriers on the yellow carpet at Universal Studios Singapore, grabbing Grande as she signed autographs before Cynthia Erivo stepped in and security removed him.
  • The suspect was identified as Johnson Wen, an Australian influencer who calls himself “Pyjama Man,” and he posted his own footage of the encounter to Instagram with a gloating caption.
  • Singapore authorities detained Wen and charged him with causing a public nuisance, with court reports indicating a potential fine of up to S$2,000 and his release after the hearing.
  • Outlets note Wen’s pattern of event disruptions, citing earlier incidents involving Katy Perry and The Weeknd that mirror his attention‑seeking, social‑media‑driven stunts.
  • Fans and cast members condemned the breach and praised Erivo’s swift intervention, while the episode renewed scrutiny of security for high‑profile promotional events.