"Video footage shows Wen jumping over a barricade at Universal Studios Singapore and rushing at Grande on the red carpet on 13 November. Grande's co-star Cynthia Erivo immediately stepped in to help protect her and Wen was moved away. The court heard that after after being removed by security staff Wen made a second attempt to jump the barricades, after which security staff stopped him and pinned him down."
"Wen regularly posts on Instagram as pyjamamann, where he has posted footage of stage invasions including those involving Katy Perry and the Weeknd. The footage of his approach to Grande led to a substantial backlash, with many commenters calling his actions a criminal offence. Grande and co-stars are on a mammoth publicity tour for the Wicked sequel, which is released on 21 November."
Johnson Wen, an Australian national, was jailed for nine days after being convicted of being a public nuisance for rushing the red carpet and grabbing Ariana Grande at the Wicked: For Good premiere in Singapore. Video shows Wen jumping a barricade at Universal Studios Singapore on 13 November and rushing at Grande while co-star Cynthia Erivo intervened to protect her. Security removed Wen, who then attempted a second jump and was pinned down. Wen posts on Instagram as pyjamamann and has shared footage of other stage invasions. The footage drew substantial backlash and commentary that the actions were criminal. The film’s publicity tour continues ahead of the 21 November release.
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