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Singapore Jails Australian Man for Grabbing Ariana Grande at Premiere

A court in Singapore sentenced 26-year-old Australian Johnson Wen to nine days in jail for grabbing pop star Ariana Grande during the 'Wicked: For Good' movie premiere. Wen, who has a history of disrupting concerts and events, jumped barriers and attempted to intrude twice, ultimately grabbing Grande's shoulders while she was visibly shocked. Security personnel intervened, and Wen was arrested the following day, charged with public nuisance. He pleaded guilty, and prosecutors argued for a week’s jail, citing his online notoriety for similar disruptions at concerts and sporting events. Wen's social media posts include videos of him disrupting concerts by Katy Perry and The Weeknd and invading sports pitches. Grande has not commented publicly, but fellow actress Cynthia Erivo protected her during the incident. The court’s sentence reflects the seriousness of the disturbance, especially given Grande’s history of trauma from a 2017 Manchester bombing. Wen expressed remorse, promising not to repeat his actions.

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