Australian Man Gets Jail Time for Rushing Ariana Grande in Singapore
An Australian man, Johnson Wen, landed himself in hot water after he jumped a barricade at the Asia premiere of Ariana Grande’s latest film, “Wicked: For Good,” in Singapore. The incident, which took place last week, quickly went viral and left fans both shocked and amused. Authorities did not take kindly to his overzealous display of fandom, and Wen received a nine-day prison sentence for his stunt.
Grande’s security team swiftly intervened, and Singaporean police wasted no time in arresting Wen. The singer remained unharmed and continued engaging with her fans—though probably a tad more cautiously after the incident. The event highlights just how far some superfans will go for a moment with their idol. A word to the wise: next time, maybe just stick to waving from behind the barricade!
Some people will do anything for a selfie—or a spot in the limelight. Hopefully, Johnson Wen enjoys his nine days of “reflection” and returns a little less starstruck.