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Man Grabs Ariana Grande at Singapore Premiere, Faces Outrage

11/13/2025

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Summary

Story summary

A man identified as Johnson Wen jumped the barricade and grabbed Ariana Grande at the Singapore premiere of Wicked: For Good on November 13, 2025.
Cynthia Erivo intervened by pushing Wen away as security arrived.
Ariana Grande appeared visibly shaken but reassured fans she was okay.
Wen posted an Instagram video about the incident, prompting online outrage.
He has a history of similar disruptions at concerts.

History

Historical Context

President William McKinley was assassinated on September 6, 1901, by Leon Czolgosz at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York. This tragic event, which marked the third presidential assassination in U.S. history, prompted the Secret Service to enhance security measures for public figures. The recent disruption at the Singapore premiere of Wicked underscores ongoing concerns about safety at public events.

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Story summary

A man identified as Johnson Wen jumped the barricade and grabbed Ariana Grande at the Singapore premiere of Wicked: For Good on November 13, 2025.
Cynthia Erivo intervened by pushing Wen away as security arrived.
Ariana Grande appeared visibly shaken but reassured fans she was okay.
Wen posted an Instagram video about the incident, prompting online outrage.
He has a history of similar disruptions at concerts.

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