An Australian man faces legal consequences after he rushed at pop star Ariana Grande during the red carpet premiere of “Wicked: For Good” in Singapore. A recent scary incident at Universal Studios has everyone on the edge of their seat. These types of invasions have grown more difficult in recent years due to increased security efforts at major public events.
Wen, a 26-year-old Australian citizen, is known for his attention-grabbing stunts across social media platforms. That’s why he happily shares his experiences and advice on Twitter as @pyjamamann. His fame is due to other such stage invasions at concerts for high-profile artists like Katy Perry and the Weeknd. Given Wen’s antics at the premiere, we can only imagine what public nuisance charges he might face. This incident is just another dramatic escalation in his increasingly outrageous public circus.
According to witnesses, Wen was seen hopping over a police barricade. He started sprinting after Grande on the red carpet, which prompted instant action from security. As venue security continues to increase, intrusions are quickly becoming a thing of the past. This added layer of security is meant to protect celebrities and to keep everyone at the event safe. Bradley Cooper was harassed on the red carpet in 2014, highlighting the risks of these events. Just like in 2012, when Kim Kardashian was the victim of a flour bomb attack, driving home these very dangers.
Wen’s legal situation has deteriorated rapidly since the time of the incident. He has publicly signaled plans to plead guilty to the campaign finance violations he faces. If he were to be convicted, he would be liable to a fine of up to S$2,000 (about £1,168). The court case will explore the impact of his behavior further. How do these actions impact public safety at celebrity events?