15-11-2025

Celebrity Controversies and Crimes Make Headlines

Date: 15-11-2025
Sources: bbc.com: 1 | cbsnews.com: 3 | news.sky.com: 1

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Summary

A series of high-profile incidents involving celebrities and public figures have made headlines, including an Australian man charged with grabbing Ariana Grande, a former Spanish soccer boss pelted with eggs over a controversy, and a Malaysian rapper released on bail in connection with an influencer's death.

Key Points

  • Australian man Johnson Wen charged with being a public nuisance for grabbing Ariana Grande at a movie premiere in Singapore
  • Former Spanish soccer boss Luis Rubiales was pelted with eggs during a book presentation about his controversy involving a kiss with a player
  • Malaysian rapper Namewee was released on bail in connection with the death of Taiwanese influencer Iris Hsieh, who was found dead in a hotel bathtub

Articles in this Cluster

Wicked: Man who grabbed Ariana Grande in Singapore charged in court

A 26-year-old Australian man, Johnson Wen, has been charged with being a public nuisance after grabbing Ariana Grande at the Wicked: For Good premiere in Singapore. Wen, who has a history of disrupting celebrity events, jumped over a barricade and grabbed Grande, causing outrage among fans and the public. Grande, who has spoken about experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder after a 2017 concert attack in Manchester, was comforted by co-stars Michelle Yeoh and Cynthia Erivo after the incident. Wen intends to plead guilty and faces a potential fine of up to S$2000. The incident has sparked calls for greater security measures and for social media platforms to ban Wen's videos.
Entities: Ariana Grande, Johnson Wen, Singapore, Wicked: For Good, Cynthia ErivoTone: negativeSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Former Spanish soccer boss who kissed player at World Cup is pelted by eggs at book presentation - CBS News

Former Spanish soccer boss Luis Rubiales was pelted with eggs by his own uncle during a book presentation in Spain. The book, titled 'Matar a Rubiales' (Killing Rubiales), details Rubiales' downfall after kissing a player, Jenni Hermoso, at the 2023 Women's World Cup. Rubiales was found guilty of sexual assault for the unsolicited kiss and was fined and ordered not to contact Hermoso for a year. The incident at the book presentation was met with swift action from the audience, with several men grabbing the uncle and escorting him away. Spanish police later arrested the egg thrower. Rubiales has been under scrutiny for several controversies, including a deal to move the Spanish Super Cup to Saudi Arabia.
Entities: Luis Rubiales, Jenni Hermoso, Spain, 2023 Women's World Cup, Spanish soccer federationTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Man who rushed Ariana Grande at "Wicked: For Good" premiere faces charges in Singapore - CBS News

An Australian man, Johnson Wen, 26, was charged with being a public nuisance in Singapore for rushing film star Ariana Grande at the Asia premiere of 'Wicked: For Good.' Wen jumped a barricade, wrapped himself around Grande, and was subsequently grabbed by security guards. Grande's co-star Cynthia Erivo intervened, shoving Wen away and comforting Grande afterward. Wen faces a fine of $1,500, three months in jail, or both. The incident occurred during the movie's opening night at Universal Studios in Singapore, but the launch went ahead as planned. The movie is set to be released in the United States on November 21.
Entities: Ariana Grande, Johnson Wen, Singapore, Universal Studios, Cynthia ErivoTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Popular rapper freed on bail in investigation of influencer who was found dead in hotel bathtub in Malaysia - CBS News

Malaysian rapper Namewee was released on bail in connection with the death of Taiwanese influencer Iris Hsieh, who was found dead in a hotel bathtub in Kuala Lumpur. Namewee was the last person with Hsieh before she died and was arrested after police found suspected ecstasy pills in the hotel room. He has denied any wrongdoing and pleaded not guilty to drug charges. The investigation is ongoing, with the autopsy results pending.
Entities: Namewee, Iris Hsieh, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, TaiwanTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Former Spanish football boss who kissed player without consent pelted with eggs | World News | Sky News

Former Spanish football boss Luis Rubiales was pelted with eggs by his own uncle during the presentation of his memoir, 'Matar a Rubiales' (Killing Rubiales), which details his downfall after kissing Spanish forward Jenni Hermoso without her consent during the 2023 Women's World Cup medal ceremony. The incident sparked outrage, and Rubiales was eventually found guilty of sexual assault, fined, and banned from contacting Hermoso. In his book, Rubiales claims to have been the victim of a conspiracy by various Spanish powers, including the government and feminism.
Entities: Luis Rubiales, Jenni Hermoso, Spain, Spanish football federation, 2023 Women's World CupTone: negativeSentiment: negativeIntent: inform