Cynthia Erivo Defends at ‘For Good’ Premiere
A recent incident at the Singapore red carpet premiere of the film “Wicked: For Good” involved a social media influencer rushing towards singer Ariana Grande, creating a chaotic scene. The influencer, known as Pyjamamann, even shared a post expressing gratitude for the encounter, stating, “Dear Ariana Grande Thank You for letting me Jump on the Yellow Carpet with You
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Cynthia Erivo Steps in to Defend Grande
Grande was startled when Pyjamamann jumped a barrier and approached her, arms open. Notably, Cynthia Erivo, Grande’s co-star in “Wicked: For Good,” quickly intervened, pushing the fan away to protect Grande. After the incident, Michelle Yeoh, another co-star, helped comfort Grande.
Past Incidents and Context
This was not Pyjamamann’s first controversial moment. The influencer reportedly performed a similar stunt at a Katy Perry concert in Sydney, Australia, during Perry’s Lifetimes Tour in June.
Wicked: For Good – A Highly Anticipated Release
Despite the red carpet chaos, excitement for “Wicked: For Good” continues to build. Set to release on November 21, 2025, the film is projected to exceed $100 million in its opening weekend. Fandango announced that this sequel, directed by Jon M. Chu, is the biggest PG-seller in its history and has achieved the highest advance ticket sales for 2025.
Global Premiere Tour Details
The film is currently engaged in a global premiere tour and will make its way to New York City on November 17.
El-Balad has reached out to Universal for comments regarding the incident and will provide updates as they become available.