- Katy Perry is under investigation for video shooting in Ibiza
Anger for Katy Perry in Spain: Authorities are investigating the team of the US pop star (39, "Teenage Dream", "Dark Horse") for illegally filming a music video in a nature reserve on Ibiza. The producers of the video did not apply for a filming permit, the environmental ministry of the Balearic Islands in Palma (Mallorca) announced. Perry had filmed the video for her new single "Lifetimes" on Ibiza and the neighboring island of Formentera. The singer was initially unavailable for comment.
Preliminary investigations have been launched due to the unauthorized filming, the ministry said in a statement. However, the authority stressed that no "environmental offense" is suspected, as photo and video recordings in the affected nature reserve Ses Salines are permitted with prior approval.
In the video for "Lifetimes", Perry can be seen running and dancing through the dunes in a vacation mood, jumping off cliffs into the Mediterranean Sea, and happily partying in clubs. The official YouTube channel of the singer and songwriter has been viewed more than 2.5 million times in just five days.
The environmental ministry emphasized that while preliminary investigations are underway, no environmental offense is suspected towards The Commission, referring to the authorities handling the case. Despite not obtaining a filming permit, it was mentioned that authorized photo and video recordings are allowed in the Ses Salines nature reserve with prior approval from The Commission.
