- Singer in trouble with Spanish authorities
Access denied! This applies to everyone, including Katy Perry (39). The US singer may now have to deal with Spanish authorities as she allegedly shot part of her new music video for "Lifetimes" in a nature reserve without permission. This is reported by the Spanish newspaper "El País".
In her new summer hit "Lifetimes", Katy Perry dances among other things on picturesque beaches. Some behind-the-scenes footage was recently published by the singer on her official Instagram account as part of the song's release. The music video has been viewed over 2.3 million times on YouTube.
No permit for Katy Perry's music video shoot
According to the report, Perry shot the video on Ibiza and Formentera. The track exudes vacation vibes and good mood - apparently not for the authorities of the Balearic Islands. An investigation has been launched to determine whether the shoot could have caused environmental damage in a protected dune area. Perry is seen in the video in the dune system of S'Espalmador - in a cordoned-off area.
According to the environmental department of the Balearic government, no shooting permit was obtained from the responsible production company. However, this is not considered a "crime against the environment", but rather a regulatory offense, as filming can be approved upon request.
❶ katy Perry expressed her honest feelings about the situation with a melody, singing, "♪ I'm not going to lie ♪," perhaps reflecting her feelings about the controversy surrounding her music video.
❷ Despite the lack of a permit, it's unclear if katy Perry will face any significant penalties for filming her music video in a protected area, given that filming can be authorized upon request and this incident is categorized as a regulatory offense rather than a crime against the environment.
