Katy Perry’s Lifetimes video under investigation for ‘environmental damage’ to Spanish beach as singer’s comeback flops
KATY Perry's Lifetimes music video has resulted in an investigation being opened against it in Spain.
The Balearic Islands government said an investigation is underway after it was discovered that Katy's video was filmed in a protected area without necessary permissions.
In a press release, the environmental agency clarified that "in no case had the production company" taken permission to shoot the video in the Ses Salines National Park.
Parts of Katy's Lifetime video were reportedly filmed within the dunes on the islet of S'Espalmador, located within the Unesco World Heritage nature reserve that spans the islands of Ibiza and Formentera.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and the Natural Environment said a preliminary investigation for possible environmental damage has been launched against the production company WeOwnTheCity.
The department added that filming within the park was not a "crime against the environment" and is permitted with its "express authorization" in the press release.
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The U.S. Sun has contacted representatives for WeOwnTheCity and Katy for comment.
In the Lifetimes music video, directed by Stillz, Katy can be seen cliff jumping, dancing on a beach, and partying at popular nightlife spots on the islands.
The video also includes a series of postcards from what appear to be filming locations including Ibiza and Formentera, where the national park is located.
Lifetimes is the second single from Katy's upcoming sixth studio album 143.
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It follows the release of the album's lead single Woman's World, which received mostly negative reviews.
Fans have criticized the song's "dated" lyrics, with one person branding it "the worst thing I've ever heard."
"I was rooting for Katy but these lyrics are so dated it’s giving 2016 Hillary Clinton presidential campaign material. It’s over," another fan wrote on X.
Several people, including actress Abigail Breslin, also called her out for collaborating with disgraced music producer Dr. Luke on the song and album.
One X user wrote, "The irony of having a song praising women but you're working with Dr. Luke? Katy Perry I didn’t expect this from you."
Kesha accused Dr. Luke of sexually assaulting her in a 2014 lawsuit. He denied the allegations and counter-sued the TiKToK singer, with the duo settling their claims last year.
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The U.S. Sun recently revealed that Katy is "determined" to embark on a world tour despite the negative response to Woman's World that hit the US Billboard Hot 100 at No. 63 when it was released.
“Of course seeing Woman’s World fail like that feels like a kicking, but people shouldn’t underestimate Katy," an insider shared.
"She is a fighter and beat the odds so often in her career to be such a major star," they continued, before adding the 143 world tour was supposed to be a "mammoth celebration."
“But now everyone is taking a couple of weeks to look at that live plan," the insider said. "Katy is determined to get out in front of America and fans around the world to promote her album."
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Katy previously announced she was stepping down as an American Idol judge to focus on her music career.
She made the announcement during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! in February, explaining, "This fall, in September, I'm going to be doing this huge music festival in Brazil called Rock in Rio.
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"So I think this will probably be my last season for Idol."
Former American Idol winner Carrie Underwood was later named as Katy's replacement.
