Katy Perry is facing some serious scrutiny over her latest music video. The 39-year-old pop star recently released the video for her new song “Lifetimes,” which was shot in the picturesque Balearic Islands of Spain. However, the scenic location has landed her in hot water with local authorities.
On August 13, the Environment Department of the Balearic Islands announced that they had launched an investigation into the production of the music video. According to a press release from the department, the production company responsible for the video allegedly failed to obtain the proper authorization to film at the protected sand dunes of Ses Salines Natural Park.
The investigation is centered around concerns that the video’s production, directed by Stillz (also known as Matias Vasquez), may have caused environmental damage to the beach, which is a designated protected area.
In the music video, Katy can be seen dancing around the sand dunes of S’Espalmador island, a location that is protected by ropes to indicate restricted access. The visuals show her moving through what seems to be a prohibited area, raising alarms about potential harm to the delicate ecosystem.
The Environment Department’s press release clarified that while filming in this area is not considered a “crime against the environment,” it is still classified as an “infringement” if the necessary permits are not secured. They also noted that such filming activities “can be authorized” through the correct legal channels, which presumably were not followed in this case.
As of now, Katy Perry has yet to publicly address the investigation or the concerns raised about the environmental impact of her music video. Her silence has left many wondering how she will respond to the controversy and whether any measures will be taken to rectify the situation if the investigation finds that there was indeed environmental damage.
