Katy Perry: Trouble Ahead for “Lifetimes” Video

On August 8, Katy Perry shared the video for her latest single “Lifetimes,” the second preview from the pop star’s new studio album, titled “143,” due out September 20. After receiving criticism for her song “Woman’s World,” the singer is now facing another headache over the clip for her new song.

Because of the “Lifetimes” video, Katy Perry has in fact ended up under investigation for possible environmental damage to a protected area in Spain. In the video in question, the voice of “I kissed a girl” can be seen partying on the dunes of S’Espalmador, in the heart of the Ses Salines natural park, between the islands of Ibiza and Formentera, an ecologically sensitive environment. According to the local administration, however, the artist’s production company did not request the necessary authorization to film the video in that area. As stated in a press release published last August 13 on the official website of the Government of the Balearic Islands and reported by – among others the BBC, the Department of the Environment of the Balearic Islands has therefore launched an investigation to verify whether the making of the “Lifetimes” video has caused environmental damage.

However, as reported by the BBC, authorities stressed that Katy Perry was not being investigated for what they called “environmental crimes”, as filming in that area for “photographic, cinematic or videographic” purposes can only be done with the express permission of the Ministry of the Environment. A spokesperson for the pop star told the BBC, however, “The local video production company assured us that all the necessary permits for the video had been obtained”. When contacted for comment, the production company WeOwnTheCity, which produced the “Lifetimes” video, did not immediately respond.