Spanish officials are investigating Katy Perry for allegedly filming her music video for the new single “Lifetimes” on ecologically sensitive sand dunes without proper authorization.
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The music video was mainly filmed on the islands of Ibiza and Formentera, with some scenes reportedly shot on the protected dunes of S’Espalmador, an uninhabited island.
The BBC has stated that these dunes are located within the Ses Salines de Ibiza and Formentera natural park, which has been a protected area since 1980.
The environmental department of the Balearic Islands has initiated an inquiry into the situation, alleging that the production company WeOwnTheCity failed to obtain required permits for filming at the protected site.
Officials are evaluating potential harm to the dunes, which are cordoned off with ropes.
The video is not inherently illegal, as commercial filming can be authorized with proper requests.
However, the investigation is centered on determining if the required permissions were obtained.
As of Wednesday morning, Katy Perry had not issued a response to the allegations. The same was true for WeOwnTheCity, who did not offer any comments when approached by The New York Post regarding the ongoing investigation.
The dunes on S’Espalmador are renowned for their outstanding ecological significance and are recognized as the most well-preserved dune system in the region, as stated on the regional government’s website.
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Poor Katie, all that money and fame and no ass. Terrible flat white behind.