Katy Perry New Music Video Investigated by Spain Over Possible Damage to Protected Dunes

Spanish authorities have claimed that WeOwnTheCity, the production company that shot the video for ‘Lifetimes’, never sought permission to shoot on the protected land. 
 
Katy Perry‘s production company is under investigation in Spain for shooting her latest music video in protected dunes of the Balearic Islands without the required authorization. 
 
The Stillz’s directed video of Perry’s recently released Lifetimes from her sixth studio album 143 depicts her dancing and indulging in nightclubbing in the Mediterranean Islands In a statement released on Tuesday the Spanish authorities claimed that no permission was sought to shoot on the protected geographical territory of the S’Espalmado in Formentera. 
 
They are contemplating over the possible harm done to the dunes, but Perry and the production team have no chance of being persecuted to have committed a ‘crime against the environment’ because ‘videos and photography may be allowed’ provided one asked beforehand. 
 
The ministry which is in charge of the conservation of the area stated that “in no case had the production company sought permission from the ministry to conduct the filming and that is why an investigatory measure has been opened. 
 
The Hollywood Reporter has contacted WeOwnTheCity, the production company of the video in addition to Perry’s management. 
 
The popstar has released two singles from 143 ahead of its Sept. 20 release: Woman’s World and Lifetimes are also in house magazines of the company. The singles have also not been well embraced in the market and by fans and critics of the singer whose previous album, Smile, was released in 2020 and ranked 5th on the US Billboard 200 list.