KATY Perry has been forced to pay a huge fine after filming a music video in a ‘protected area’ in Spain.
The music star was filming for her 2024 single LIFETIMES, but not all went to plan.
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The 40-year-old filmed the music video in the Ses Salines Natural Park on the Balearic Islands, but this led to outrage amongst the locals at the time.
Katy filmed in July last year, and has now been slapped with a hefty fine.
At the time, 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 had been launched against the production company WeOwnTheCity.
Now, it’s been revealed that the production company behind the video has been slapped with a €6,001 (£5,197) fine, according to Majorca Daily Bulletin.
Officials have said that as there was no lasting damage to the area, there will be no additional penalties handed out, despite it being a ‘serious’ offence.
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.
It follows the release of the album’s lead single Woman’s World, which received mostly negative reviews.
Fans have criticised 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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