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Katy Perry is in hot water for allegedly filming the music video for her new single “Lifetimes” in a protected area in Spain without the necessary permits.
Authorities in the Balearic Islands are investigating after a production company worked on a video filmed in the Ses Salines natural park “without seeking authorization,” according to a regional government statement released Tuesday.
In the video, which premiered on August 8, Perry can be seen singing and dancing on protected sand dunes.
Although the regional government said it was looking into the music video, it clarified that it was not investigating a “crime against the environment” because filming is allowed in the area with a permit.
CNN has contacted Perry’s representatives for comment.
The controversy is the latest incident in a troubled period for Perry, whose latest single “Woman’s World” has been criticized for perpetuating outdated stereotypes.
The singer came under fire for working with controversial producer Dr. Luke on the song.
In June 2023, singer Kesha and Dr. Luke, whose legal name is Lucas Gottwald, “agreed to settle” a legal dispute they had been embroiled in since 2014.
Kesha sued Gottwald that year, seeking to get out of her recording contract, alleging drugging, emotional abuse, and sexual assault.
Gottwald has long denied those claims and filed a countersuit against the singer that same year, alleging defamation and breach of contract.
Gottwald has worked on some of Perry’s biggest hits, and the singer decided to work with him again on her upcoming album, “143,” which is scheduled for release on September 20.
In May, Perry stepped down as a judge on “American Idol” after seven seasons on the show.
