Katy Perry slapped with huge fine over music video

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Katy Perry has been forced to pay a huge fine after filming a music video in a 'protected area' of Spain.
The music star was filming for her single Lifetimes last July but not all went to plan.
The 40-year-old filmed the music video in the Ses Salines Natural Park on the Balearic Islands sparking outrage among locals, reports The Sun.
At the time, the Balearic Islands government said an investigation was underway after it emerged 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' sought permission to shoot in the Ses Salines National Park.
Parts of Katy's Lifetimes 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 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.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and the Natural Environment said a preliminary investigation for possible environmental damage had been launched against production company WeOwnTheCity.
Now, it's been revealed the firm has been slapped with a €6,001 (A$10,747) fine, according to Majorca Daily Bulletin.
But as there was no lasting damage to the area, officials say 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 night-life 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 countersued the TiKToK singer, with the duo settling their claims last year.