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News.com.au
5 hours ago
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- News.com.au
Katy Perry slapped with huge fine over music video
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.
The Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Katy Perry forced to pay huge fine after filming music video in ‘protected area' in Spain
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. 5 5 5 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. Chris Pratt dragged into Katy Perry's bitter legal row after he rented $15m home 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. 5
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Fury over Katy Perry music video filmed in protected area without permission - as authorities in Majorca issue fine
Fury has erupted over a Katy Perry music video which was filmed in a protected area without permission - as authorities in Majorca issue a fine for the breach. The American singer, 40, shot the footage to accompany her single LIFETIMES in the Ses Salines Natural Park on the Balearic Islands, Spain, in July last year. The shoot took place in a zone of the protected area - which covers around 40,000 acres of land and sea across the islands of Ibiza and Formentera - where access is strictly forbidden. A year on, the Balearic government has now slapped the production company behind the video, released with the single on August 8 last year, with a €6,001 (£5,197) fine, the Majorca Daily Bulletin reports. The firm - which promptly paid up - did not have a permit from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and the Natural Environment to enter the area roped off to protect especially valuable habitats, according to Europa Press. Officials noted the offence was 'serious' but as there was no evidence of lasting damage to the landscape, no additional penalties would be handed out. The natural park, which covers the south of party island Ibiza, the north of its picturesque neighbour Formentera and the sea between them, is protected for its rich biodiversity. In particular, it is an important stopover and nesting spot for migrating birds and contains a UNESCO World Heritage stretch of the Mediterranean. The region, designated an 'area of special scenic and rural interest', contains some of the Balearics' best beaches, with a striking mix of rugged coastline, forest and flatlands. Investigations began in July last year after Ms Perry was spotted on the ecologically precious dunes of S'Espalmador, a small islet off the north coast of Formentera. The compact private land mass, of around 340 acres, has been part of the Ses Salines protected park since 1980. She was also pictured dancing across various other protected parts of the island and nearby Ibiza, both popular sun-soaked tourist hotspots - so questions were soon raised about whether it was above board. Government officials at the time emphasised no filming application had been made to shoot on the site. The production company was fined the minimum amount for this kind of offence, according to the French L'Independant publication. S'Espalmador along with nearby Ses Illetes beach, on the northern tip of Formentera have long been the subject of preservation efforts by local authorities. Boasting the best-preserved dunes on the Balearics, they offer an array of rare habitats for the area's diverse plants and animals. The Spanish islands are a popular place for celebrity shoots - but Ms Perry's breach has sparked renewed discussion about balancing this with protecting its fragile habitats. Environmental campaigners have warned even the best managed projects could put the valuable ecosystems at risk. Ms Perry's single LIFETIMES was released as part of her seventh studio album, named 143, which came out in September last year. The Firework hitmaker is currently in the middle of her corresponding 83-concert Lifetimes Tour, which began in April and is set to finish in December, visiting an array of international venues. But ticket sales were slower than for the singer's previous tours, the Sun reports, with the album also apparently not as well received as some of her other music. It was the latest blow for the American musician who confirmed she had split from her fiancé, the British actor Orlando Bloom, 48, early last month. Ms Perry was also one of a group of five female celebrities criticised for their Blue Origin space trip in April (pictured), which she said left her feeling 'battered and bruised' The couple had been romantically linked since 2016 before getting engaged in 2019. They share four-year-old daughter Daisy Dove. Ms Perry was also one of a group of five female celebrities criticised for their Blue Origin space trip in April, which she said left her feeling 'battered and bruised'. The star had received widespread criticism for being 'tone deaf' in taking the short but expensive 11-minute trip in a time of hardship for many across the globe.
