The company behind Katy Perry’s ‘Lifetimes’ video shot in Ibiza is under investigation for failing to obtain a filming permit
The difficult launch for Katy Perryseventh studio album by, 143, continued. The music video for the release’s second single, “Lifetime,” was filmed in a protected area of Spain’s Balearic Islands—and now, the production company behind the shoot is under investigation for not having a permit.
Each New York Time, Perry filmed “Lifetimes” at Parc Natural de Ses Salines, a national parks and nature reserves UNESCO world heritage including the islands of Ibiza and Formentera. Some filming is said to have taken place on the small protected island of S’Espalmador, which is part of the park. According to a press release According to the Balearic Islands’ Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Natural Environment, video production company WeOwnTheCity did not “request permission” to film “Lifetimes” at the protected site.
Video directed by Colombian-American photographer and film director Still, Matias Vasquez. The video shows Perry jumping off a ferry before frolicking on the beach. Perry also rides on the back of a motorbike, eats seafood paella on a boat, kayaks and jumps off a cliff into the sea with a group of muscular young men. The second half of the video shows the beach party lasting well into the night, with Perry dancing at clubs in Ibiza as well as on the beach.
According to the Balearic Islands tourist authoritiesS’Espalmador has “one of the best preserved and most beautiful beaches”, and boasts “crystal clear waters” as well as a forest filled with pine and juniper trees. The park that encompasses S’Espalmador is also home to more than 200 species of migratory birds as well as Posidonia, a type of seagrass found in the Mediterranean Sea that plays an important role in maintaining and protecting marine life.
“In any case, the production company did not request permission from the ministry to film, and that is why preliminary investigations were initiated,” the statement said. The statement also clarified that the unauthorized filming was not a “crime against the environment,” but simply a violation of regulations.
The music video for “Lifetimes” followed the album’s lead single, “Woman’s World,” which featured Perry wearing a Rosie the Riveter-inspired outfit and was intended to satirize stereotypes of matriarchs. “Woman’s World” The video received many negative reviews.And The song debuted at a disappointing 63 on the US Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.
Perry’s upcoming album, 143, scheduled for release on September 20, marking her first album in four years. Vanity Fair Perry’s representatives and WeOwnTheCity have been contacted for comment.
