Katy Perry responds to allegations of environmental damage in connection with the music video “Lifetimes”

Despite pursuing a promising solo career in the music industry since the early 2000s, Katy Perry decided to leave the studio to serve as a judge on American Idol. The hitmaker put her career on hold, so to speak, and decided to leave the show to return to the stage. And with a new album on the way, it seemed like the perfect time. Since it's been nearly four years since she released a new album, Perry's latest album is 143hits stores on September 20. The pop star, who has promoted songs such as “Woman's World” and “Lifetimes,” is at the center of an investigation as authorities believe she does not have permission to film in Spain's Balearic Islands.

While Perry was getting back into the groove of the music industry, her music video for “Woman's World” was criticized by some fans who claimed it was tailored to the male perspective. And now, with the release of the music video for “Lifetimes,” Perry is in trouble with the law. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Environment of the Balearic Islands, the production did not obtain the necessary permits to film on the islands.

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Katy Perry insists crew received ‘verbal consent’

While the music video was being investigated, a spokesperson for Perry issued a statement claiming the production had no knowledge of it. “The local video production company assured us that all necessary permits for the video were in place.” The statement continued, “We have since learned that a permit was in process, even though we had verbally received authority to proceed. Our local crew applied for a permit for this particular filming location from the General Directorate of Coasts and Coastlines on July 22.”

While Perry's spokesperson said the crew submitted the required paperwork, the statement said: “Our crew received verbal approval on July 26 to begin filming on July 27. We have followed all regulations associated with filming in this area and have the utmost respect for this location and the officers tasked with protecting it.”

Despite facing investigations and bad press, Perry continues to promote her new album. 143which marks her return to the spotlight.

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