Pop star Katy Perry has been launching new music since leaving “American Idol” as a judge.
Over the years, she’s been involved in some controversies.
In 2022, she faced a lot of backlash for mocking Christians during an episode. Perry has been very vocal about her disdain for growing up in an evangelical household.
“But my childhood was just the Jesus train. It wasn’t expansive and it wasn’t curious, it was just Sunday morning, Sunday night, Wednesday evening; Jesusjesusjesusjesusjesusjesusjesus,” she said. “From birth, it was pure Bible thumping.”
Well, Katy Perry is now under serious investigation for potential environmental infringement while filming her music video for “Lifetimes” in the breathtaking Balearic Islands.
The Balearic Government Department of the Environment is determining whether Perry and her team may have harmed protected dunes on the islet of s’Espalmador, which were said to be the backdrop for some scenes in the video. It appears that the production company involved didn’t acquire the necessary permissions to film in these protected areas.
The department expressed in a press release that the music video was not a “crime against the environment.” Filming is permitted with an appropriate request, which seems to have never happened.
The valuable dunes in question are ecologically significant and are viewed as some of the best-preserved areas in the Balearic Islands. The visuals for “Lifetimes,” which officially premiered on August 8, are undoubtedly captivating.
That’s right. Katy Perry, a UN spokeswoman for climate change, is being investigated for violating environmental policies.
S’Espalmador, a small, picturesque islet stretching approximately 1.8 miles to the north of Formentera, has been a treasured part of the Ses Salines de Ibiza and Formentera Natural Park since 1980. This privately owned and uninhabited island is not just a secluded paradise, but it also harbors the most well-preserved dune system in the entire Balearic Islands. These dunes, with their delicate beauty and intricate ecosystems, are recognized for their “great ecological value.”
Meanwhile, in the music world, Katy Perry’s latest single, Lifetimes, continues to stir conversation. Produced by the controversial Dr. Luke, this track follows her July release, Woman’s World, which received a chilly reception from critics. The Guardian’s Laura Snapes described it as “regressive,” a sentiment that reflects the general disappointment among fans and critics alike. Lifetimes now faces the challenge of overcoming the shadow cast by its predecessor as Perry attempts to reignite her musical momentum.
