Label Responds To Controversy Filming Music Video Katy Perry In Spain

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JAKARTA - Katy Perry's latest single music video entitled 'Lifetimes' caused controversy. Filming in the Balearik Islands located off the east coast of Spain is said to have not obtained a permit.

The Department of the Balearic Islands Environment in Spain is said to have conducted an investigation. The reason is, filming was carried out in a protected area, Parc Natural de Ses Salies.

Responding to the controversy, Capitol Records as a label where Perry belongs gave his response. It was stated that filming the music video "Lifetimes" had received verbal approval.

"The local video production company assured us that all necessary permits for the video have been secured," a Capitol Records spokesman said, citing Variety on Friday, August 16.

"Kami kemudian mengetahui bahwa satu izin sedang dalam proses, meskipun kami diberiwenang verbal untuk melanjutkan," lanjutnya.

The label said it had applied for permission for a special location to the Directorate General of Coastal and Coastal Lines on July 22.

"Kru kami menerima persetujuan oral pada 26 Juli untuk melanjutkan syuting pada 27 Juli. Kami mematuhi semua peraturan yang terkait dengan syuting di area ini dan sangat menghormati lokasi ini dan para pejabat yang bertugas melindunginya."

Meanwhile, 'Lifetimes' is the second single released by Katy Perry to welcome the album 143 which is scheduled to be released on September 20.

Controversy does not only appear for Lifetimes, the music video Woman's World' launched in July has come under criticism because it is considered to describe a clich feminist stereotype.