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Spain probes Katy Perry video over protected sand dunes

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Officials in Spain are investigating singer Katy Perry, for allegedly filming a music video in ecologically-sensitive sand dunes in the Balearic Islands without permission.

The video for her latest single Lifetimes shows the singer enjoying beaches and partying in clubs on the islands of Ibiza and Formentera.

But scenes believed to have been filmed in the middle of the protected dunes on the isle of S’Espalmador in Formentera have raised concern.

A statement from the Spanish government alleged that the production company responsible for the video had not sought permission. Katy Perry has not commented.

Officials stressed that Katy Perry was not under investigation for what it called “crimes against the environment”, as filming can be authorised in the area.

The environment department of the Balearic Islands issued a press release on Tuesday, claiming that the video’s production company did not secure the necessary authorisation before filming.

As a result, their release said, “preliminary investigation actions have been initiated”.

The department drew attention to one section of the Natural Resources Management Plan, which states that “photographic, cinematographic or videographic” reports for an “advertising or commercial exhibition purpose” requires express authorisation of the ministry for the environment.

The video for Lifetimes includes shots of the dune system of S’Espalmador, one of the most ecologically rich areas of Formentera.

S’Espalmador is an uninhabited islet located to the north of Formentera, and is approximately 1.8 miles long.

It has been part of the Ses Salines de Ibiza and Formentera natural park since 1980.

The dunes on the small, privately owned island are of “great ecological value”, according to the regional government’s tourism website.

BBC News has contacted production company WeOwnTheCity, and representatives for Katy Perry, for comment.

It follows a shaky album campaign for the singer, who is releasing her seventh album 143 in September.

The first single from the upcoming project, Woman’s World, was critically panned and failed to make an impact on the charts, with many feeling its feminist messaging was out of touch.

The Guardian asked “what regressive, warmed-over hell is this?”, The Cut stated that “Perry is stuck in 2016”, and Rolling Stone raised the question: “Did Katy Perry release the worst comeback single of all time?”

Follow-up single Lifetimes has also been produced by Dr Luke who Perry has been criticised for working with.

Singer Kesha sued Dr Luke in 2014, seeking to void their contract because, her lawyers claimed, he had “sexually, physically, verbally, and emotionally abused [Kesha] to the point where [she] nearly lost her life”.

Dr Luke denied the claims. They reached an agreement to settle a years-long defamation lawsuit last year.

(BBC News)

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SRK cancels visit to SL

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Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, who was scheduled to perform at the launch of City of Dreams Sri Lanka later this year, will not attend the event, reports say.

A statement by the organisers notes, “unfortunately due to unforeseen personal reasons beyond his control, Mr. Khan is no longer able to attend.”

“The launch event will continue as a landmark celebration, featuring an extraordinary lineup of local and international talent to be unveiled in the coming days. We are committed to making this moment a defining milestone in Sri Lanka’s journey to becoming a globally recognised destination for world-class entertainment,” the statement adds.

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Sunny Leone’s love for king coconuts (Video)

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Bollywood actress and adult entertainer – Sunny Leone has expressed her love for king coconuts in Sri Lanka, which she refers to as ‘orange coconuts’.

On a tiktok video made after landing in Sri Lanka earlier this month, Leone says, “Fun fact, the very first time I came here was the first time I tried orange coconuts… And they are so much better than green coconuts. Maybe I will find one here.”

She also said her very first movie Bollywood was shot in Sri Lanka. “It was really cool. I had some extremely interesting experiences her,” she added.

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Beyoncé’s unreleased music stolen from car during Cowboy Carter tour

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Unreleased music by Beyoncé was among several items stolen from a vehicle in Atlanta just days before the singer’s four-night Cowboy Carter tour stop in the city, authorities have confirmed.

Hard drives containing the unreleased songs, show plans, and past and future set lists for her tour were among the items stolen from a rental car used by the singer’s choreographer and one of her dancers, according to a police report.

The theft occurred on 8 July, two days before Beyoncé’s first Atlanta performance.

Atlanta police say an arrest warrant has been issued, but the suspect’s name has not been made public.

Choreographer Christopher Grant and dancer Diandre Blue told police they had parked the rented Black Jeep Wagoneer and gone inside a nearby food hall. When they returned, the vehicle’s rear window had been smashed and two suitcases were missing, a police incident report states.

They told police they were “carrying some personal sensitive information for the musician Beyoncé” in the vehicle that was also stolen.

That included “five jump drives containing watermarked music, unreleased music, footage plans for shows past and future, and set list”, the report states.

Other items reported stolen included a laptop, designer clothes and Apple AirPods. Authorities used tracking information on the laptop and headphones to track where the items may have gone, the police report notes.

Authorities also dusted the vehicle for any fingerprints and discovered “two very light prints”.

It is unclear whether the stolen items have been recovered.

The BBC has contacted a representative for Beyoncé for comment.

Beyoncé is currently on tour in Atlanta as part of her Cowboy Carter stadium tour. She has been performing in the city since 10 July and her last show was set for Monday night.

Her husband, the rapper Jay Z, made a surprise appearance on the third night of her show in the city.

Choreographer Mr Grant has worked with other major musicians including Shakira. Dancer Mr Blue appeared alongside Beyoncé in a 2024 Super Bowl advert, during which she released two singles from her Cowboy Carter album, released later that year.


(BBC News)

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