On January 17, 2025, celebrity news highlights include Laila Ferchichi’s social media fame, with her mother managing her Instagram account due to age restrictions. Tobo and Katharina Hambüchen announced their breakup after two years while remaining amicable. Louis Tomlinson’s sister welcomed a new baby girl. Pietro Lombardi reaffirmed his loyalty to fiancée Laura Maria Rypa amid relationship inquiries, and Jessica Haller prioritized family time. Lastly, influencer Twenty4tim rejected promoting Dubai, citing negative press and personal values.
Today’s Celebrity Highlights: January 17, 2025
Laila Ferchichi’s Secret Social Media Stardom
Laila-Maria Ferchichi, the 11-year-old daughter of Anna-Maria Ferchichi and Bushido, has made quite a name for herself on Instagram, amassing over 88,000 followers. Interestingly, Laila is under the minimum age requirement of 13 set by Instagram, and her account is managed by her mother, Anna-Maria.
In a recent chat with ‘RTL Exklusiv’, Anna-Maria revealed that her daughter prefers to keep her Instagram fame under wraps from her classmates. “None of her friends are aware that she has nearly 100,000 followers,” Anna-Maria shared, adding that Laila is concerned about evoking jealousy among her peers. “She says, ‘I don’t want to make anyone jealous, and they might not like me anymore,'” Anna-Maria explained.
Anna-Maria and her husband Anis Ferchichi commend Laila’s thoughtful approach, with Anna-Maria noting, “It’s lovely that she doesn’t flaunt her success; we feel we’ve instilled the right values in her.”
Tobo and Katharina Hambüchen Part Ways
In a surprising turn of events, Tobo, the podcaster and former participant of ‘Das Sommerhaus der Stars’, announced his breakup with Katharina Hambüchen via his Instagram story on January 16, 2025. Katharina also confirmed their separation, stating that they have decided to part ways after two years together, yet they remain on good terms.
Reflecting on their relationship, Tobo mentioned, “We’ve realized that our future visions no longer align.” The split is unexpected, especially considering their recent milestone of moving in together in 2023. Katharina even honored Tobo with a tattoo of a ‘T’ on her wrist to symbolize their love. Despite this change, both express gratitude for their shared experiences and wish each other well.
Exciting Family News for Louis Tomlinson
Louis Tomlinson, the former One Direction star, has welcomed another addition to his family! On January 15, his sister Lottie Tomlinson announced the birth of her second child, a baby girl. Through a touching black-and-white photo shared on her Instagram, Lottie introduced her new daughter, exclaiming, “Our angel girl has arrived and she is perfect in every way.”
The snapshot also features Lottie’s two-year-old son, Lucky, peering over his sister’s crib. It’s still unclear if Uncle Louis has met his new niece yet, but this marks his third time as an uncle, following the birth of his sister Phoebe Tomlinson’s daughter last year.
Pietro Lombardi Opens Up About His Relationship
Pietro Lombardi, 32, clarified his commitment during a Q&A session on Instagram on January 15, stating that he has never cheated on his fiancée, Laura Maria Rypa. Fans posed some provocative questions, including whether he has ever thought of another woman during intimate moments. Pietro’s response was somewhat vague, emphasizing that if you have a wonderful partner, there’s no need to think of others.
The conversation took an intimate turn when a follower inquired about their experiences with bondage. Pietro replied, “That could be true,” while stressing that it’s important for the experience to remain special. He encouraged his fans to explore new things in their relationships but reminded them that communication and trust are crucial.
Jessica Haller Emphasizes Quality Family Time
While Jessica Haller, 34, continues to engage with her followers on Instagram, she has recently decided to scale back her online presence. Acknowledging the challenges of balancing content creation and personal connections, Jessica shared that spending quality time with her family is her current priority.
She expressed, “I may not be very active in my stories right now, but I am much more engaged in my DMs!” The former ‘Bachelorette’ aims to manage her energy better in the new year, ensuring her audience knows they are not forgotten.
Twenty4tim Takes a Stand Against Dubai Promotion
In contrast to many influencers flocking to Dubai, Twenty4tim, 24, has made a conscious choice to distance himself from promoting the city. In an Instagram story, he explained that he initially intended to report neutrally but found the negative press surrounding the region to be difficult to navigate.
Tim recounted a past experience where he was denied entry to Dubai for a music video shoot due to the video’s content. He emphasized his commitment to promoting diversity and tolerance, values that he feels are not always reflected in the United Arab Emirates. For the sake of his vibrant community, he has chosen to refrain from endorsing Dubai.