Sweet collision of tabloid worlds: Silvio Berlusconi's lawyers have named George Clooney as a witness in the Italian prime minister's trial for banging underage hookers at "bunga-bunga" parties and abusing his power to cover it up.

Fashion designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana have been under investigation in Italy for tax evasion for some time, but now the ongoing scandal —they duo are accused of selling their company to avoid taxes—may lead to fraud charges.

Like many people, we never got invited to one of Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's infamous Bunga-Bunga orgies. But now, thanks to photos from laptops and cellphones, seized by Italian prosecutors, we can live vicariously!

Alleged Italian sex fiend Silvio Berlusconi, in an interview with opposition newspaper La Repubblica, says charges filed against him claiming that he had sex with 33 prostitutes at his legendary "bunga bunga" parties are "without sense." Why is that? Because, he told the paper, "even though I am a little brat ... 33 girls in two months seems like too much even for a 30 year old." But having sex 13 times with an underage prostitute, well, that's a different story.

Would you like to live inside a hidden bunker in an Italian mansion? A vacancy may open up in one soon! Police in the Italian state of Calbrian had to drag alleged crime-syndicate boss Francesco Maisano out of his during an international bust of 31 suspected mafia goons (or gooni in Italian).

"Now I know why Venice is sinking—it is under the weight of Silvio Berlusconi's giant balls." So said Jon Stewart at the beginning of tonight's Daily Show, wherein he detailed the shocking, unrepentant behavior of Italy's Prime Minister.

Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi told reporters today that he's "not worried in the least" about going on trial for allegedly having sex with a teenage girl, Karima El Mahroug. He added, "For love of country I won't talk about it."

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi was indicted today on charges of child prostitution for allegedly paying a then-17-year-old Moroccan girl called "Ruby Heart-Stealer" for sex. His trial will start in April. On the upside, the spectacle will probably distract the Italian public from his two other ongoing prosecutions for tax fraud and bribery. Italy!

Thousands of Italian women led protests against Silvio Berlusconi today, chanting "Italy is not a brothel" and demanding that the 74-year old sex fiend resign.

What's the Mafia controlling these days? Well, Sicilian tomatoes, for one thing. But also, nudie pics of Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, according to loudmouthed paparazzo Fabrizio Corona.

The home of Italian wax figure Silvio Berlusconi — who's under fire for allegedly hosting "bunga bunga" parties and paying teen girls for sex — could come under a shower of condoms and panties by protesters over the weekend. Salve!

Italian-American groups are using MTV's decision to send the cast of Jersey Shore to Italy to revive their protest of the show. Really? They're still going on about this?

MTV has confirmed that Jersey Shore producers are scouting locations in Italy to film the fourth season of the show. They've even lined up some of Vinny's relatives to host. In the future, reality television will be America's only export.

Italian police have found "some very interesting photographs" of Silvio Berlusconi's bunga bunga parties.

Everyone's coming down on Silvio Berlusconi for hosting "bunga bunga" parties. Except Italian porn star Rocco Siffredi, who said: "Italians are proud of someone like Berlusconi who is 74, loves sex and has a good sex life." Fair enough! [Guardian]

Silvio Berlusconi went on television last night to deny accusations that he played "bunga bunga" with a teenage hooker, saying he's in a "stable, affectionate relationship" with one woman who wouldn't allow these raunchy soirees "at dinner or after dinner."

Silvio Berlusconi, the world's Italian-est prime minister, is being investigated by prosecutors in Milan for having sex with a 17-year-old prostitute, according to Corriere della Sera.

Mt. Etna's been busy! The largest active volcano in Europe erupted on Wednesday night, sending lava down its ridge. The eruption only lasted an hour, and didn't pose a threat, but boy did it make for some pretty visuals.

[Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi meets with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin today. Image via AP]

What's the most efficient way to dislodge a bullet stuck in your head? By sneezing it out, of course! Which is exactly what one Italian man did over New Year's.