Silvio Berlusconi’s defence lawyers have named Hollywood star George Clooney, the Italian foreign minister and a bevy of showgirls as witnesses at the premier’s upcoming prostitution trial.

George Clooney has been listed as a defence witness in Silvio Berlusconi's upcoming trial.

Lawyers for Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi want George Clooney and his Italian girlfriend to give evidence at his prostitution trial.

The ‘Burn After Reading’ actor George Clooney – who has been dating Italian television presenter Elisabetta Canalis for more than a year – admits he feels much less stressed since buying a villa in the European town of Laglio as he can escape the pressures of Hollywood.

George Clooney is take to the stand in a Milan courtroom later this month.

David Beckham is reportedly set to buy George Clooney’s Italian home.

George Clooney doesn't want to get married again because he is a “lousy” husband.

George Clooney is learning Italian, with personal lessons from girlfriend Elisabetta Canalis.

George Clooney has felt “lonely and incomplete” in relationships.

George Clooney has bought his girlfriend a diamond ring, it has emerged.

The 48-year-old actor George Clooney has enjoyed several dates with 30-year-old Elisabetta Canalis, who hosts the Italian version of MTV show ‘Total Request Live’.