After performing 80 shows in 12 European countries for a staggering 1.3 million fans over the past year alone, legendary superstar George Michael is taking his smash 25 LIVE tour to North American Arenas in the summer of 2008 in support of his new retrospective record. This will be George Michael's first North American tour in 17 years. The new album, titled 'Twenty Five', will be released April 1st and is a 29 song, 2 CD set featuring several new songs (including duets with superstars Paul McCartney and Mary J. Blige) in addition to many of Michael's iconic songs from both his solo and WHAM! career. In addition, a companion 2-disc DVD of 40 videos will also be made available.