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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY, Reconciliation of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests and Stockholders' Equity (Details)

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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY, Reconciliation of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests and Stockholders' Equity (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011
Sep. 30, 2010
Sep. 30, 2011
Sep. 30, 2010
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests [Roll Forward]        
Balances at December 31, 2010     $ 107,541  
Non-cash compensation     0  
Common shares issued for business acquisitions     0  
Exercise of stock options     0  
Sale of common shares     0  
Acquisitions of noncontrolling interests     (98,027)  
Sales of noncontrolling interests     0  
Fair value of redeemable noncontrolling interests adjustments     1,722  
Cash dividends     (5,570)  
Other     (861)  
Comprehensive income (loss) [Abstract]        
Net income (loss)     (4,805)  
Currency translation adjustment     0  
Balances at September 30, 2011 0   0  
Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]        
Balances at December 31, 2010     1,501,668  
Non-cash compensation     18,472  
Common shares issued for business acquisitions     64  
Exercise of stock options     3,210  
Sale of common shares     76,492  
Acquisitions of noncontrolling interests     86,795  
Sales of noncontrolling interests     (2,699)  
Fair value of redeemable noncontrolling interests adjustments     (1,722)  
Cash dividends     (6,733)  
Other     (40)  
Comprehensive income (loss) [Abstract]        
Net income (loss)     30,098  
Unrealized loss on cash flow hedges (21) (68) (158) (293)
Other     (33)  
Currency translation adjustment (37,290) 57,985 17,363 (13,841)
Total comprehensive income     47,270  
Balances at September 30, 2011 1,722,777   1,722,777  
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. Stockholders' Equity [Member]
       
Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]        
Balances at December 31, 2010     1,364,416  
Non-cash compensation     18,472  
Common shares issued for business acquisitions     64  
Exercise of stock options     3,210  
Sale of common shares     76,492  
Acquisitions of noncontrolling interests     84,711  
Sales of noncontrolling interests     0  
Fair value of redeemable noncontrolling interests adjustments     (1,722)  
Cash dividends     0  
Other     (29)  
Comprehensive income (loss) [Abstract]        
Net income (loss)     16,509  
Unrealized loss on cash flow hedges     (158)  
Other     (33)  
Currency translation adjustment     17,363  
Balances at September 30, 2011 1,579,295   1,579,295  
Noncontrolling Interests [Member]
       
Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]        
Balances at December 31, 2010     137,252  
Non-cash compensation     0  
Common shares issued for business acquisitions     0  
Exercise of stock options     0  
Sale of common shares     0  
Acquisitions of noncontrolling interests     2,084  
Sales of noncontrolling interests     (2,699)  
Fair value of redeemable noncontrolling interests adjustments     0  
Cash dividends     (6,733)  
Other     (11)  
Comprehensive income (loss) [Abstract]        
Net income (loss)     13,589  
Unrealized loss on cash flow hedges     0  
Other     0  
Currency translation adjustment     0  
Balances at September 30, 2011 143,482   143,482  
Comprehensive Income [Member]
       
Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]        
Balances at December 31, 2010     0  
Comprehensive income (loss) [Abstract]        
Net income (loss)     30,098  
Unrealized loss on cash flow hedges     (158)  
Other     (33)  
Currency translation adjustment     17,363  
Total comprehensive income     $ 47,270