Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY, Earnings per Share (Details)

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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY, Earnings per Share (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Sep. 30, 2011
Jun. 30, 2011
Mar. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Sep. 30, 2010
Jun. 30, 2010
Mar. 31, 2010
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Dec. 31, 2009
Computation of basic and diluted net income (loss) per common share [Abstract]                      
Net loss attributable to Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. $ (99,525) $ 51,712 $ 13,257 $ (48,460) $ (124,397) $ 51,007 $ (32,787) $ (122,213) $ (83,016) $ (228,390) $ (60,179)
Less income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax 0     0 335 3,213 377 303 0 4,228 (76,277)
Net loss from continuing operations allocated to common stockholders-basic and diluted                 (83,016) (224,162) (136,456)
Effect of dilutive securities:                      
2.875% convertible senior notes                 0 0 0
Securities of subsidiaries                 0 0 0
Net loss from continuing operations allocated to common stockholders-diluted                 $ (83,016) $ (224,162) $ (136,456)
Weighted average common shares-basic (in shares)                 182,388,000 164,410,167 82,652,366
Effect of dilutive securities:                      
Stock options, restricted stock and warrants (in shares)                 0 0 0
2.875% convertible senior notes (in shares)                 0 0 0
Weighted average common shares-diluted (in shares)                 182,388,000 164,410,167 82,652,366
Basic and diluted net loss from continuing operations per common share (in dollars per share) $ (0.53) $ 0.28 $ 0.07 $ (0.27) $ (0.72) $ 0.32 $ (0.19) $ (0.83) $ (0.46) $ (1.36) $ (1.65)
Convertible Senior Notes Due 2027 2.875 percent [Member]
                      
Effect of dilutive securities:                      
Interest rate, stated percentage (in hundredths) 2.875%       2.875%       2.875% 2.875% 2.875%