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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY, Change in Ownership Interest (Details)

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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY, Change in Ownership Interest (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
Mar. 31, 2011
Change in ownership interest [Abstract]    
Net income (loss) attributable to Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. $ (69,150) $ (48,460)
Transfers from noncontrolling interest: [Abstract]    
Increase in Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.'s paid in capital for purchase of noncontrolling interests, net of transaction costs 452 68,684
Net transfers from noncontrolling interest 452 68,684
Change from net income (loss) attributable to Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.and transfers (to) from noncontrolling interest $ (68,698) $ 20,224