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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY, Change in Ownership Interest (Details) (USD $)
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2011
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| Change in ownership interest [Abstract] | |||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. | $ 57,948 | $ 51,712 | $ (3,510) | $ 16,509 | |
| Transfers (to) from noncontrolling interests [Abstract] | |||||
| Changes in Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.'s paid in capital for purchase of noncontrolling interests, net of transaction costs | 4 | 274 | 0 | 84,711 | |
| Net transfers (to) from noncontrolling interests | 4 | 274 | 0 | 84,711 | |
| Change from net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. and transfers (to) from noncontrolling interests | 57,952 | 51,986 | (3,510) | 101,220 | |
| Redeemable noncontrolling interests | $ 48,136 | $ 48,136 | $ 8,277 | ||
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As of the reporting date, the aggregate amount, either at the carrying amount or fair value, of all noncontrolling interests which are redeemable by the (parent) entity (1) at a fixed or determinable price on a fixed or determinable date, (2) at the option of the holder of the noncontrolling interest, or (3) upon occurrence of an event that is not solely within the control of the (parent) entity. This item includes noncontrolling interest holder's ownership (or holders' ownership) regardless of the type of equity interest (common, preferred, other) including all potential organizational (legal) forms of the investee entity. No definition available.
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- Definition
This element represents the total net income attributable to the parent for the period and the effect of net changes during the period impacting the parent's ownership interest in a subsidiary as it relates to the total (consolidated) equity attributable to the parent. The changes to the parent's ownership interest in a subsidiary represented by this element did not result in a deconsolidation of the subsidiary from the consolidated financial statements. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the period impacting the parent's ownership interest in a subsidiary as it relates to the total (consolidated) equity attributable to the parent. The changes to the parent's ownership interest in a subsidiary represented by this element did not arise in a deconsolidation of the subsidiary from the consolidated financial statements. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Represents the purchase by the parent of an additional equity interest in a subsidiary during the period, thereby effecting a change in total (consolidated) equity attributable to the parent. The purchase of the additional equity interest represented by this element increases the parent's controlling interest in the subsidiary. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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