Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

ACQUISITIONS (Acquisition of Front Line) (Details)

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ACQUISITIONS (Acquisition of Front Line) (Details) (Front Line [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Feb. 28, 2011
Mar. 31, 2011
Business Acquisition [Line Items]    
Number of newly-issued shares of Live Nation common stock (in shares) 5.7  
Business acquisition stock-based compensation   $ 24.4
Cash flows from financing activities - use of cash for acquisition   47.9
Cash flows from operating activities - use of cash for acquisition   21.4
Total non-cash consideration   59.6
Former Executive Sellers [Member]
   
Business Acquisition [Line Items]    
Cash paid in acquiring remaining interests   56.3
Amount paid in newly-issued shares of Live Nation common stock   18.6
Number of newly-issued shares of Live Nation common stock (in shares)   1.8
Madison Square Gardens, L.P. [Member]
   
Business Acquisition [Line Items]    
Cash paid in acquiring remaining interests   0.2
Amount paid in newly-issued shares of Live Nation common stock   41.0
Number of newly-issued shares of Live Nation common stock (in shares)   3.9
Small holdings of other individuals [Member]
   
Business Acquisition [Line Items]    
Cash paid in acquiring remaining interests   $ 12.8