CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
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| Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] | |||
| Net income | $ 90,340 | $ 7,774 | $ 20,297 |
| Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: | |||
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | (36,689) | 67,704 | (64,947) |
| Other | 0 | 461 | (103) |
| Comprehensive income (loss) | 53,651 | 75,939 | (44,753) |
| Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests | 30,091 | 13,789 | 17,355 |
| Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to common stockholders of Live Nation | $ 23,560 | $ 62,150 | $ (62,108) |
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