Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS, Front Line (Details)

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BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS, Front Line (Details) (Front Line [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2011
Cost of acquired entity [Abstract]  
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
Azoff Sellers [Member]
  
Cost of acquired entity [Abstract]  
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]
  
Cost of acquired entity [Abstract]  
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]
  
Cost of acquired entity [Abstract]  
Cash paid in acquiring remaining interests $ 12.8