Live Nation Entertainment Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION, Stock-Based Compensation Expense (Details)

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION, Stock-Based Compensation Expense (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended						3 Months Ended	11 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009	Dec. 31, 2011 Selling, general, and administrative expenses [Member]	Dec. 31, 2010 Selling, general, and administrative expenses [Member]	Dec. 31, 2009 Selling, general, and administrative expenses [Member]	Mar. 31, 2011 Selling, general, and administrative expenses [Member] Front Line [Member]	Dec. 31, 2010 Selling, general, and administrative expenses [Member] Front Line [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Corporate expenses [Member]	Dec. 31, 2010 Corporate expenses [Member]	Dec. 31, 2009 Corporate expenses [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Stock Options [Member]
Stock-based compensation, aggregate disclosures [Abstract]
Maximum term of award (in years)												10Y
Vesting period, minimum (in years)												1Y
Vesting period, maximum (in years)												5Y
Stock-based compensation expense [Abstract]
Total stock-based compensation expense	$ 60,645	$ 61,607	$ 12,497	$ 40,496	$ 34,509	$ 4,696	$ 24,400	$ 9,800	$ 20,149	$ 27,098	$ 7,801

- Definition

Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees.

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