Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY, Earnings per Share (Details)

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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY, Earnings per Share (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Sep. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2012
Mar. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Sep. 30, 2011
Jun. 30, 2011
Mar. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Computation of basic and diluted net income (loss) per common share [Abstract]                      
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. $ (159,717) $ 57,948 $ 7,692 $ (69,150) $ (99,525) $ 51,712 $ 13,257 $ (48,460) $ (163,227) $ (83,016) $ (228,390)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax                 0 0 (4,228)
Net loss from continuing operations attributable to common stockholders of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.-basic and diluted                 $ (163,227) $ (83,016) $ (224,162)
Weighted average common shares-basic (in shares)                 186,956 182,388 164,410
Effect of dilutive securities:                      
Stock options, restricted stock and warrants (in shares)                 0 0 0
2.875% convertible senior notes (in shares)                 0 0 0
Weighted average common shares-diluted (in shares)                 186,956 182,388 164,410
Basic and diluted net loss from continuing operations per common share (in dollars per share)                 $ (0.87) $ (0.46) $ (1.36)
2.875% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2027 [Member]
                      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                      
Interest rate, stated percentage (in hundredths) 2.875%       2.875%       2.875% 2.875%