EQUITY (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | ||||||||||||
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2013
Warrants [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2013
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. Stockholders' Equity [Member]
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Feb. 28, 2011
Front Line [Member]
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May 31, 2011
Vector [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2013
Stock Options [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2012
Stock Options [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2011
Stock Options [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2010
Stock Options [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2013
Restricted Stock [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2012
Restricted Stock [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2011
Restricted Stock [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2010
Restricted Stock [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2011
Liberty Media [Member]
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Feb. 28, 2011
Liberty Media [Member]
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Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||
Common stock issued | 10,100,000 | ||||||||||||||
Sale of common shares (in shares) | 500,000 | ||||||||||||||
Treasury stock, shares, repurchased | 400,000 | ||||||||||||||
Purchase of common stock | $ 6.9 | ||||||||||||||
Business acquisition, number of shares issued for remaining interest | 5,700,000 | 700,000 | |||||||||||||
Common shares sold to related party pursuant to the subscription agreement | 5,500,000 | 1,800,000 | |||||||||||||
Shares available for future grants (in shares) | 25,900,000 | ||||||||||||||
Stock options currently granted | 16,628,000 | 24,722,000 | 21,429,000 | 20,464,000 | |||||||||||
Restricted stock awards currently granted | 2,210,000 | 3,202,000 | 3,325,000 | 3,025,000 |