Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

EQUITY (Change in ownership interest) (Details)

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EQUITY (Change in ownership interest) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Sep. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2013
Mar. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Sep. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2012
Mar. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Equity [Abstract]                      
Net loss attributable to common stockholders of Live Entertainment, Inc. $ (82,043) $ 43,774 $ 58,130 $ (63,239) $ (159,717) $ 57,948 $ 7,692 $ (69,150) $ (43,378) $ (163,227) $ (83,016)
Changes in Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.’s additional paid-in capital for purchase of noncontrolling interests, net of transaction costs                 (17,732) 43 85,590
Change from net loss attributable to common stockholders of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. and transfers from noncontrolling interests                 $ (61,110) $ (163,184) $ 2,574