Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

EQUITY (Earnings per Share) (Details)

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EQUITY (Earnings per Share) (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2015
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2015
Jun. 30, 2014
Computation of basic and diluted net income (loss) per common share [Abstract]        
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders of Live Nation $ 15,056 $ 22,934 $ (43,223) $ (9,514)
Accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interests (3,105) (460) (6,993) (2,504)
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders of Live Nation—basic and diluted $ 11,951 $ 22,474 $ (50,216) $ (12,018)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic 200,767,811 198,701,762 200,463,314 198,282,044
Effect of dilutive securities:        
Stock options and restricted stock 8,010,778 7,287,509 0 0
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted 208,778,589 205,989,271 200,463,314 198,282,044
Basic and diluted net loss per common share attributable to common stockholders of Live Nation (in dollars per shares) $ 0.06 $ 0.11 $ (0.25) $ (0.06)