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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY, Reconciliation of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests and Stockholders' Equity (Details)

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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY, Reconciliation of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests and Stockholders' Equity (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Jun. 30, 2010
Jun. 30, 2011
Jun. 30, 2010
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests [Roll Forward]        
Balance at December 31, 2010     $ 107,541  
Non-cash compensation     0  
Common shares issued for business acquisitions     0  
Exercise of stock options     0  
Sale of common shares     0  
Acquisitions and sales of noncontrolling interests     (98,027)  
Disposal of noncontrolling interests     0  
Fair value of redeemable noncontrolling interests adjustments     1,722  
Cash dividends     (5,570)  
Other     (839)  
Comprehensive income (loss):        
Net income (loss)     (4,827)  
Currency translation adjustment     0  
Balance at June 30, 2011 0   0  
Stockholders' equity [Roll Forward]        
Balances at December 31, 2010     1,501,668  
Non-cash compensation     10,159  
Common shares issued for business acquisitions     64  
Exercise of stock options     3,081  
Sale of common shares     76,492  
Acquisitions and sales of noncontrolling interests     84,877  
Disposal of noncontrolling interests     (2,699)  
Fair value of redeemable noncontrolling interests adjustments     (1,722)  
Cash dividends     (4,389)  
Other     (2)  
Comprehensive income (loss):        
Net income (loss)     (32,901)  
Unrealized loss on cash flow hedges (93) 769 (137) (225)
Other     (32)  
Currency translation adjustment 9,138 (25,416) 54,653 (71,826)
Total comprehensive income     21,583  
Balances at June 30, 2011 1,689,112   1,689,112  
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. Stockholders' Equity [Member]
       
Stockholders' equity [Roll Forward]        
Balances at December 31, 2010     1,364,416  
Non-cash compensation     10,159  
Common shares issued for business acquisitions     64  
Exercise of stock options     3,081  
Sale of common shares     76,492  
Acquisitions and sales of noncontrolling interests     84,437  
Disposal of noncontrolling interests     0  
Fair value of redeemable noncontrolling interests adjustments     (1,722)  
Cash dividends     0  
Other     1  
Comprehensive income (loss):        
Net income (loss)     (35,203)  
Unrealized loss on cash flow hedges     (137)  
Other     (32)  
Currency translation adjustment     54,653  
Balances at June 30, 2011 1,556,209   1,556,209  
Noncontrolling Interests [Member]
       
Stockholders' equity [Roll Forward]        
Balances at December 31, 2010     137,252  
Non-cash compensation     0  
Common shares issued for business acquisitions     0  
Exercise of stock options     0  
Sale of common shares     0  
Acquisitions and sales of noncontrolling interests     440  
Disposal of noncontrolling interests     (2,699)  
Fair value of redeemable noncontrolling interests adjustments     0  
Cash dividends     (4,389)  
Other     (3)  
Comprehensive income (loss):        
Net income (loss)     2,302  
Unrealized loss on cash flow hedges     0  
Other     0  
Currency translation adjustment     0  
Balances at June 30, 2011 132,903   132,903  
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
       
Stockholders' equity [Roll Forward]        
Balances at December 31, 2010     0  
Comprehensive income (loss):        
Net income (loss)     (32,901)  
Unrealized loss on cash flow hedges     (137)  
Other     (32)  
Currency translation adjustment     54,653  
Total comprehensive income     $ 21,583