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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY, Earnings per Share (Details)

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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY, Earnings per Share (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Jun. 30, 2010
Jun. 30, 2011
Jun. 30, 2010
Computation of basic and diluted net income (loss) per common share [Abstract]        
Net income (loss) attributable to Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. $ 13,257 $ (32,787) $ (35,203) $ (155,000)
Less loss from discontinued operations, net of tax 0 (377) 0 (680)
Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common stockholders-basic and diluted $ 13,257 $ (32,410) $ (35,203) $ (154,320)
Weighted average common shares-basic (in shares) 180,818,826 170,007,727 178,568,320 158,219,805
Effect of dilutive securities:        
Stock options, restricted stock and warrants (in shares) 1,971,000 0 0 0
2.875% convertible senior notes (in shares) 0 0 0 0
Weighted average common shares-diluted (in shares) 182,790,095 170,007,727 178,568,320 158,219,805
Basic and diluted income (loss) from continuing operations per common share (in dollars per share) $ 0.07 $ (0.19) $ (0.20) $ (0.98)