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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY, Change in Ownership Interest (Details)

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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY, Change in Ownership Interest (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011
Sep. 30, 2010
Sep. 30, 2011
Sep. 30, 2010
Change in ownership interest [Abstract]        
Net income (loss) attributable to Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. $ 51,712 $ 51,007 $ 16,509 $ (103,993)
Transfers (to) from noncontrolling interest [Abstract]        
Increase in Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.'s paid in capital for purchase of noncontrolling interests, net of transaction costs 274 1,181 84,711 1,181
Net transfers from noncontrolling interest 274 1,181 84,711 1,181
Change from net income (loss) attributable to Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. and transfers (to) from noncontrolling interest $ 51,986 $ 52,188 $ 101,220 $ (102,812)