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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 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011
Sep. 30, 2010
Sep. 30, 2011
Sep. 30, 2010
Computation of basic and diluted net income (loss) per common share [Abstract]        
Net income (loss) attributable to Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. $ 51,712 $ 51,007 $ 16,509 $ (103,993)
Less loss from discontinued operations, net of tax 0 (3,213) 0 (3,893)
Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common stockholders - basic and diluted $ 51,712 $ 54,220 $ 16,509 $ (100,100)
Weighted average common shares-basic (in shares) 186,127,846 170,285,159 181,115,853 162,285,785
Effect of dilutive securities [Abstract]        
Stock options, restricted stock and warrants (in shares) 2,403,000 2,017,000 2,191,000 0
2.875% convertible senior notes (in shares) 0 0 0 0
Diluted weighted average common shares-diluted (in shares) 188,531,130 172,302,273 183,306,799 162,285,785
Basic income (loss) from continuing operations per common share (in dollars per share) $ 0.28 $ 0.32 $ 0.09 $ (0.62)
Diluted income (loss) from continuing operations per common share (in dollars per share) $ 0.27 $ 0.32 $ 0.09 $ (0.62)