Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
Mar. 31, 2011
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED) [Abstract]    
Revenue $ 867,997 $ 849,409
Operating expenses:    
Direct operating expenses 538,714 547,124
Selling, general and administrative expenses 268,135 272,969
Depreciation and amortization 79,713 77,481
Loss (gain) on sale of operating assets (288) 1,295
Corporate expenses 23,217 21,036
Acquisition transaction expenses 1,309 1,665
Operating loss (42,803) (72,161)
Interest expense 29,710 29,229
Interest income (900) (527)
Equity in earnings of nonconsolidated affiliates (3,881) (994)
Other income, net (1,782) (585)
Loss before income taxes (65,950) (99,284)
Income tax expense (benefit) 4,278 (44,942)
Net loss (70,228) (54,342)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests (1,078) (5,882)
Net loss attributable to Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. $ (69,150) $ (48,460)
Basic and diluted net loss per common share attributable to common stockholders:    
Basic and diluted net loss per common share attributable to common stockholders of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. $ (0.37) $ (0.27)
Weighted average common shares outstanding:    
Basic and diluted (in shares) 186,521,520 176,292,809