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, 2013
Mar. 31, 2012
Income Statement [Abstract]    
Revenue $ 923,698 $ 867,997
Operating expenses:    
Direct operating expenses 576,934 538,714
Selling, general and administrative expenses 279,522 268,135
Depreciation and amortization 82,165 79,713
Gain on disposal of operating assets (3,597) (288)
Corporate expenses 20,655 23,217
Acquisition transaction expenses 1,208 1,309
Operating income (loss) (33,189) (42,803)
Interest expense 28,151 29,710
Interest income (1,768) (900)
Equity in earnings of nonconsolidated affiliates (2,582) (3,881)
Other expense (income), net 3,638 (1,782)
Loss before income taxes (60,628) (65,950)
Income tax expense 3,559 4,278
Net loss (64,187) (70,228)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests (948) (1,078)
Net loss attributable to common stockholders of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. $ (63,239) $ (69,150)
Basic and diluted net loss per common share attributable to common stockholders of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (in dollars per share) $ (0.33) $ (0.37)
Basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 188,827,190 186,521,520