Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

EQUITY (Earnings per Share) (Details)

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EQUITY (Earnings per Share) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2014
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2014
2.5% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2019 [Member]
May 31, 2014
2.5% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2019 [Member]
Sep. 30, 2014
2.875% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2027 [Member]
Jul. 31, 2014
2.875% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2027 [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
2.875% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2027 [Member]
Computation of basic and diluted net income (loss) per common share [Abstract]                  
Net income attributable to common stockholders of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. $ 105,163 $ 43,774 $ 95,649 $ 38,665          
Accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interests (1,198) (265) (3,702) (424)          
Net income available to common stockholders of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.—basic 103,965 43,509 91,947 38,241          
Convertible debt interest, net of tax 4,813 0 0 0          
Net income available to common stockholders of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.—diluted $ 108,778 $ 43,509 $ 91,947 $ 38,241          
Weighted average common shares—basic (in shares) 199,261,810 196,396,704 198,612,221 192,792,286          
Effect of dilutive securities:                  
Stock options, restricted stock and warrants 7,340,484 5,713,079 7,621,353 4,474,003          
Convertible senior notes 14,979,289 0 0 0          
Weighted average common shares—diluted (in shares) 221,581,583 202,109,783 206,233,574 197,266,289          
Basic net income available to common stockholders of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (in dollars per share) $ 0.52 $ 0.22 $ 0.46 $ 0.20          
Diluted net income available to common stockholders of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (in dollars per share) $ 0.49 $ 0.22 $ 0.45 $ 0.19          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                  
Interest rate, stated percentage         2.50% 2.50% 2.875% 2.875% 2.875%