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EQUITY (Earnings per Share) (Details) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||||||
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Sep. 30, 2014
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Sep. 30, 2014
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Sep. 30, 2014
2.5% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2019 [Member]
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May 31, 2014
2.5% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2019 [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2014
2.875% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2027 [Member]
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Jul. 31, 2014
2.875% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2027 [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2013
2.875% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2027 [Member]
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| 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 | |||||
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| Interest rate, stated percentage | 2.50% | 2.50% | 2.875% | 2.875% | 2.875% | ||||
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Contractual interest rate for funds borrowed, under the debt agreement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) for the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Additional shares included in the calculation of diluted EPS as a result of the potentially dilutive effect of convertible debt securities using the if-converted method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Additional shares included in the calculation of diluted EPS as a result of the potentially dilutive effect of share based payment arrangements using the treasury stock method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The after-tax amount of interest recognized in the period associated with any convertible debt. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Net income after adjustments for dividends on preferred stock (declared in the period) and/or cumulative preferred stock (accumulated for the period). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Net Income or Loss Available to Common Stockholders plus adjustments resulting from the assumption that dilutive convertible securities were converted, options or warrants were exercised, or that other shares were issued upon the satisfaction of certain conditions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of decrease to net income for accretion of temporary equity to its redemption value to derive net income apportioned to common stockholders. No definition available.
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The average number of shares or units issued and outstanding that are used in calculating diluted EPS or earnings per unit (EPU), determined based on the timing of issuance of shares or units in the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of [basic] shares or units, after adjustment for contingently issuable shares or units and other shares or units not deemed outstanding, determined by relating the portion of time within a reporting period that common shares or units have been outstanding to the total time in that period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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