Liberty Media Corporation Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Investments In Affiliates Accounted For Using The Equity Method (Schedule Of Liberty's Share Of Earnings (Losses) Of Affiliates) (Details)

Investments In Affiliates Accounted For Using The Equity Method (Schedule Of Liberty's Share Of Earnings (Losses) Of Affiliates) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Equity Method Investments and Operating Activities Segment [Line Items]
Share of earnings (losses) of affiliates, net	$ (6)	$ (8)	$ (53)	$ (12)
Charter Communications
Equity Method Investments and Operating Activities Segment [Line Items]
Share of earnings (losses) of affiliates, net	(34)	(37)	(87)	(74)
SIRIUS XM
Equity Method Investments and Operating Activities Segment [Line Items]
Share of earnings (losses) of affiliates, net				8
Live Nation
Equity Method Investments and Operating Activities Segment [Line Items]
Share of earnings (losses) of affiliates, net	21	13	18	5
Sirius XM Canada
Equity Method Investments and Operating Activities Segment [Line Items]
Share of earnings (losses) of affiliates, net	2	2	3	3
Equity method investment, other
Equity Method Investments and Operating Activities Segment [Line Items]
Share of earnings (losses) of affiliates, net	$ 5	$ 14	$ 13	$ 46

- Definition

This item represents the entity's proportionate share for the period of the net income (loss) of its investee (such as unconsolidated subsidiaries and joint ventures) to which the equity method of accounting is applied. This item includes income or expense related to stock-based compensation based on the investor's grant of stock to employees of an equity method investee.

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