Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Earnings Attributable to Liberty Media Corporation Stockholders Per Common Share (Details)

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Earnings Attributable to Liberty Media Corporation Stockholders Per Common Share (Details)
In Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011
Sep. 30, 2010
Sep. 30, 2011
Sep. 30, 2010
Segment, Liberty Capital [Member]
       
Basic, Weighted average number of shares outstanding 81 86 81 92
Stock options 0 3 2 0
Diluted, Weighted average number of shares outstanding 81 89 83 92
Segment, Liberty Starz [Member]
       
Basic, Weighted average number of shares outstanding 51 50 51 50
Stock options 2 2 2 2
Diluted, Weighted average number of shares outstanding 53 52 53 52