Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

LONG-LIVED ASSETS (Definite-lived Intangibles Amortization) (Details)

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LONG-LIVED ASSETS (Definite-lived Intangibles Amortization) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2016
Sep. 30, 2015
Sep. 30, 2016
Sep. 30, 2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]        
Amortization of definite-lived intangible assets $ 47,800 $ 42,300 $ 133,000 $ 118,400
Amortization expense related to nonrecoupable ticketing contract advances 20,500 $ 22,400 57,000 $ 55,200
Estimate of Future Amortization Expense of Definite-Lived Intangible Assets [Abstract]        
October 1 - December 31, 2016 46,174   46,174  
2017 163,937   163,937  
2018 142,989   142,989  
2019 119,495   119,495  
2020 $ 99,868   $ 99,868