REVENUE RECOGNITION (Ticketing Contract Advances) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
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Sep. 30, 2018 |
Sep. 30, 2017 |
Sep. 30, 2018 |
Sep. 30, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
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| Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items] | |||||
| Amortization of non-recoupable ticketing contract advances | $ 55,893 | $ 54,892 | |||
| Ticketing [Member] | |||||
| Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items] | |||||
| Amortization of non-recoupable ticketing contract advances | $ 19,600 | $ 20,100 | 55,900 | $ 54,900 | |
| Prepaid Expenses [Member] | Ticketing [Member] | |||||
| Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items] | |||||
| Ticketing contract advances | 77,200 | 77,200 | $ 76,000 | ||
| Other Noncurrent Assets [Member] | Ticketing [Member] | |||||
| Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items] | |||||
| Ticketing contract advances | $ 71,200 | $ 71,200 | $ 78,600 | ||
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- Definition The aggregate amount of recurring noncash contra revenue charged against earnings in the period to allocate the cost of non-recoupable ticketing contract advances over their estimated remaining economic lives. No definition available.
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- Definition Amount, before accumulated amortization and accumulated impairment loss, of asset recognized from cost incurred to obtain or fulfill contract with customer. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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