LONG-LIVED ASSETS (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||
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Dec. 31, 2014 |
Jun. 30, 2014 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
Dec. 31, 2013 |
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| Gain (loss) on disposal of operating assets | $ (845) | $ 4,494 | $ 38,259 | ||
| Impairment related to definite-lived intangible assets | $ 9,300 | 11,107 | 10,600 | ||
| Amortization of definite-lived intangibles | $ 174,000 | 154,700 | 173,200 | ||
| New York Amphitheater [Member] | Concerts [Member] | |||||
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| Gain (loss) on disposal of operating assets | $ 3,600 | $ 3,800 | $ 14,100 | ||
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- Definition The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of gain (loss) on sale or disposal of property, plant and equipment assets, excluding oil and gas property and timber property. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The amount of impairment loss recognized in the period resulting from the write-down of the carrying amount of a finite-lived intangible asset to fair value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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