Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

LONG-LIVED ASSETS (Goodwill Assessment) (Details)

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LONG-LIVED ASSETS (Goodwill Assessment) (Details)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
USD ($)
reporting_unit
Dec. 31, 2015
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
USD ($)
Goodwill [Line Items]      
Number of reporting units 7    
Goodwill impairment | $ $ 0 $ 0 $ 134,961
Qualitative Review [Member]      
Goodwill [Line Items]      
Number of reporting units 5    
Reporting unit percentage of goodwill 80.00%    
Number of reporting units with positive financial results 2    
Qualitative Review & Quantitative Analysis [Member]      
Goodwill [Line Items]      
Number of reporting units 2    
Reporting unit percentage of goodwill 20.00%    
Operating Segments [Member] | Concerts [Member]      
Goodwill [Line Items]      
Goodwill impairment | $     117,013
Operating Segments [Member] | Artist Nation [Member]      
Goodwill [Line Items]      
Goodwill impairment | $     $ 17,948