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LONG-LIVED ASSETS, Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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| Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | |||
| Impairment charge | $ 10.0 | $ 16.4 | $ 9.6 |
| Change in estimate [Abstract] | |||
| Change in accounting estimate, financial effect on depreciation expense | 4.5 | ||
| Change in accounting estimate, description | Acceleration of depreciation for CTS ticketing platform assets that are no longer in use | ||
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Amphitheater [Member]
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| Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | |||
| Impairment charge | 10.0 | ||
| Asset description | Two amphitheatres, a music theatre and a club | ||
| Segment classification | Concerts | ||
| Income statement classification | depreciation and amortization | ||
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HOB Club and Theatrical Theater [Member]
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| Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | |||
| Impairment charge | 16.4 | ||
| Asset description | HOB club and a theatrical theater | ||
| Segment classification | Concerts and other operations | ||
| Income statement classification | depreciation and amortization | ||
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Theaters, Clubs, and Theater Development Project [Member]
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| Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | |||
| Impairment charge | $ 9.6 | ||
| Asset description | two theaters, two clubs and a theater development project | ||
| Segment classification | Concerts | ||
| Income statement classification | depreciation and amortization | ||
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Describes the specific accounting estimate that was revised, including the nature of and justification for the revision. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Disclosure of the effect on income from continuing operations, net income (or other appropriate captions of changes in applicable net assets or performance indicator), and any related per-share amounts of the current period when a change in accounting estimate affects several future periods. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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A description of the impaired assets to be held and used by the entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Caption in the income statement or the statement of activities that includes the impairment loss for the long-lived asset held and used. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The segment in which the impaired long-lived asset being held and used is reported. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of write-downs for impairments recognized during the period for long lived assets held for use (including those held for disposal by means other than sale). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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