Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

LONG-LIVED ASSETS (Long-Lived Asset Disposals) (Details)

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LONG-LIVED ASSETS (Long-Lived Asset Disposals) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended 1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 1 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
May 31, 2013
New York theater [Member]
Concerts [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
New York theater [Member]
Concerts [Member]
Sep. 30, 2013
New York theater [Member]
Concerts [Member]
Jun. 30, 2013
New York theater [Member]
Concerts [Member]
Jan. 31, 2012
Ohio amphitheater [Member]
Concerts [Member]
May 31, 2011
Texas amphitheater [Member]
Concerts [Member]
Jan. 31, 2011
Artist management company [Member]
Artist Nation [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]                    
Percentage of controlling interest sold                   50.00%
(Gain) loss on disposal of operating assets $ (38,259) $ (514) $ 978 $ (24,845) $ 4,100 $ (7,000) $ (21,900) $ (444) $ 798 $ (1,264)
Current Assets       0       0 0 3
Noncurrent Assets       35,785       5,400 3,206 4,153
Current Liabilities       0       444 0 119
Noncurrent Liabilities       $ 3,636       $ 0 $ 0 $ 0