Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Narrative) (Details)

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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2011
venue
Dec. 31, 2013
7% Senior Notes Due 2020 [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
7% Senior Notes Due 2020 [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
8.125% Senior Notes due 2018 [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
2.875% Convertible Senior Notes due 2027 [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
2.875% Convertible Senior Notes due 2027 [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Other Long Term Debt [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest Partners [Member]
Fixed Rate Debt With Noncontrolling Interest Partner [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
Other Long Term Debt [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest Partners [Member]
Fixed Rate Debt With Noncontrolling Interest Partner [Member]
Debt Fair Value [Line Items]                
Interest rate, stated percentage   7.00% 7.00% 8.125% 2.875% 2.875%    
Estimated fair values of senior notes   $ 461.9 $ 236.3 $ 273.4        
Estimated fair values of convertible senior notes         223.0 219.4    
Number of amphitheaters with impairment charges 2              
Estimate of fair value not practicable [Abstract]                
Face amount of debt             $ 34.6 $ 24.5