REVENUE RECOGNITION (Deferred Revenue) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||||
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Sep. 30, 2018 |
Sep. 30, 2017 |
Sep. 30, 2018 |
Sep. 30, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
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Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items] | ||||||
Deferred revenue | $ 890,783 | $ 890,783 | $ 925,220 | $ 805,000 | ||
Recognition of Deferred Revenue | 177,463 | $ 169,140 | 871,430 | $ 751,806 | ||
Concerts [Member] | ||||||
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items] | ||||||
Recognition of Deferred Revenue | 166,381 | 163,958 | 809,930 | 705,675 | ||
Sponsorship & Advertising [Member] | ||||||
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items] | ||||||
Recognition of Deferred Revenue | 3,062 | 1,307 | 20,350 | 16,466 | ||
Ticketing [Member] | ||||||
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items] | ||||||
Recognition of Deferred Revenue | 7,820 | 3,823 | 39,559 | 28,922 | ||
Other and Corporate [Member] | ||||||
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items] | ||||||
Recognition of Deferred Revenue | $ 200 | $ 52 | $ 1,591 | $ 743 |
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- Definition The carrying amount of consideration received or receivable as of the balance sheet date on potential earnings that were not recognized as revenue in conformity with GAAP, and which are expected to be recognized as such within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, including sales, license fees, and royalties, but excluding interest income. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/otherTransitionRef
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- Definition The amount of previously reported deferred or unearned revenue that was recognized as revenue during the period. For cash flows, this element primarily pertains to amortization of deferred credits on long-term arrangements. As a noncash item, it is deducted from net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/otherTransitionRef
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