Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

LONG-LIVED ASSETS (Goodwill) (Details)

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LONG-LIVED ASSETS (Goodwill) (Details)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Goodwill $ 2,258,306
Accumulated impairment losses (435,363)
Net 1,822,943
Acquisitions—current year 14,705
Acquisitions—prior year 2,914
Foreign exchange 672
Goodwill 2,276,597
Accumulated impairment losses (435,363)
Net 1,841,234
Concerts [Member]  
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Goodwill 1,094,604
Accumulated impairment losses (435,363)
Net 659,241
Acquisitions—current year 10,895
Acquisitions—prior year 2,914
Foreign exchange (81)
Goodwill 1,108,332
Accumulated impairment losses (435,363)
Net 672,969
Ticketing [Member]  
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Goodwill 762,953
Accumulated impairment losses 0
Net 762,953
Acquisitions—current year 3,810
Acquisitions—prior year 0
Foreign exchange (1,030)
Goodwill 765,733
Accumulated impairment losses 0
Net 765,733
Sponsorship & Advertising [Member]  
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Goodwill 400,749
Accumulated impairment losses 0
Net 400,749
Acquisitions—current year 0
Acquisitions—prior year 0
Foreign exchange 1,783
Goodwill 402,532
Accumulated impairment losses 0
Net $ 402,532