Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

REVENUE RECOGNITION (Deferred Revenue) (Details)

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REVENUE RECOGNITION (Deferred Revenue) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2019
Sep. 30, 2018
Sep. 30, 2019
Sep. 30, 2018
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]            
Current deferred revenue $ 1,115,874   $ 1,115,874   $ 1,227,797 $ 925,200
Recognition of deferred revenue 275,443 $ 177,463 1,175,092 $ 871,430    
Concerts [Member]            
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]            
Recognition of deferred revenue 260,907 166,381 1,093,890 809,930    
Ticketing [Member]            
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]            
Recognition of deferred revenue 11,538 7,820 59,284 39,559    
Sponsorship and Advertising [Member]            
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]            
Recognition of deferred revenue 2,436 3,062 19,188 20,350    
Other and Corporate [Member]            
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]            
Recognition of deferred revenue $ 562 $ 200 $ 2,730 $ 1,591