Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

LONG-LIVED ASSETS (Definite-lived Intangibles Amortization) (Details)

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LONG-LIVED ASSETS (Definite-lived Intangibles Amortization) (Details) (USD $)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2014
Sep. 30, 2013
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]        
Amortization of definite-lived intangible assets $ 39,700,000 $ 42,900,000 $ 107,568,000 $ 124,500,000
Additional amortization expense due to change in estimate   3,800,000   9,000,000
Amortization expense related to nonrecoupable ticketing contract advances $ 21,100,000 $ 18,800,000 $ 50,100,000 $ 42,700,000