The aggregate amount of recurring noncash contra revenue charged against earnings in the period to allocate the cost of non-recoupable ticketing contract advances over their estimated remaining economic lives.

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Amount, before accumulated amortization and accumulated impairment loss, of asset recognized from cost incurred to obtain or fulfill contract with customer.

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Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.

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SEGMENTS AND REVENUE RECOGNITION Ticketing Contract Advances (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2023
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items]
Amortization of non-recoupable ticketing contract advances	$ 16,996	$ 16,921	$ 62,237	$ 58,518
Prepaid Expenses [Member] \| Ticketing [Member]
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items]
Ticketing contract advances	185,600		185,600		$ 143,900
Other Noncurrent Assets [Member] \| Ticketing [Member]
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items]
Ticketing contract advances	$ 125,100		$ 125,100		$ 135,600