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Commitments and Contingencies - Legal Matters (Details)

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Commitments and Contingencies - Legal Matters (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Oct. 26, 2016
Apr. 30, 2016
Sep. 30, 2016
Sep. 30, 2015
Sep. 30, 2016
Sep. 30, 2015
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]            
Provision for legal settlements     $ 1,545 $ 3,500 $ 41,688 $ 4,250
UMG Recordings            
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]            
Provision for legal settlements     $ 1,000   $ 38,900  
STM Sellers            
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]            
Loss contingency, damages sought by STM Sellers   $ 20,000        
Subsequent event | Settled litigation | UMG Recordings            
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]            
Paid to American in settlement of lawsuit $ 3,700