Document and Entity Information
| Document and Entity Information | Jun. 02, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001400891 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Jun. 2, 2021 |
| Entity Registrant Name | iHeartMedia, Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-38987 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 26-0241222 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 20880 Stone Oak Parkway |
| Entity Address, City or Town | San Antonio |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 78258 |
| City Area Code | (210) |
| Local Phone Number | 822-2828 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Class A Common Stock,$0.001 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | IHRT |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |