American Media (ENQ) 10-Q 14 Nov 13 2014 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information Document	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Oct. 31, 2013
Document Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'AMERICAN MEDIA INC	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000880555	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Document Period End Date	30-Sep-13	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q2	'
Document Fiscal Year End Date	'--03-31	'
Entity Filer Category	'Non-accelerated Filer	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	11,111,111

Unaudited_Condensed_Consolidat

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
CURRENT ASSETS:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents ($2,611 and $740 related to VIEs, respectively)	$4,721	$2,375
Trade receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $5,648 and $5,899, respectively	38,390	43,085
Inventories	16,626	13,156
Prepaid expenses and other current assets ($1,790 and $0 related to VIEs, respectively)	24,199	16,159
Total current assets	83,936	74,775
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET:	'	'
Leasehold improvements	3,843	3,867
Furniture, fixtures and equipment	41,425	41,351
Less - accumulated depreciation	-24,961	-25,950
Total property and equipment, net	20,307	19,268
OTHER ASSETS:	'	'
Deferred debt costs, net	9,001	9,789
Deferred rack costs, net	6,678	6,604
Investment in Affiliates	2,555	0
Other long-term assets	1,557	1,631
Total other assets	19,791	18,024
GOODWILL AND OTHER IDENTIFIED INTANGIBLE ASSETS:	'	'
Goodwill	186,898	186,898
Other identified intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of $116,919 and $114,545, respectively ($6,000 related to VIEs)	278,756	278,486
Total goodwill and other identified intangible assets	465,654	465,384
TOTAL ASSETS	589,688	577,451
CURRENT LIABILITIES:	'	'
Accounts payable ($14 and $0 related to VIEs, respectively)	14,675	17,820
Accrued expenses and other liabilities ($2,034 and $304 related to VIEs, respectively)	27,243	24,764
Accrued interest	16,786	16,823
Redeemable financial instrument (see Note 9)	1,650	3,447
Deferred revenues ($225 and $388 related to VIEs, respectively)	35,288	34,544
Total current liabilities	95,642	97,398
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES:	'	'
Senior secured notes	469,889	469,889
Revolving credit facility	29,500	12,000
Other non-current liabilities	3,940	3,959
Deferred income taxes	66,301	68,967
Total liabilities	665,272	652,213
Redeemable noncontrolling interest (see Note 9)	4,076	3,000
STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT:	'	'
Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 14,000,000 shares authorized; 10,000,000 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2013 and March 31, 2013	1	1
Additional paid-in capital	822,723	822,723
Accumulated deficit	-902,176	-900,147
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-208	-339
Total stockholders' deficit	-79,660	-77,762
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT	$589,688	$577,451

Unaudited_Condensed_Consolidat1

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
CURRENT ASSETS:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$4,721	$2,375
Trade receivables, net	38,390	43,085
Trade receivables, allowance for doubtful accounts	5,648	5,899
Inventories	16,626	13,156
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	24,199	16,159
OTHER ASSETS:	'	'
Deferred rack costs, net	6,678	6,604
GOODWILL AND OTHER IDENTIFIED INTANGIBLE ASSETS:	'	'
Goodwill	186,898	186,898
Other identified intangibles, net	278,756	278,486
Accumulated amortization	116,919	114,545
CURRENT LIABILITIES:	'	'
Accounts payable	14,675	17,820
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	27,243	24,764
Deferred revenues	35,288	34,544
STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT:	'	'
Common stock, par value (in usd per share)	$0.00	$0.00
Common stock, shares authorized	14,000,000	14,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	10,000,000	10,000,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	10,000,000	10,000,000
Related to VIEs	'	'
CURRENT ASSETS:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	2,611	740
Trade receivables, net	0	0
Trade receivables, allowance for doubtful accounts	0	0
Inventories	0	0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	1,790	0
OTHER ASSETS:	'	'
Deferred rack costs, net	0	0
GOODWILL AND OTHER IDENTIFIED INTANGIBLE ASSETS:	'	'
Goodwill	0	0
Other identified intangibles, net	6,000	6,000
CURRENT LIABILITIES:	'	'
Accounts payable	14	0
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	2,034	304
Deferred revenues	$225	$388

Unaudited_Condensed_Consolidat2

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) and Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
OPERATING REVENUES:	'	'	'	'
Circulation	$52,604	$54,759	$102,879	$107,387
Advertising	28,746	25,051	61,457	53,637
Other	9,254	10,076	16,660	16,086
Total operating revenues	90,604	89,886	180,996	177,110
OPERATING EXPENSES:	'	'	'	'
Editorial	9,648	9,977	19,084	21,106
Production	25,603	25,135	48,838	49,582
Distribution, circulation and other cost of sales	16,487	16,915	32,717	34,228
Selling, general and administrative	24,438	22,319	46,271	41,563
Depreciation and amortization	3,625	2,487	6,717	4,788
Total operating expenses	79,801	76,833	153,627	151,267
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)	10,803	13,053	27,369	25,843
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):	'	'	'	'
Interest expense	-15,062	-15,142	-29,739	-29,783
Amortization of deferred debt costs	-403	-355	-788	-696
Other income (expense), net	0	20	-251	-10
Total other expense, net	-15,465	-15,477	-30,778	-30,489
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES	-4,662	-2,424	-3,409	-4,646
INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT)	-2,944	-462	-2,456	-1,430
NET INCOME (LOSS)	-1,718	-1,962	-953	-3,216
LESS: NET (INCOME) LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST	-1,076	-781	-1,076	-781
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN MEDIA, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES	-2,794	-2,743	-2,029	-3,997
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	'	'	'	'
NET INCOME (LOSS)	-1,718	-1,962	-953	-3,216
Foreign currency translation adjustment	88	27	131	-20
Comprehensive income (loss)	-1,630	-1,935	-822	-3,236
Less: comprehensive (income) loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest	-1,076	-781	-1,076	-781
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN MEDIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES	($2,706)	($2,716)	($1,898)	($4,017)

Unaudited_Condensed_Consolidat3

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Operating Activities:	'	'
Net income (loss)	($953)	($3,216)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation of property and equipment	4,344	3,030
Amortization of other identified intangibles	2,373	1,758
Amortization of deferred debt costs	788	696
Amortization of deferred rack costs	3,339	4,565
Deferred income tax provision (benefit)	-2,716	-1,524
Provision for bad debts	2,311	771
Other	483	-228
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:	'	'
Trade receivables	2,369	14,056
Inventories	-3,484	5,056
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	-7,553	-1,245
Deferred rack costs	-3,413	-2,340
Other long-term assets	74	-10
Accounts payable	-3,282	1,388
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	2,279	-4,614
Accrued interest	-37	275
Other non-current liabilities	-19	-176
Deferred revenues	744	-4,316
Total changes in operating assets and liabilities	-12,322	8,074
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	-2,353	13,926
Investing Activities:	'	'
Purchases of property and equipment	-5,517	-4,034
Purchases of intangible assets	-2,644	-1,120
Proceeds from Sale of Productive Assets	5	56
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments	-2,536	-100
Other	-300	-300
Net cash used in investing activities	-10,992	-5,498
Financing Activities:	'	'
Proceeds from revolving credit facility	47,600	32,500
Repayment to revolving credit facility	-30,100	-32,500
Payments for redemption of Odyssey preferred stock	-2,023	-7,215
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	15,477	-7,215
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	214	110
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	2,346	1,323
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period	2,375	5,226
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period	4,721	6,549
Supplemental Disclosure of Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities:	'	'
Non-cash property and equipment (incurred but not paid)	$137	$98

Nature_of_Business

Nature of Business	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Nature of Business	'
	Nature of the Business
	Unless otherwise noted, references to American Media, AMI, the Company, we, our and us in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q refer to American Media, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.
	American Media, Inc. was incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware in 1990 and is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida. We are a leading content centric media company specializing in the fields of celebrity journalism and active lifestyle. We are platform agnostic and distribute our content across multiple platforms, including print, digital, mobile, tablets and video. We circulate our print publications utilizing single copy and subscription sales using national distributors, wholesalers, retailers and the U.S. Postal Service. Total circulation of our print publications with a frequency of six or more times per year were approximately 5.9 million copies per issue during the six months ended September 30, 2013.
	As of September 30, 2013, the Company published seven weekly publications: National Enquirer, Star, Globe, National Examiner, Country Weekly, OK! and Soap Opera Digest; two monthly publications: Muscle & Fitness and Flex; two publications that are published 10 times per year: Shape and Men's Fitness; and three bi-monthly publications: Fit Pregnancy, Natural Health and Muscle & Fitness Hers.
	In September 2013, we divested substantially all of the assets comprising our distribution and merchandising businesses operated by Distribution Services, Inc. (“DSI”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Media, Inc. DSI was an in-store product merchandising and marketing company doing business in the U.S. and Canada. DSI serviced the Company by placing and monitoring its print publications, as well as third-party publications, to ensure prominent display in major national and regional retail, drug and supermarket chains. DSI also provided marketing, merchandising and information gathering services to third parties, including non-magazine clients. The divested assets, which consisted primarily of working capital (exclusive of $3.7 million in accounts receivable which are being collected by AMI), the sales and support workforce and certain other related assets, were contributed in exchange for a membership interest in a joint venture. See Note 9, "Investments in Affiliates and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest" for a further description.
	After the divestiture of the DSI business, which was included in and comprised a majority of our publishing services segment, the publishing services segment has been combined with the corporate and other segment effective with the quarter ended September 30, 2013. Given this change, the Company has restated prior period segment information to correspond to the current segment reporting structure. See Note 11, "Business Segment Information."
	References to our second quarter (e.g. "second quarter of fiscal 2014") refer to our fiscal quarters ended September 30th of the applicable fiscal year. Each fiscal year ends on March 31st.

Significant_Accounting_Policie

Significant Accounting Policies	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Significant Accounting Policies	'
	Significant Accounting Policies
	Basis of Presentation
	The information included in the foregoing interim consolidated financial statements is unaudited. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations for the interim periods presented, have been reflected herein. These unaudited consolidated financial statements do not include all disclosures associated with annual financial statements and, accordingly, should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and footnotes contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") with respect to the Company's fiscal year ended March 31, 2013 (the "2013 Form 10-K"), which may be accessed through the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov.
	The results of operations for interim periods presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that may be expected for the full fiscal year or any other subsequent interim period.
	Principles of Consolidation
	Our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect our financial statements, those of our wholly-owned domestic and foreign subsidiaries and those of certain variable interest entities where we are the primary beneficiary. For consolidated entities where we own less than 100% of the equity, we record net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest in our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of income (loss) equal to the percentage of the interests retained in such entities by the respective noncontrolling parties. All material intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated in consolidation.
	In determining whether we are the primary beneficiary of an entity and therefore required to consolidate, we apply a qualitative approach that determines whether we have both (1) the power to direct the economically significant activities of the entity and (2) the obligation to absorb losses of, or the right to receive benefits from, the entity that could potentially be significant to that entity. These considerations impact the way we account for our existing joint ventures. We continually assess whether we are the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity as changes to existing relationships or future transactions occur.
	Financial information for the Company's affiliates is reported in the accompanying financial statements with a one-month lag in reporting periods. The effect of this one-month lag on the Company's financial position and results of operations is not significant.
	See Note 9, “Investments in Affiliates and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest.”
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("US GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported and disclosed in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Management's estimates are based on the facts and circumstances available at the time estimates are made, past historical experience, risk of loss, general economic conditions and trends, and management's assessments of the probable future outcome of these matters. As a result, actual results could differ from those estimates.
	Concentrations
	As of September 30, 2013, single copy revenues consisted of copies distributed to retailers primarily by two major wholesalers. During the second quarter of fiscal 2014 and 2013, The News Group accounted for approximately 32% and 29%, respectively, of our total operating revenue and Source Interlink Companies accounted for approximately 14% and 16%, respectively, of our total operating revenue. During the six months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, The News Group accounted for approximately 29% and 27%, respectively, of our total operating revenue and Source Interlink Companies accounted for approximately 14% of our total operating revenue. We have multi-year service arrangements with our major wholesalers, which provide incentives to maintain certain levels of service.
	Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
	In July 2012, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU 2012-02, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other: Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment ("ASU 2012-02"), which amended ASC 350, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other ("ASC 350"). This amendment is intended to simplify how an entity tests indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment and allows an entity to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform a quantitative impairment test. An entity no longer is required to calculate the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset unless the entity determines, based on a qualitative assessment, that it is more-likely-than-not that the indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired. The more-likely-than-not threshold is defined as having a likelihood of more than 50%. ASU 2012-02 was effective for the Company beginning on April 1, 2013. The adoption of ASU 2012-02 did not have an impact on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
	In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-02, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220), Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income ("ASU 2013-02") which supersedes and replaces the presentation requirements for reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income in ASUs 2011-05, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Presentation of Comprehensive Income and 2011-12 Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Deferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-05 for all public organizations. ASU 2013-02 requires an entity to provide additional information about reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income. In addition, an entity is required to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income but only if the amount reclassified is required under GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. ASU 2013-02 was effective for the Company beginning on April 1, 2013. The adoption of ASU 2013-02 did not have an impact on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows, since this ASU concerns disclosure only.
	Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
	From time to time, new accounting pronouncements are issued by the FASB or other standard setting bodies that are adopted by the Company as of the specified effective date. Unless otherwise discussed, we believe that the impact of recently issued accounting pronouncements that are not yet effective will not have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows upon adoption.
	The Company's other significant accounting policies are discussed in detail in the audited financial statements included in the Company's 2013 Form 10-K.

Inventories

Inventories	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Inventories	'
	Inventories
	Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined on the first-in, first-out ("FIFO") method. The Company writes down inventory for estimated obsolescence and/or excess or damaged inventory. Inventory write-downs during the six months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 were insignificant. Inventories are comprised of the following (in thousands):
		September 30, 2013		March 31, 2013
	Raw materials – paper	$	14,534	$	9,268
	Finished product — paper, production and distribution costs of future issues	2,092		3,888
	Total inventory	$	16,626	$	13,156

Goodwill_and_Other_Identified_

Goodwill and Other Identified Intangible Assets	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Goodwill and Other Identified Intangible Assets	'
	Goodwill and Other Identified Intangible Assets
	As of September 30, 2013 and March 31, 2013, the Company had goodwill with a carrying value of $186.9 million and other identified intangible assets not subject to amortization with carrying values of $266.1 million. Other identified intangible assets not subject to amortization consist of tradenames with indefinite lives.
	Identified intangible assets with finite lives subject to amortization consist of the following at September 30, 2013 and March 31, 2013 (in thousands):
				September 30, 2013												March 31, 2013
		Range of Lives		Gross Carrying Amount				Accumulated Amortization				Net				Gross Carrying Amount				Accumulated Amortization			Net
		(in years)
	Tradenames	27-Aug		$	10,610			$	(4,742	)		$	5,868			$	10,610			$	(4,521	)	$	6,089
	Subscriber lists	15-Mar		32,702				(31,420		)		1,282				32,702				(30,328		)	2,374
	Customer relationships	10-May		2,300				(1,038		)		1,262				2,300				(829		)	1,471
	Other intangible assets	3		6,162				(1,910		)		4,252				3,518				(1,059		)	2,459
				$	51,774			$	(39,110	)		$	12,664			$	49,130			$	(36,737	)	$	12,393
	Amortization expense of intangible assets was $2.4 million and $1.8 million during the six months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Based on the carrying value of identified intangible assets recorded at September 30, 2013, and assuming no subsequent impairment of the underlying assets, the amortization expense is expected to be as follows (in thousands):
	Fiscal Year		Amortization Expense
	2014		$	2,752
	2015		2,753
	2016		2,066
	2017		750
	2018		468
	Thereafter		3,875
			$	12,664
	The gross carrying amount and accumulated impairment losses of goodwill, as of September 30, 2013 and March 31, 2013, by reportable segment are as follows (in thousands):
		Celebrity Brands				Women's Active Lifestyle Group				Men's Active Lifestyle Group				Corporate and Other				Total
	Goodwill	$	428,518			$	84,905			$	112,296			$	20,136			$	645,855
	Accumulated impairment losses	(304,595		)		(62,841		)		(80,446		)		(11,075		)		(458,957		)
	Goodwill, net of impairment losses	$	123,923			$	22,064			$	31,850			$	9,061			$	186,898
	The Company did not record an impairment charge during the six months ended September 30, 2013 or September 30, 2012. The Company continues to evaluate goodwill and other identified intangible assets for impairment. Goodwill and other identified intangible assets are material components of the Company's financial statements and impairment charges to the Company's goodwill or other identified intangible assets in future periods could be material to the Company's results of operations.

Revolving_Credit_Facility

Revolving Credit Facility	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]	'
Revolving Credit Facility	'
	Revolving Credit Facility
	In December 2010, we entered into a revolving credit facility maturing in December 2015 (the "2010 Revolving Credit Facility"). The 2010 Revolving Credit Facility provides for borrowing up to $40.0 million, less outstanding letters of credits.
	The Company has the option to pay interest based on (i) a floating base rate option equal to the greatest of (x) the prime rate in effect on such day; (y) the federal funds effective rate in effect on such day plus ½ of 1%; and (z) one month LIBOR (but no less than 2%) plus 1%, or (ii) LIBOR, in each case, plus a margin. The interest rate under the 2010 Revolving Credit Facility has ranged from 8.00% to 8.25% during the six months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.
	In addition, the Company is required to pay a commitment fee ranging from 0.50% to 0.75% on the unused portion of the revolving commitment. Commitment fees paid during the six months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 were insignificant.
	During the six months ended September 30, 2013, the Company borrowed $47.6 million and repaid $30.1 million under the 2010 Revolving Credit Facility. At September 30, 2013, the Company has available borrowing capacity of $6.1 million after considering the $29.5 million outstanding balance and the $4.4 million outstanding letter of credit. The outstanding balance of the 2010 Revolving Credit Facility on September 30, 2013 of $29.5 million is included in non-current liabilities, as the outstanding balance is not due until December 2015.
	The 2010 Revolving Credit Facility includes certain representations and warranties, conditions precedent, affirmative covenants, negative covenants and events of default. The negative covenants include a financial maintenance covenant comprised of a first lien leverage ratio. The 2010 Revolving Credit Facility also contains certain covenants that, subject to certain exceptions, restrict paying dividends, incurring additional indebtedness, creating liens, making acquisitions or other investments, entering into certain mergers or consolidations and selling or otherwise disposing of assets. With respect to the dividend restrictions, the 2010 Revolving Credit Facility includes a cap on the total amount of cash available for distribution to our common stockholders.
	As of September 30, 2013, the Company was in compliance with its covenants under the 2010 Revolving Credit Facility.
	Although there can be no assurances, management believes that, based on current projections (including projected borrowings and repayments under the 2010 Revolving Credit Facility), its operating results for fiscal 2014 will be sufficient to satisfy the first lien leverage ratio financial covenant under the 2010 Revolving Credit Facility. The Company’s ability to satisfy the first lien leverage ratio financial covenant is dependent on its business performing in accordance with its projections.  If the performance of the Company’s business deviates significantly from its projections, the Company may not be able to satisfy such first lien leverage ratio financial covenant.  The Company's projections are subject to a number of factors, many of which are events beyond its control, which could cause its actual results to differ materially from its projections. If the Company does not comply with its financial covenant, the Company will be in default under the 2010 Revolving Credit Facility.
	The indebtedness under the 2010 Revolving Credit Facility is guaranteed by certain of the domestic subsidiaries of the Company and is secured by liens on substantially all the assets of the Company and certain of its domestic subsidiaries. In addition, the Company’s obligations are secured by a pledge of all the issued and outstanding shares of, or other equity interests in, certain of the Company's existing or subsequently acquired or organized domestic subsidiaries and a percentage of the capital stock of, or other equity interests in, certain of its existing or subsequently acquired or organized foreign subsidiaries.

Senior_Secured_Notes

Senior Secured Notes	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Senior Secured Notes Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Senior Secured Notes	'
	Senior Secured Notes
	In December 2010, we issued (i) $385.0 million aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes, which bear interest at a rate of 11.5% per annum and mature in December 2017 (the “First Lien Notes”), and (ii) $104.9 million aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes, which bear interest at a rate of 13.5% per annum and mature in June 2018 (the “Second Lien Notes”). The First Lien Notes and the Second Lien Notes are referred to herein collectively as the Senior Secured Notes. Interest on the Senior Secured Notes is payable semi-annually on June 15th and December 15th of each year and is computed on the basis of a 360-day year comprised of twelve 30-day months. During the first quarter of fiscal 2012, the Company redeemed $20.0 million in aggregate principal amount of the First Lien Notes.
	On October 2, 2013, we exchanged approximately $94.3 million aggregate principal amount of Second Lien Notes for an equal aggregate principal amount of new second lien senior secured notes, which bear interest at a rate of 10.0% per annum, are payable in kind, and mature in June 2018 (the “Second Lien PIK Notes”), pursuant to an exchange agreement (the “Exchange Agreement”). The Second Lien PIK Notes were issued under a new indenture, by and among American Media, Inc., certain of its subsidiaries listed as guarantors thereto and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee (the “Second Lien PIK Notes Indenture”). After giving effect to this exchange, approximately $10.6 million aggregate principal amount of Second Lien Notes remain outstanding.
	The First Lien Notes are guaranteed on a first lien senior secured basis by the same subsidiaries of the Company that guarantee its 2010 Revolving Credit Facility. The First Lien Notes and the guarantees thereof are secured by a first-priority lien on substantially all our assets (subject to certain permitted liens and exceptions), pari passu with the liens granted under our 2010 Revolving Credit Facility, provided that in the event of a foreclosure on the collateral or of insolvency proceedings, obligations under our 2010 Revolving Credit Facility will be repaid in full with proceeds from the collateral prior to the obligations under the First Lien Notes.
	The Second Lien Notes are guaranteed on a second lien senior secured basis by the same subsidiaries of the Company that guarantee our 2010 Revolving Credit Facility and the First Lien Notes. The Second Lien Notes and the guarantees thereof are secured by a second-priority lien on substantially all our assets (subject to certain permitted liens and exceptions).
	Under the First Lien Notes Indenture, the Company has the option to redeem the First Lien Notes as follows: (a) at any time prior to December 15, 2013, the Company is permitted to redeem up to 35% of the original principal amount of the First Lien Notes with the net cash proceeds of one or more equity offerings (as defined in the First Lien Notes Indenture) at a redemption price of 111.5%, plus accrued and unpaid interest through the redemption date; (b) at any time prior to December 15, 2013, the Company may redeem all or part of the First Lien Notes, at a redemption price equal to 100%, plus an applicable premium and accrued and unpaid interest through the redemption date; (c) during any 12-month period prior to December 15, 2013, the Company is entitled to redeem up to 10% of the aggregate principal amount of the First Lien Notes at a redemption price equal to 103.0%, plus accrued and unpaid interest through the redemption date; (d) on or after December 15, 2013, the Company may redeem the First Lien Notes, in whole or in part, at the redemption prices set forth below, plus accrued and unpaid interest through the redemption date, if redeemed during the 12-month period beginning on December 15th of each of the years indicated below:
	Year	Percentage
	2013	108.63%
	2014	105.75%
	2015	102.88%
	2016 and thereafter	100%
	Under the Second Lien Notes Indenture, the Company has the option to redeem the Second Lien Notes as follows: (a) at any time prior to December 15, 2013, the Company is permitted to redeem up to 35% of the original principal amount of the Second Lien Notes with the net cash proceeds of one or more equity offerings (as defined in the Second Lien Notes Indenture) at a redemption price of 113.5%, plus accrued and unpaid interest through the redemption date; (b) at any time prior to December 15, 2013, the Company may redeem all or a part of the Second Lien Notes, at a redemption price equal to 100%, plus an applicable premium and accrued and unpaid interest through the redemption date; (c) on or after December 15, 2013, the Company may redeem the Second Lien Notes, in whole or in part, at the redemption prices set forth below, plus accrued and unpaid interest through the redemption date, if redeemed during the 12-month period beginning on December 15th of each of the years indicated below:
	Year	Percentage
	2013	110.13%
	2014	106.75%
	2015	103.38%
	2016 and thereafter	100%
	As of September 30, 2013, the Company’s total principal amount of Senior Secured Notes was approximately $469.9 million, consisting of $365.0 million principal amount of First Lien Notes and $104.9 million principal amount of Second Lien Notes.
	The indentures governing the Senior Secured Notes contain certain affirmative covenants, negative covenants and events of default. For example, the indentures governing the Senior Secured Notes contain covenants that limit our ability and that of our restricted subsidiaries, subject to important exceptions and qualifications, to: borrow money; guarantee other indebtedness; use assets as security in other transactions; pay dividends on stock, redeem stock or redeem subordinated debt; make investments; enter into agreements that restrict the payment of dividends by subsidiaries; sell assets; enter into affiliate transactions; sell capital stock of subsidiaries; enter into new lines of business; and merge or consolidate. In addition, the First Lien Notes and Second Lien Notes Indentures impose certain requirements as to future subsidiary guarantors. As of September 30, 2013, the Company was in compliance with all the covenants under the indentures governing the Senior Secured Notes.
	Second Lien PIK Notes
	The Second Lien PIK Notes are payable in kind at a rate of 10% per annum until the earliest of: (a) December 15, 2016, (b) the closing of a refinancing of the First Lien Notes or (c) upon the occurrence of certain specified events of default relating to the application of the cash interest savings and the right of first offer (any such date being the "Cash Interest Rate Conversion Date"), at which point the interest payable on the then outstanding aggregate principal amount of Second Lien PIK Notes will be payable at a cash interest rate of 13.5% per annum until the June 2018 maturity date. Subject to certain exceptions, cash interest savings resulting from the exchange of the Second Lien Notes must be used by the Company to repurchase First Lien Notes until the Cash Interest Rate Conversion Date. The participating holders have a right of first offer to sell any of their First Lien Notes to the Company before the Company makes repurchases of First Lien Notes from any other holders of the First Lien Notes, including those purchases pursuant to open market repurchases.
	The Exchange Agreement also provides that, should the Company effect a refinancing of the First Lien Notes, under certain circumstances the Company may require additional exchanges at its option. Upon completion of a refinancing of the First Lien Notes, the Company may require (i) the participating holders to exchange up to $55.0 million in aggregate principal amount of the Company’s First Lien Notes for Second Lien PIK Notes or, alternatively, new second lien cash pay notes (the “New Second Lien Cash Pay Notes”) to be issued by the Company at a future date pursuant to the terms of the Exchange Agreement and a new indenture that would govern the New Second Lien Cash Pay Notes (the “Optional First Lien Note Exchange”) and/or (ii) the holders of all Second Lien PIK Notes (including any Second Lien PIK Notes received in the Optional First Lien Note Exchange) to exchange all of their Second Lien PIK Notes for New Second Lien Cash Pay Notes (the "Optional Second Lien Note Exchange"). In the event of the Optional Second Lien Note Exchange, certain of the participating holders may have the right to designate one independent director, in total, to the Board of Directors of the Company under certain conditions.

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru

Fair Value of Financial Instruments	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'
	Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	FASB ASC Topic 825, Financial Instruments requires the Company to disclose the fair value of financial instruments that are not measured at fair value in the accompanying financial statements. The fair value of the Company’s financial instruments has been estimated primarily by using inputs, other than quoted prices in active markets that are observable either directly or indirectly. However, the use of different market assumptions or methods of valuation could result in different fair values.
	FASB ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures ("ASC 820"), established a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the use of inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:
	Level 1    Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities;
	Level 2    Inputs, other than quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and
	Level 3    Unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which requires the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.
	The estimated fair value of the Company’s financial instruments is as follows (in thousands):
			September 30, 2013				March 31, 2013
			Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Fair Value
	First Lien Notes	Level 2	$	365,000	$	379,600	$	365,000	$	356,788
	Second Lien Notes	Level 2	104,889		110,134		104,889		85,485
	Revolving Credit Facility	Level 2	29,500		30,828		12,000		10,755
	Redeemable Financial Instrument	Level 3	1,650		1,724		3,447		3,089
	The fair value of the First Lien Notes, the Second Lien Notes and the Revolving Credit Facility is estimated using quoted market prices for the same or similar issues. The fair value of the Redeemable Financial Instrument is estimated using a discounted cash flow valuation technique, considering the current credit spread of the debtor.
	As of September 30, 2013 and March 31, 2013, the Company did not have financial assets or liabilities that would require measurement on a recurring basis, based on the guidance in ASC 820. The Company's financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses. The carrying amount of these accounts approximates fair value.
	Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis
	The Company's non-financial assets, such as goodwill, intangible assets and property and equipment, are measured at fair value when there is an indicator of impairment and are recorded at fair value only when an impairment charge is recognized. The Company did not record an impairment charge during the six months ended September 30, 2013 or September 30, 2012.

Related_Party_Transactions

Related Party Transactions	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
Related Party Transactions	'
	Related Party Transactions
	In January 2013, the Company and Mr. Elkins, a member of our Board of Directors, entered into a one-year consulting agreement for Mr. Elkins to provide certain financial advisory services through Roxbury Advisory, LLC, a company controlled by Mr. Elkins. Purchases of these services from Roxbury Advisory, LLC totaled $60,000 during the six months ended September 30, 2013. Mr. Elkins was affiliated with Avenue Capital, a majority stockholder of the Company, until January 2013.

Investments_in_Joint_Ventures_

Investments in Joint Ventures and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Investments in Joint Ventures and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Investments in Joint Ventures and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	'
	Investments in Affiliates and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
	Consolidated Joint Ventures
	Our condensed consolidated financial statements include the financial results of joint ventures that are variable interest entities in which we are the primary beneficiary.
	Mr. Olympia, LLC
	In April 2005, the Company entered into a limited liability company agreement to form a joint venture, Mr. Olympia, LLC (“Olympia”), to manage and promote the Mr. Olympia fitness events. In September 2011, the Company and the other limited liability company member entered into an amendment to the limited liability company agreement (the "Amendment"), which, among other things, extended the time period that the Company could be required to purchase all the limited liability company units from the other member, from April 2015 to October 2019, for a fixed price of $3.0 million cash (the "Olympia Put Option"). The Amendment also extended the time period that the Company could require the other limited liability company member to sell to the Company all its limited liability company units from April 2015 to April 2020, for $3.0 million cash (the “Olympia Call Option”).
	In April 2005, the other limited liability company member licensed certain trademarks related to the Mr. Olympia fitness events (collectively, the “Olympia Trademarks”) to Olympia for $3.0 million, payable by the Company over a 10-year period (the “License Fee”). Upon the exercise of the Olympia Put Option or the Olympia Call Option, the ownership of the Olympia Trademarks will be transferred to Olympia. If the Olympia Put Option or the Olympia Call Option is not exercised, then Olympia will retain the license to the Olympia Trademarks in perpetuity. The License Fee has been recorded as other identified intangibles, and the final payment was made in April 2013.
	The Company has a variable interest in the Olympia joint venture, a variable interest entity. The Olympia joint venture is deemed a variable interest entity because there is insufficient equity investment at risk. The Company concluded it is the primary beneficiary because the holder of the Olympia Put Option has the ability to cause the Company to absorb the potential losses of the joint venture and the Company controls the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of Olympia. As a result, the Company accounts for the Olympia joint venture as a consolidated subsidiary.
	The Company follows the accounting for noncontrolling interest in equity that is redeemable at terms other than fair value. Accordingly, the Company has reflected the noncontrolling interest's equity within temporary equity for the Olympia joint venture as the Olympia joint venture’s securities are currently redeemable, pursuant to the terms of the Olympia Put Option. As a result, the Company has recorded the Olympia Put Option, at a minimum, equal to the maximum redemption amount as “Redeemable noncontrolling interest” in the accompanying financial statements.
	Olympia's net income during the three and six months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 was $1.1 million and $0.8 million, respectively.
	Zinczenko-AMI Ventures, LLC
	In February 2013, the Company entered into a limited liability company agreement to form Zinczenko-AMI Ventures, LLC, a joint venture ("ZAM"), to create a book publishing division. ZAM was initially capitalized by the Company and the other limited liability company member (the "ZAM LLC Member") and the Company and the ZAM LLC Member each received an initial ownership interest of 51% and 49%, respectively, in ZAM. In accordance with the terms of the limited liability company agreement, the Company will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and management of ZAM.
	The Company has a variable interest in the ZAM joint venture, a variable interest entity. The ZAM joint venture is deemed a variable interest entity because there is insufficient equity investment at risk. The Company concluded it is the primary beneficiary because the Company controls the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of ZAM as manager of the day-to-day operations. As a result, the Company accounts for the ZAM joint venture as a consolidated subsidiary. The operating results of ZAM were insignificant to the Company's consolidated financial statements for the three and six months ended September 30, 2013.
	Redeemable Financial Instrument
	Odyssey Magazine Publishing Group, Inc. (formerly known as Odyssey Magazine Publishing Group, LLC)
	In June 2011, the Company entered into a limited liability company agreement to form a joint venture, Odyssey Magazine Publishing Group, LLC (“Odyssey”). Odyssey was initially capitalized by the Company and the other limited liability company member (the “LLC Member”) with a total of $23.0 million in cash, and the Company and the LLC Member each received an initial 50% ownership interest in Odyssey. In April 2012, pursuant to the exercise of a put option by the LLC Member, the Company and the LLC Member entered into a membership interest purchase agreement (the “Membership Interest Purchase Agreement”), which required the Company to purchase all of the LLC Member’s interest in Odyssey for approximately $13.3 million, payable on a quarterly basis over a two-year period. Through June 2012, pursuant to the Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, the Company paid approximately $6.1 million.
	Effective April 2012, Odyssey was no longer deemed a variable interest entity. However, the Company continues to consolidate Odyssey based on the Company’s control of Odyssey and the right to receive 100% of the net income (loss) of Odyssey, the obligation to provide all required capital contributions to Odyssey and the obligation to purchase all of the LLC Member's interest in Odyssey. As such, the Company has accounted for the Membership Interest Purchase Agreement as a mandatorily redeemable financial instrument, and the future obligation has been reflected as a liability because the Company has an unconditional obligation to pay a fixed amount, in cash, on specified dates.
	In August 2012, Odyssey was converted from a limited liability company to a corporation (the “Conversion”) and its name was changed to Odyssey Magazine Publishing Group, Inc. (“Odyssey Corporation”). Upon the Conversion, Odyssey Corporation was authorized to issue 1,000 shares of $0.0001 par value common stock (the “Common Stock”) and 1,000 shares of $0.0001 par value preferred stock designated as Series A preferred stock (the “Series A Preferred Stock”). The Series A Preferred Stock, among other rights, ranks senior and prior to the shares of Common Stock upon the distribution of assets upon a liquidation, dissolution or winding up of Odyssey Corporation; is not redeemable; is non-transferable, except in accordance with the preferred stock purchase agreement described below; and has no voting rights. Concurrent with the Conversion, the membership interest held by each of the Company and the LLC Member in Odyssey was canceled and converted into (i) for the Company, 1,000 shares of Common Stock and 731 shares of Series A Preferred Stock in Odyssey Corporation, and (ii) for the LLC Member, 269 shares of Series A Preferred Stock in Odyssey Corporation.
	In connection with the Conversion, the Company and the LLC Member entered into a preferred stock purchase agreement (the “Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement”) wherein the Company will purchase the LLC Member’s shares of Series A Preferred Stock in Odyssey Corporation for approximately $7.2 million, payable on a quarterly basis through March 31, 2014. In accordance with the Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement, the Membership Interest Purchase Agreement was terminated. All other terms of the Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement are substantially the same as the Membership Interest Purchase Agreement.
	The Company has paid approximately $5.2 million and the remaining discounted obligation under the Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement is reflected as a redeemable financial instrument in the accompanying financial statements. The remaining undiscounted obligation of $1.9 million will be paid during the remainder of fiscal 2014.
	Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
	The following table reconciles equity attributable to the redeemable noncontrolling interest (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended					Six Months Ended
		September 30,					September 30,
		2013		2012			2013		2012
	Balance, beginning of period	$	3,000	$	3,120		$	3,000	$	15,620
	Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	1,076		781			1,076		781
	Reduction in noncontrolling interest	—		—			—		(12,500		)
	Other	—		(120		)	—		(120		)
	Balance, end of period	$	4,076	$	3,781		$	4,076	$	3,781
	The reduction in noncontrolling interests during the six months ended September 30, 2012 of approximately $12.5 million represents the exercise of the Odyssey Put Option by the LLC Member of Odyssey.
	Unconsolidated Joint Ventures
	We have relationships with other joint ventures that we do not consolidate as we lack the power to direct the activities that significantly impact the economic performance of these entities. The Company's investments in affiliates are carried at the fair value of the investment consideration at the date acquired, plus the Company's equity in undistributed earnings from that date. Financial information of the affiliates is reported with a one-month lag in the reporting period. The impacts of the lag on the Company's investment and results of operations are not significant.
	Radar Online, LLC
	In October 2008, the Company entered into a limited liability company agreement to form Radar Online, LLC, a joint venture ("Radar"), to manage Radar Online, a website focusing on celebrity and entertainment news. Though the Company owns 50% of Radar and can exercise significant influence, it does not control the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of this joint venture. As a result, the Company accounts for the investment in Radar using the equity method. The operating results of Radar were insignificant to the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the six months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012. The management fees receivable from Radar totaled $2.2 million as of September 30, 2013 and March 31, 2013. The management fees are fully reserved, due to Radar's inability to pay the management fees at this time, and revenue has not been recognized during the six months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 related to those management fees.
	Media Brands, LLC
	In August 2011, the Company entered into a limited liability company agreement to form Media Brands, LLC, a joint venture ("Media Brands"), to produce, market, sell and distribute various nutritional supplement product lines branded with certain of the Company's health and fitness brands. Media Brands was initially capitalized by the Company and the other limited liability company member (the "Media Brands Member") and the Company and the Media Brands Member each received an initial ownership interest of 50% in Media Brands. Though the Company owns 50% of Media Brands and can exercise significant influence, it does not control the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of this joint venture. As a result, the Company accounts for the investment in Media Brands using the equity method. The operations of Media Brands commenced during the second quarter of fiscal 2014 and the operating results were insignificant to the Company's consolidated financial statements for the six months ended September 30, 2013.
	Odyssey/Unconventional Partners Entertainment, LLC
	In March 2013, Odyssey Magazine Publishing Group, Inc. (“Odyssey Corporation”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Media, Inc., entered into a limited liability company agreement to form Odyssey/UnConventional Partners Entertainment, LLC, a joint venture (“OUPE”), to develop and produce a television show based on OK! magazine ("OK!TV"). OUPE was initially capitalized by Odyssey Corporation and the other limited liability company member (the "LLC Member") and Odyssey Corporation and the LLC Member each received an initial ownership interest of 50% in OUPE.
	In August 2013, Odyssey Corporation and the LLC Member amended the limited liability company agreement to provide for an additional limited liability company member to receive a membership interest in OUPE (the "Additional LLC Member") in exchange for its capital contribution to OUPE. The Additional LLC Member agreed to make $2.4 million in capital contributions and, as of September 30, 2013, based on the contributions made, the ownership interest in OUPE for Odyssey Corporation, the LLC Member and the Additional LLC Member is 39.6%, 39.6% and 20.8%, respectively. The remaining capital contributions to be made by the Additional LLC Member are scheduled to be funded before November 30, 2013 and will result in a final ownership interest in OUPE of 33.3% for each of Odyssey Corporation, the LLC Member and the Additional LLC Member.
	Odyssey Corporation currently owns 39.6% of OUPE and can exercise significant influence but does not control the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of this joint venture. As a result, the Company accounts for the investment in OUPE using the equity method. The operations of OUPE commenced during the second quarter of fiscal 2014 when the television show OK!TV was launched and the operating results were insignificant to the Company's consolidated financial statements for the six months ended September 30, 2013.
	Select Media Services, LLC
	In September 2013, DSI contributed substantially all of its assets, comprising its distribution and merchandising businesses, and $2.3 million in cash in exchange for a 27.5% membership interest in Select Media Services, LLC ("Select"), which operates as a merchandising and in-store services business. The ownership interest in Select may be adjusted on August 31, 2014, if required, pursuant to a one-time retro-active adjustment, which would be effective as of September 1, 2013.
	DSI can exercise significant influence but does not control the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of this joint venture. As a result, the Company accounts for the investment in Select using the equity method. The operating results were insignificant to the Company's consolidated financial statements for the six months ended September 30, 2013.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Litigation	'
	Commitments and Contingencies
	Litigation
	On March 10, 2009, Anderson News, L.L.C. and Anderson Services, L.L.C., magazine wholesalers (collectively, “Anderson”), filed a lawsuit against American Media, Inc., DSI, and various magazine publishers, wholesalers and distributors in the Federal District Court for the Southern District of New York (the “Anderson Action”). Anderson's complaint alleged that the defendants violated Section 1 of the Sherman Act by engaging in a purported industry-wide conspiracy to boycott Anderson and drive it out of business. Plaintiffs also purported to assert claims for defamation, tortious interference with contract and civil conspiracy. The complaint did not specify the amount of damages sought. On August 2, 2010, the District Court dismissed the action in its entirety with prejudice and without leave to replead and, on October 25, 2010, denied Anderson's motion for reconsideration of the dismissal decision. Anderson appealed the District Court's decisions.
	On April 3, 2012, the Second Circuit issued a decision reversing the dismissal of the lawsuit and reinstating the antitrust and state law claims (except the defamation claim, which Anderson withdrew), and, on January 7, 2013, the United States Supreme Court declined to review the Second Circuit decision. Following the Second Circuit decision, the case has been proceeding in the District Court and the parties are engaged in discovery, which is scheduled to be completed in April 2014.
	Anderson is in chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in Delaware bankruptcy court. On June 10, 2010, American Media, Inc. filed a proof of claim in that proceeding for $5.6 million, but Anderson asserts that it has no assets to pay unsecured creditors like American Media, Inc. An independent court-appointed examiner has identified claims that Anderson could assert against Anderson insiders in excess of $340.0 million.
	In an order of the Delaware bankruptcy court, entered on November 14, 2011, American Media, Inc. and four other creditors (collectively, the “Creditors”), which also are defendants in the Anderson Action, were granted the right to file lawsuits against Anderson insiders asserting Anderson's claims identified by the examiner. The Creditors' retention of counsel to pursue the claims on a contingency fee basis was also approved. On November 14, 2011, pursuant to this order, a complaint was filed against 10 defendants. The bankruptcy court, however, has entered a stay of discovery pending conclusion of fact discovery in the Anderson Action. By order dated November 6, 2013, the Delaware bankruptcy court granted American Media, Inc. and four of its co-defendants relief from the automatic bankruptcy stay of litigation against Anderson News, L.L.C. so that they could file a counterclaim in the Anderson Action against Anderson News, L.L.C. alleging that Anderson News, L.L.C. had violated the antitrust laws by engaging in a conspiracy to fix prices that wholesalers would pay publishers for their magazines.  Permission is now being sought from the District Court to file the counterclaim.
	While it is not possible to predict the outcome of the Anderson Action or to estimate the impact on American Media, Inc. and DSI of a final judgment against American Media, Inc. and DSI (if that were to occur), American Media, Inc. and DSI believe that the claims asserted by Anderson, in the Anderson Action, are meritless. American Media, Inc. and DSI have antitrust claim insurance that covers defense costs. American Media, Inc. and DSI have filed a claim for insurance coverage with regard to the Anderson Action and certain of their defense costs are being paid by the insurer, and, in the event of a settlement or a damages award by the Court and subject to the applicable policy limits, American Media, Inc. and DSI anticipate seeking reimbursement from the insurer for payment of such settlement or damages. American Media, Inc. and DSI will continue to vigorously defend the case.
	In addition, because the focus of some of our publications often involves celebrities and controversial subjects, the risk of defamation or invasion of privacy litigation exists. Our experience indicates that the claims for damages made in celebrity lawsuits are usually inflated and such lawsuits are usually defensible and, in any event, any reasonably foreseeable material liability or settlement would likely be covered by insurance, subject to any applicable deductible. We also periodically evaluate and assess the risks and uncertainties associated with our pending litigation disregarding the existence of insurance that would cover liability for such litigation. At present, in the opinion of management, after consultation with outside legal counsel, the liability resulting from pending litigation, even if insurance were not available, is not expected to have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

Business_Segment_Information

Business Segment Information	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Business Segment Information	'
	Business Segment Information
	The Company has four reporting segments: Celebrity Brands, Women’s Active Lifestyle, Men’s Active Lifestyle and Corporate and Other. The operating segments are based on each having the following characteristics: the operating segments engage in similar business activities from which they earn revenues and incur expenses; the operating results are regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker (the "CODM"), and there is discrete financial information. The Company does not aggregate any of its operating segments.
	After the divestiture of the DSI business, which was included in and comprised the majority of our publishing services segment, the publishing services segment has been combined with the corporate and other segment effective with the quarter ended September 30, 2013. Given this change, the Company has restated prior period segment information to correspond to the current segment reporting structure. See Note 1, "Nature of the Business."
	The Celebrity Brands segment includes National Enquirer, Star, OK!, Globe, National Examiner, Soap Opera Digest and Country Weekly.
	The Women’s Active Lifestyle segment includes Shape, Fit Pregnancy and Natural Health.
	The Men’s Active Lifestyle segment includes Men’s Fitness, Muscle & Fitness, Flex and Muscle & Fitness Hers.
	The Corporate and Other segment includes international licensing, photo syndication to third parties and corporate overhead. Corporate overhead expenses are not allocated to other segments and include production, circulation, executive staff, information technology, accounting, legal, human resources and administration department costs. The Corporate and Other segment also includes print and digital advertising sales and strategic management direction in the following areas: manufacturing, subscription circulation, logistics, event marketing and full back office financial functions.  Playboy is one of many publishers who have taken advantage of these additional services.
	The Company uses operating income (loss) as a primary basis for the chief operating decision maker to evaluate the performance of each of our operating segments. The financial results of the each operating segment are prepared on a basis that is consistent with the manner in which we internally disaggregate financial information to assist in making internal operating decisions. These calculations of operating income (loss) herein may be different from the calculations used by other companies, therefore comparability may be limited. The accounting policies of the operating segments are the same as those applied in the consolidated financial statements included in Note 2, "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" in the 2013 Form 10-K.
	Segment information for the three and six months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 and the assets employed as of September 30, 2013 and March 31, 2013 are as follows:
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		September 30,						September 30,
	(in thousands)	2013			2012			2013			2012
	Operating revenues
	Celebrity Brands	$	55,116		$	55,595		$	106,504		$	109,630
	Women's Active Lifestyle Group	12,763			12,696			29,523			26,887
	Men's Active Lifestyle Group	19,521			17,069			35,625			31,067
	Corporate and Other	3,204			4,526			9,344			9,526
	Total operating revenues	$	90,604		$	89,886		$	180,996		$	177,110
	Operating income (loss)
	Celebrity Brands	$	19,655		$	20,180		$	38,113		$	36,981
	Women's Active Lifestyle Group	98			786			3,112			3,090
	Men's Active Lifestyle Group	5,764			5,193			11,051			9,099
	Corporate and Other	(14,714		)	(13,106		)	(24,907		)	(23,327		)
	Total operating income	$	10,803		$	13,053		$	27,369		$	25,843
	Depreciation and amortization
	Celebrity Brands	$	898		$	759		$	1,733		$	1,546
	Women's Active Lifestyle Group	177			76			320			129
	Men's Active Lifestyle Group	189			79			349			137
	Corporate and Other	2,361			1,573			4,315			2,976
	Total depreciation and amortization	$	3,625		$	2,487		$	6,717		$	4,788
	Amortization of deferred rack costs
	Celebrity Brands	$	1,566		$	1,936		$	3,166		$	4,389
	Women's Active Lifestyle Group	76			83			150			159
	Men's Active Lifestyle Group	13			7			23			17
	Corporate and Other	—			(7		)	—			—
	Total amortization of deferred rack costs	$	1,655		$	2,019		$	3,339		$	4,565
	Total Assets	September 30,			March 31,
		2013			2013
	Celebrity Brands	$	335,732		$	336,722
	Women's Active Lifestyle Group	70,942			70,956
	Men's Active Lifestyle Group	117,208			113,539
	Corporate and Other (1)	65,806			56,234
	Total assets	$	589,688		$	577,451
	-1	Amounts are primarily comprised of inventories, prepaid expenses, property and equipment, deferred debt costs and certain other assets.
	Geographic Data
	The Company operates principally in two geographic areas, the United States of America and Europe (primarily the United Kingdom). There were no significant transfers between geographic areas during the three and six months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012. The following table presents revenue by geographical area for the three and six months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 and all identifiable assets related to the operations in each geographic area as of September 30, 2013 and March 31, 2013:
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		September 30,						September 30,
	(in thousands)	2013			2012			2013			2012
	Operating revenues:
	United States of America	$	87,525		$	86,916		$	174,761		$	170,668
	Europe	3,079			2,970			6,235			6,442
	Total operating revenues	$	90,604		$	89,886		$	180,996		$	177,110
	(in thousands)	September 30,			March 31,
		2013			2013
	Assets:
	United States of America	$	580,582		$	568,733
	Europe	9,106			8,718
	Total assets	$	589,688		$	577,451

Supplement_Condensed_Consolida

Supplement Condensed Consolidating Financial Information	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Condensed Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Supplement Condensed Consolidating Financial Information	'
	Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Financial Information
	The following tables present unaudited condensed consolidating financial statements of (a) the parent company, American Media, Inc., as issuer of the Senior Secured Notes; (b) on a combined basis, the subsidiary guarantors of the Senior Secured Notes; and (c) on a combined basis, the subsidiaries that are not guarantors of the Senior Secured Notes. Separate financial statements of the subsidiary guarantors are not presented because the parent company owns all outstanding voting stock of each of the subsidiary guarantors and the guarantee by each subsidiary guarantor is full and unconditional and joint and several. As a result and in accordance with Rule 3-10(f) of Regulation S-X under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Company includes the following tables in these notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements:
	SUPPLEMENTAL UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
	AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
	(in thousands)
	ASSETS	Parent			Guarantors			Non Guarantors			Eliminations			Condensed Consolidated
	CURRENT ASSETS:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	—		$	633		$	4,088		$	—		$	4,721
	Trade receivables, net	—			36,560			1,830			—			38,390
	Inventories	—			16,028			598			—			16,626
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	—			27,222			2,464			(5,487		)	24,199
	Total current assets	—			80,443			8,980			(5,487		)	83,936
	PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET:
	Leasehold improvements	—			3,843			—			—			3,843
	Furniture, fixtures and equipment	—			40,687			738			—			41,425
	Less – accumulated depreciation	—			(24,354		)	(607		)	—			(24,961		)
	Total property and equipment, net	—			20,176			131			—			20,307
	OTHER ASSETS:
	Deferred debt costs, net	9,001			—			—			—			9,001
	Deferred rack costs, net	—			6,678			—			—			6,678
	Investment in affiliates	—			2,555			—			—			2,555
	Other long-term assets	—			1,557			—			—			1,557
	Investment in subsidiaries	535,886			790			—			(536,676		)	—
	Total other assets	544,887			11,580			—			(536,676		)	19,791
	GOODWILL AND OTHER IDENTIFIED INTANGIBLE ASSETS:
	Goodwill	—			182,388			4,510			—			186,898
	Other identified intangibles, net	—			272,756			6,000			—			278,756
	Total goodwill and other identified intangible assets	—			455,144			10,510			—			465,654
	Due from affiliates	—			118,805			—			(118,805		)	—
	TOTAL ASSETS	$	544,887		$	686,148		$	19,621		$	(660,968	)	$	589,688
	LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S DEFICIT
	CURRENT LIABILITIES:
	Accounts payable	$	—		$	14,158		$	517		$	—		$	14,675
	Accrued expenses and other liabilities	—			1,570			6,540			19,133			27,243
	Accrued interest	16,786			—			—			—			16,786
	Redeemable financial instruments	1,650			—			—			—			1,650
	Deferred revenues	—			34,547			741			—			35,288
	Total current liabilities	18,436			50,275			7,798			19,133			95,642
	NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES:
	Senior secured notes, net	469,889			—			—			—			469,889
	Revolving credit facility	29,500			—			—			—			29,500
	Other non-current liabilities	—			3,940			—			—			3,940
	Deferred income taxes	—			98,839			33			(32,571		)	66,301
	Due to affiliates	106,722			—			4,132			(110,854		)	—
	Total liabilities	624,547			153,054			11,963			(124,292		)	665,272
	Redeemable noncontrolling interest	—			—			4,076			—			4,076
	STOCKHOLDER'S (DEFICIT) EQUITY:
	Total stockholder's (deficit) equity	(79,660		)	$	533,094		$	3,582		$	(536,676	)	(79,660		)
	TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S DEFICIT	$	544,887		$	686,148		$	19,621		$	(660,968	)	$	589,688
	SUPPLEMENTAL UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
	AS OF MARCH 31, 2013
	(in thousands)
	ASSETS	Parent			Guarantors			Non Guarantors			Eliminations			Condensed Consolidated
	CURRENT ASSETS:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	—		$	683		$	1,692		$	—		$	2,375
	Trade receivables, net	—			41,169			1,916			—			43,085
	Inventories	—			12,600			556			—			13,156
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	—			21,000			646			(5,487		)	16,159
	Total current assets	—			75,452			4,810			(5,487		)	74,775
	PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET:
	Leasehold improvements	—			3,867			—			—			3,867
	Furniture, fixtures and equipment	—			40,666			685			—			41,351
	Less – accumulated depreciation	—			(25,418		)	(532		)	—			(25,950		)
Total property and equipment, net	—			19,115			153			—			19,268
OTHER ASSETS:
Deferred debt costs, net	9,789			—			—			—			9,789
Deferred rack costs, net	—			6,604			—			—			6,604
Other long-term assets	—			1,631			—			—			1,631
Investment in subsidiaries	520,082			(242		)	—			(519,840		)	—
Total other assets	529,871			7,993			—			(519,840		)	18,024
GOODWILL AND OTHER IDENTIFIED INTANGIBLE ASSETS:
Goodwill	—			182,388			4,510			—			186,898
Other identified intangibles, net	—			272,486			6,000			—			278,486
Total goodwill and other identified intangible assets	—			454,874			10,510			—			465,384
TOTAL ASSETS	$	529,871		$	557,434		$	15,473		$	(525,327	)	$	577,451
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S DEFICIT
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable	$	—		$	17,261		$	559		$	—		$	17,820
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	—			2,012			5,389			17,363			24,764
Accrued interest	16,823			—			—			—			16,823
Redeemable financial instruments	3,447			—			—			—			3,447
Deferred revenues	—			33,621			923			—			34,544
Total current liabilities	20,270			52,894			6,871			17,363			97,398
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Senior secured notes, net	469,889			—			—			—			469,889
Revolving credit facility	12,000			—			—			—			12,000
Other non-current liabilities	—			3,959			—			—			3,959
Deferred income taxes	—			91,823			(6		)	(22,850		)	68,967
Due (from) to affiliates	105,474			(109,607		)	4,133			—			—
Total liabilities	607,633			39,069			10,998			(5,487		)	652,213
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	—			—			3,000			—			3,000
STOCKHOLDER'S (DEFICIT) EQUITY:
Total stockholder's (deficit) equity	(77,762		)	518,365			1,475			(519,840		)	(77,762		)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S DEFICIT	$	529,871		$	557,434		$	15,473		$	(525,327	)	$	577,451
SUPPLEMENTAL UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME (LOSS)
AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
(in thousands)
	Parent			Guarantors			Non Guarantors			Eliminations			Condensed Consolidated
OPERATING REVENUES:
Circulation	$	—		$	51,421		$	1,183		$	—		$	52,604
Advertising	—			27,287			1,459			—			28,746
Other	—			3,900			5,354			—			9,254
Total operating revenues	—			82,608			7,996			—			90,604
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Editorial	—			9,323			325			—			9,648
Production	—			22,172			3,431			—			25,603
Distribution, circulation and other cost of sales	—			15,884			603			—			16,487
Selling, general and administrative	—			23,543			895			—			24,438
Depreciation and amortization	—			3,607			18			—			3,625
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets	—			—			—			—			—
Total operating expenses	—			74,529			5,272			—			79,801
OPERATING INCOME	—			8,079			2,724			—			10,803
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest expense	(15,051		)	(11		)	—			—			(15,062		)
Amortization of deferred debt costs	(403		)	—			—			—			(403		)
Other income (expense), net	—			—			—			—			—
Total other expense, net	(15,454		)	(11		)	—			—			(15,465		)
LOSS (INCOME) BEFORE (BENEFIT) PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES, AND EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES	(15,454		)	8,068			2,724			—			(4,662		)
(BENEFIT) PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES	(5,115		)	2,034			137			—			(2,944		)
EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES	7,545			435			—			(7,980		)	—
NET (LOSS) INCOME	(2,794		)	6,469			2,587			(7,980		)	(1,718		)
LESS: NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST	—			—			(1,076		)	—			(1,076		)
NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN MEDIA, INC.	$	(2,794	)	$	6,469		$	1,511		$	(7,980	)	$	(2,794	)
	Parent			Guarantors			Non Guarantors			Eliminations			Condensed Consolidated
NET (LOSS) INCOME	$	(2,794	)	$	6,469		$	2,587		$	(7,980	)	$	(1,718	)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	—			—			88			—			88
Comprehensive (loss) income	(2,794		)	6,469			2,675			(7,980		)	(1,630		)
Less: comprehensive income attributable to the noncontrolling interest	—			—			(1,076		)	—			(1,076		)
COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN MEDIA, INC.	$	(2,794	)	$	6,469		$	1,599		$	(7,980	)	$	(2,706	)
SUPPLEMENTAL UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME (LOSS)
AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
(in thousands)
	Parent			Guarantors			Non Guarantors			Eliminations			Condensed Consolidated
OPERATING REVENUES:
Circulation	$	—		$	100,452		$	2,427		$	—		$	102,879
Advertising	—			58,407			3,050			—			61,457
Other	—			10,985			5,675			—			16,660
Total operating revenues	—			169,844			11,152			—			180,996
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Editorial	—			18,409			675			—			19,084
Production	—			44,667			4,171			—			48,838
Distribution, circulation and other cost of sales	—			31,461			1,256			—			32,717
Selling, general and administrative	—			44,597			1,674			—			46,271
Depreciation and amortization	—			6,677			40			—			6,717
Total operating expenses	—			145,811			7,816			—			153,627
OPERATING INCOME	—			24,033			3,336			—			27,369
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest expense	(29,780		)	41			—			—			(29,739		)
Amortization of deferred debt costs	(788		)	—			—			—			(788		)
Other expenses, net	—			(251		)	—			—			(251		)
Total other expense, net	(30,568		)	(210		)	—			—			(30,778		)
(LOSS) INCOME BEFORE (BENEFIT) PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES, AND EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES	(30,568		)	23,823			3,336			—			(3,409		)
(BENEFIT) PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES	(10,727		)	7,987			284			—			(2,456		)
EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES	17,812			900			—			(18,712		)	—
NET (LOSS) INCOME	(2,029		)	16,736			3,052			(18,712		)	(953		)
LESS: NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST	—			—			(1,076		)	—			(1,076		)
NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN MEDIA, INC.	$	(2,029	)	$	16,736		$	1,976		$	(18,712	)	$	(2,029	)
	Parent			Guarantors			Non Guarantors			Eliminations			Condensed Consolidated
NET (LOSS) INCOME	$	(2,029	)	$	16,736		$	3,052		$	(18,712	)	$	(953	)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	—			—			131			—			131
Comprehensive (loss) income	(2,029		)	16,736			3,183			(18,712		)	(822		)
Less: comprehensive income attributable to the noncontrolling interest	—			—			(1,076		)	—			(1,076		)
COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN MEDIA, INC.	$	(2,029	)	$	16,736		$	2,107		$	(18,712	)	$	(1,898	)
SUPPLEMENTAL UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME (LOSS)
AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012
(in thousands)
	Parent			Guarantors			Non Guarantors			Eliminations			Condensed Consolidated
OPERATING REVENUES:
Circulation	$	—		$	53,523		$	1,236		$	—		$	54,759
Advertising	—			23,511			1,540			—			25,051
Other	—			5,931			4,145			—			10,076
Total operating revenues	—			82,965			6,921			—			89,886
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Editorial	—			9,554			423			—			9,977
Production	—			22,432			2,703			—			25,135
Distribution, circulation and other cost of sales	—			16,336			579			—			16,915
Selling, general and administrative	—			21,043			1,276			—			22,319
Depreciation and amortization	—			2,467			20			—			2,487
Total operating expenses	—			71,832			5,001			—			76,833
OPERATING INCOME	—			11,133			1,920			—			13,053
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest expense	(15,142		)	—			—			—			(15,142		)
Amortization of deferred debt costs	(355		)	—			—			—			(355		)
Other income (expense), net	—			20			—			—			20
Total other expense, net	(15,497		)	20			—			—			(15,477		)
LOSS (INCOME) BEFORE (BENEFIT) PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES, AND EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES	(15,497		)	11,153			1,920			—			(2,424		)
(BENEFIT) PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES	(6,335		)	5,793			80			—			(462		)
EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES	6,419			290			—			(6,709		)	—
NET INCOME (LOSS)	(2,743		)	5,650			1,840			(6,709		)	(1,962		)
LESS: NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST	—			—			(781		)	—			(781		)
NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN MEDIA, INC.	$	(2,743	)	$	5,650		$	1,059		$	(6,709	)	$	(2,743	)
	Parent			Guarantors			Non Guarantors			Eliminations			Condensed Consolidated
NET INCOME (LOSS)	$	(2,743	)	$	5,650		$	1,840		$	(6,709	)	$	(1,962	)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	—			—			27			—			27
Comprehensive income (loss)	(2,743		)	5,650			1,867			(6,709		)	(1,935		)
Less: comprehensive loss (income) attributable to the noncontrolling interest	—			—			(781		)	—			(781		)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN MEDIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES	$	(2,743	)	$	5,650		$	1,086		$	(6,709	)	$	(2,716	)
SUPPLEMENTAL UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME (LOSS)
AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012
(in thousands)
	Parent			Guarantors			Non Guarantors			Eliminations			Condensed Consolidated
OPERATING REVENUES:
Circulation	$	—		$	104,825		$	2,562		$	—		$	107,387
Advertising	—			50,242			3,395			—			53,637
Other	—			11,586			4,500			—			16,086
Total operating revenues	—			166,653			10,457			—			177,110
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Editorial	—			20,245			861			—			21,106
Production	—			46,095			3,487			—			49,582
Distribution, circulation and other cost of sales	—			32,889			1,339			—			34,228
Selling, general and administrative	—			39,192			2,371			—			41,563
Depreciation and amortization	—			4,751			37			—			4,788
Total operating expenses	—			143,172			8,095			—			151,267
OPERATING INCOME	—			23,481			2,362			—			25,843
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest expense	(29,783		)	—			—			—			(29,783		)
Amortization of deferred debt costs	(696		)	—			—			—			(696		)
Other expenses, net	—			(10		)	—			—			(10		)
Total other expense, net	(30,479		)	(10		)	—			—			(30,489		)
(LOSS) INCOME BEFORE (BENEFIT) PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES, AND EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES	(30,479		)	23,471			2,362			—			(4,646		)
(BENEFIT) PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES	(11,896		)	10,269			197			—			(1,430		)
EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES	14,586			611			—			(15,197		)	—
NET (LOSS) INCOME	(3,997		)	13,813			2,165			(15,197		)	(3,216		)
LESS: NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST	—			—			(781		)	—			(781		)
NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN MEDIA, INC.	$	(3,997	)	$	13,813		$	1,384		$	(15,197	)	$	(3,997	)
	Parent			Guarantors			Non Guarantors			Eliminations			Condensed Consolidated
NET (LOSS) INCOME	$	(3,997	)	$	13,813		$	2,165		$	(15,197	)	$	(3,216	)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	—			—			(20		)	—			(20		)
Comprehensive (loss) income	(3,997		)	13,813			2,145			(15,197		)	(3,236		)
Less: comprehensive income attributable to the noncontrolling interest	—			—			(781		)	—			(781		)
COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN MEDIA, INC.	$	(3,997	)	$	13,813		$	1,364		$	(15,197	)	$	(4,017	)
SUPPLEMENTAL UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
(in thousands)
	Parent			Guarantors			Non Guarantors			Eliminations			Condensed Consolidated
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	$	(27,452	)	$	22,403		$	3,172		$	(476	)	$	(2,353	)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	—			(5,517		)	—			—			(5,517		)
Purchase of intangible assets	—			(2,644		)	—			—			(2,644		)
Proceeds from sale of assets	—			5			—			—			5
Investment in affiliates	—			(2,536		)	—			—			(2,536		)
Other	—			—			(300		)	—			(300		)
Net cash used in investing activities	—			(10,692		)	(300		)	—			(10,992		)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Proceeds from revolving credit facility	47,600			—			—			—			47,600
Repayment to revolving credit facility	(30,100		)	—			—			—			(30,100		)
Payments for redemption of Odyssey preferred stock	(2,023		)	—			—			—			(2,023		)
Due to (from) affiliates	11,975			(11,975		)	—			—			—
Dividends paid to parent	—			—			(476		)	476			—
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	27,452			(11,975		)	(476		)	476			15,477
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	—			214			—			—			214
Net (decrease) increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents	—			(50		)	2,396			—			2,346
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period	—			683			1,692			—			2,375
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period	$	—		$	633		$	4,088		$	—		$	4,721
SUPPLEMENTAL UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012
(in thousands)
	Parent			Guarantors			Non Guarantors			Eliminations			Condensed Consolidated
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	$	(22,522	)	$	35,136		$	1,622		$	(310	)	$	13,926
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	—			(4,034		)	—			—			(4,034		)
Purchase of intangible assets	—			(1,120		)	—			—			(1,120		)
Proceeds from sale of assets	—			56			—			—			56
Investment in Radar	—			(100		)	—			—			(100		)
Other	—			—			(300		)	—			(300		)
Net cash used in investing activities	—			(5,198		)	(300		)	—			(5,498		)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Proceeds from revolving credit facility	32,500			—			—			—			32,500
Repayments to revolving credit facility	(32,500		)	—			—			—			(32,500		)
Payments to noncontrolling interest holders of Odyssey	(7,215		)	—			—			—			(7,215		)
Due to (from) affiliates	29,737			(29,737		)	—			—			—
Dividends paid to parent	—			—			(310		)	310			—
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	22,522			(29,737		)	(310		)	310			(7,215		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	—			110			—			—			110
Net (decrease) increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents	—			311			1,012			—			1,323
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period	—			3,185			2,041			—			5,226
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period	$	—		$	3,496		$	3,053		$	—		$	6,549

Subsequent_Events_Subsequent_E

Subsequent Events Subsequent Events	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Subsequent Events [Abstract]	'
Subsequent Events	'
	Subsequent Events
	As discussed in Note 6, on October 2, 2013, we exchanged approximately$94.3 million aggregate principal amount of Second Lien Notes for an equal aggregate principal amount of Second Lien PIK Notes pursuant to an Exchange Agreement, which among other things, provides for interest payments, in kind, at a rate of 10.0% per annum for approximately the next three years. The Company will utilize the cash interest savings to repurchase certain of our First Lien Notes.

Nature_of_Business_Policies

Nature of Business (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation	'
	Basis of Presentation
	The information included in the foregoing interim consolidated financial statements is unaudited. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations for the interim periods presented, have been reflected herein. These unaudited consolidated financial statements do not include all disclosures associated with annual financial statements and, accordingly, should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and footnotes contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") with respect to the Company's fiscal year ended March 31, 2013 (the "2013 Form 10-K"), which may be accessed through the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov
Principles of Consolidation	'
	Principles of Consolidation
	Our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect our financial statements, those of our wholly-owned domestic and foreign subsidiaries and those of certain variable interest entities where we are the primary beneficiary. For consolidated entities where we own less than 100% of the equity, we record net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest in our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of income (loss) equal to the percentage of the interests retained in such entities by the respective noncontrolling parties. All material intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated in consolidation.
	In determining whether we are the primary beneficiary of an entity and therefore required to consolidate, we apply a qualitative approach that determines whether we have both (1) the power to direct the economically significant activities of the entity and (2) the obligation to absorb losses of, or the right to receive benefits from, the entity that could potentially be significant to that entity. These considerations impact the way we account for our existing joint ventures. We continually assess whether we are the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity as changes to existing relationships or future transactions occur.
	Financial information for the Company's affiliates is reported in the accompanying financial statements with a one-month lag in reporting periods. The effect of this one-month lag on the Company's financial position and results of operations is not significant.
	See Note 9, “Investments in Affiliates and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest.”
Use of Estimates	'
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("US GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported and disclosed in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Management's estimates are based on the facts and circumstances available at the time estimates are made, past historical experience, risk of loss, general economic conditions and trends, and management's assessments of the probable future outcome of these matters. As a result, actual results could differ from those estimates.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements	'
	Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
	In July 2012, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU 2012-02, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other: Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment ("ASU 2012-02"), which amended ASC 350, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other ("ASC 350"). This amendment is intended to simplify how an entity tests indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment and allows an entity to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform a quantitative impairment test. An entity no longer is required to calculate the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset unless the entity determines, based on a qualitative assessment, that it is more-likely-than-not that the indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired. The more-likely-than-not threshold is defined as having a likelihood of more than 50%. ASU 2012-02 was effective for the Company beginning on April 1, 2013. The adoption of ASU 2012-02 did not have an impact on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
	In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-02, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220), Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income ("ASU 2013-02") which supersedes and replaces the presentation requirements for reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income in ASUs 2011-05, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Presentation of Comprehensive Income and 2011-12 Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Deferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-05 for all public organizations. ASU 2013-02 requires an entity to provide additional information about reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income. In addition, an entity is required to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income but only if the amount reclassified is required under GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. ASU 2013-02 was effective for the Company beginning on April 1, 2013. The adoption of ASU 2013-02 did not have an impact on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows, since this ASU concerns disclosure on
Inventories	'
	Inventories
	Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined on the first-in, first-out ("FIFO") method. The Company writes down inventory for estimated obsolescence and/or excess or damaged inventory.

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Inventory	'
	Inventories are comprised of the following (in thousands):
		September 30, 2013		March 31, 2013
	Raw materials – paper	$	14,534	$	9,268
	Finished product — paper, production and distribution costs of future issues	2,092		3,888
	Total inventory	$	16,626	$	13,156

Goodwill_and_Other_Identified_1

Goodwill and Other Identified Intangible Assets (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets	'
	Identified intangible assets with finite lives subject to amortization consist of the following at September 30, 2013 and March 31, 2013 (in thousands):
				September 30, 2013												March 31, 2013
		Range of Lives		Gross Carrying Amount				Accumulated Amortization				Net				Gross Carrying Amount				Accumulated Amortization			Net
		(in years)
	Tradenames	27-Aug		$	10,610			$	(4,742	)		$	5,868			$	10,610			$	(4,521	)	$	6,089
	Subscriber lists	15-Mar		32,702				(31,420		)		1,282				32,702				(30,328		)	2,374
	Customer relationships	10-May		2,300				(1,038		)		1,262				2,300				(829		)	1,471
	Other intangible assets	3		6,162				(1,910		)		4,252				3,518				(1,059		)	2,459
				$	51,774			$	(39,110	)		$	12,664			$	49,130			$	(36,737	)	$	12,393
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Expected Amortization Expense	'
	Based on the carrying value of identified intangible assets recorded at September 30, 2013, and assuming no subsequent impairment of the underlying assets, the amortization expense is expected to be as follows (in thousands):
	Fiscal Year		Amortization Expense
	2014		$	2,752
	2015		2,753
	2016		2,066
	2017		750
	2018		468
	Thereafter		3,875
			$	12,664
Schedule of Goodwill by Reportable Segment	'
	The gross carrying amount and accumulated impairment losses of goodwill, as of September 30, 2013 and March 31, 2013, by reportable segment are as follows (in thousands):
		Celebrity Brands				Women's Active Lifestyle Group				Men's Active Lifestyle Group				Corporate and Other				Total
	Goodwill	$	428,518			$	84,905			$	112,296			$	20,136			$	645,855
	Accumulated impairment losses	(304,595		)		(62,841		)		(80,446		)		(11,075		)		(458,957		)
	Goodwill, net of impairment losses	$	123,923			$	22,064			$	31,850			$	9,061			$	186,898

Senior_Secured_Notes_Tables

Senior Secured Notes (Tables) (Senior Secured Notes)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
First Lien Notes	'
Debt Redemption Percentage	'
Schedule of Debt Redemption Percentage	'
	Under the First Lien Notes Indenture, the Company has the option to redeem the First Lien Notes as follows: (a) at any time prior to December 15, 2013, the Company is permitted to redeem up to 35% of the original principal amount of the First Lien Notes with the net cash proceeds of one or more equity offerings (as defined in the First Lien Notes Indenture) at a redemption price of 111.5%, plus accrued and unpaid interest through the redemption date; (b) at any time prior to December 15, 2013, the Company may redeem all or part of the First Lien Notes, at a redemption price equal to 100%, plus an applicable premium and accrued and unpaid interest through the redemption date; (c) during any 12-month period prior to December 15, 2013, the Company is entitled to redeem up to 10% of the aggregate principal amount of the First Lien Notes at a redemption price equal to 103.0%, plus accrued and unpaid interest through the redemption date; (d) on or after December 15, 2013, the Company may redeem the First Lien Notes, in whole or in part, at the redemption prices set forth below, plus accrued and unpaid interest through the redemption date, if redeemed during the 12-month period beginning on December 15th of each of the years indicated below:
	Year	Percentage
	2013	108.63%
	2014	105.75%
	2015	102.88%
	2016 and thereafter	100%
Second Lien Notes	'
Debt Redemption Percentage	'
Schedule of Debt Redemption Percentage	'
	Under the Second Lien Notes Indenture, the Company has the option to redeem the Second Lien Notes as follows: (a) at any time prior to December 15, 2013, the Company is permitted to redeem up to 35% of the original principal amount of the Second Lien Notes with the net cash proceeds of one or more equity offerings (as defined in the Second Lien Notes Indenture) at a redemption price of 113.5%, plus accrued and unpaid interest through the redemption date; (b) at any time prior to December 15, 2013, the Company may redeem all or a part of the Second Lien Notes, at a redemption price equal to 100%, plus an applicable premium and accrued and unpaid interest through the redemption date; (c) on or after December 15, 2013, the Company may redeem the Second Lien Notes, in whole or in part, at the redemption prices set forth below, plus accrued and unpaid interest through the redemption date, if redeemed during the 12-month period beginning on December 15th of each of the years indicated below:
	Year	Percentage
	2013	110.13%
	2014	106.75%
	2015	103.38%
	2016 and thereafter	100%

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru1

Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Measurements, Nonrecurring	'
	The estimated fair value of the Company’s financial instruments is as follows (in thousands):
			September 30, 2013				March 31, 2013
			Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Fair Value
	First Lien Notes	Level 2	$	365,000	$	379,600	$	365,000	$	356,788
	Second Lien Notes	Level 2	104,889		110,134		104,889		85,485
	Revolving Credit Facility	Level 2	29,500		30,828		12,000		10,755
	Redeemable Financial Instrument	Level 3	1,650		1,724		3,447		3,089

Investments_in_Joint_Ventures_1

Investments in Joint Ventures and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]	'
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Table Text Block]	'
	Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
	The following table reconciles equity attributable to the redeemable noncontrolling interest (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended					Six Months Ended
		September 30,					September 30,
		2013		2012			2013		2012
	Balance, beginning of period	$	3,000	$	3,120		$	3,000	$	15,620
	Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	1,076		781			1,076		781
	Reduction in noncontrolling interest	—		—			—		(12,500		)
	Other	—		(120		)	—		(120		)
	Balance, end of period	$	4,076	$	3,781		$	4,076	$	3,781
	The reduction in noncontrolling interests during the six months ended September 30, 2012 of approximately $12.5 million represents the exercise of the Odyssey Put Option by the LLC Member of Odyssey.

Business_Segment_Information_T

Business Segment Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment	'
	September 30, 2013 and 2012 and the assets employed as of September 30, 2013 and March 31, 2013 are as follows:
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		September 30,						September 30,
	(in thousands)	2013			2012			2013			2012
	Operating revenues
	Celebrity Brands	$	55,116		$	55,595		$	106,504		$	109,630
	Women's Active Lifestyle Group	12,763			12,696			29,523			26,887
	Men's Active Lifestyle Group	19,521			17,069			35,625			31,067
	Corporate and Other	3,204			4,526			9,344			9,526
	Total operating revenues	$	90,604		$	89,886		$	180,996		$	177,110
	Operating income (loss)
	Celebrity Brands	$	19,655		$	20,180		$	38,113		$	36,981
	Women's Active Lifestyle Group	98			786			3,112			3,090
	Men's Active Lifestyle Group	5,764			5,193			11,051			9,099
	Corporate and Other	(14,714		)	(13,106		)	(24,907		)	(23,327		)
	Total operating income	$	10,803		$	13,053		$	27,369		$	25,843
	Depreciation and amortization
	Celebrity Brands	$	898		$	759		$	1,733		$	1,546
	Women's Active Lifestyle Group	177			76			320			129
	Men's Active Lifestyle Group	189			79			349			137
	Corporate and Other	2,361			1,573			4,315			2,976
	Total depreciation and amortization	$	3,625		$	2,487		$	6,717		$	4,788
	Amortization of deferred rack costs
	Celebrity Brands	$	1,566		$	1,936		$	3,166		$	4,389
	Women's Active Lifestyle Group	76			83			150			159
	Men's Active Lifestyle Group	13			7			23			17
	Corporate and Other	—			(7		)	—			—
	Total amortization of deferred rack costs	$	1,655		$	2,019		$	3,339		$	4,565
	Total Assets	September 30,			March 31,
		2013			2013
	Celebrity Brands	$	335,732		$	336,722
	Women's Active Lifestyle Group	70,942			70,956
	Men's Active Lifestyle Group	117,208			113,539
	Corporate and Other (1)	65,806			56,234
	Total assets	$	589,688		$	577,451
	-1	Amounts are primarily comprised of inventories, prepaid expenses, property and equipment, deferred debt costs and certain other asset
Schedule of Operating Revenue and Assets, by Geographical Areas	'
	The following table presents revenue by geographical area for the three and six months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 and all identifiable assets related to the operations in each geographic area as of September 30, 2013 and March 31, 2013:
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		September 30,						September 30,
	(in thousands)	2013			2012			2013			2012
	Operating revenues:
	United States of America	$	87,525		$	86,916		$	174,761		$	170,668
	Europe	3,079			2,970			6,235			6,442
	Total operating revenues	$	90,604		$	89,886		$	180,996		$	177,110
	(in thousands)	September 30,			March 31,
		2013			2013
	Assets:
	United States of America	$	580,582		$	568,733
	Europe	9,106			8,718
	Total assets	$	589,688		$	577,451

Supplement_Condensed_Consolida1

Supplement Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Condensed Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Condensed Balance Sheet	'
	SUPPLEMENTAL UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
	AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
	(in thousands)
	ASSETS	Parent			Guarantors			Non Guarantors			Eliminations			Condensed Consolidated
	CURRENT ASSETS:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	—		$	633		$	4,088		$	—		$	4,721
	Trade receivables, net	—			36,560			1,830			—			38,390
	Inventories	—			16,028			598			—			16,626
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	—			27,222			2,464			(5,487		)	24,199
	Total current assets	—			80,443			8,980			(5,487		)	83,936
	PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET:
	Leasehold improvements	—			3,843			—			—			3,843
	Furniture, fixtures and equipment	—			40,687			738			—			41,425
	Less – accumulated depreciation	—			(24,354		)	(607		)	—			(24,961		)
	Total property and equipment, net	—			20,176			131			—			20,307
	OTHER ASSETS:
	Deferred debt costs, net	9,001			—			—			—			9,001
	Deferred rack costs, net	—			6,678			—			—			6,678
	Investment in affiliates	—			2,555			—			—			2,555
	Other long-term assets	—			1,557			—			—			1,557
	Investment in subsidiaries	535,886			790			—			(536,676		)	—
	Total other assets	544,887			11,580			—			(536,676		)	19,791
	GOODWILL AND OTHER IDENTIFIED INTANGIBLE ASSETS:
	Goodwill	—			182,388			4,510			—			186,898
	Other identified intangibles, net	—			272,756			6,000			—			278,756
	Total goodwill and other identified intangible assets	—			455,144			10,510			—			465,654
	Due from affiliates	—			118,805			—			(118,805		)	—
	TOTAL ASSETS	$	544,887		$	686,148		$	19,621		$	(660,968	)	$	589,688
	LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S DEFICIT
	CURRENT LIABILITIES:
	Accounts payable	$	—		$	14,158		$	517		$	—		$	14,675
	Accrued expenses and other liabilities	—			1,570			6,540			19,133			27,243
	Accrued interest	16,786			—			—			—			16,786
	Redeemable financial instruments	1,650			—			—			—			1,650
	Deferred revenues	—			34,547			741			—			35,288
	Total current liabilities	18,436			50,275			7,798			19,133			95,642
	NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES:
	Senior secured notes, net	469,889			—			—			—			469,889
	Revolving credit facility	29,500			—			—			—			29,500
	Other non-current liabilities	—			3,940			—			—			3,940
	Deferred income taxes	—			98,839			33			(32,571		)	66,301
	Due to affiliates	106,722			—			4,132			(110,854		)	—
	Total liabilities	624,547			153,054			11,963			(124,292		)	665,272
	Redeemable noncontrolling interest	—			—			4,076			—			4,076
	STOCKHOLDER'S (DEFICIT) EQUITY:
	Total stockholder's (deficit) equity	(79,660		)	$	533,094		$	3,582		$	(536,676	)	(79,660		)
	TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S DEFICIT	$	544,887		$	686,148		$	19,621		$	(660,968	)	$	589,688
	SUPPLEMENTAL UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
	AS OF MARCH 31, 2013
	(in thousands)
	ASSETS	Parent			Guarantors			Non Guarantors			Eliminations			Condensed Consolidated
	CURRENT ASSETS:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	—		$	683		$	1,692		$	—		$	2,375
	Trade receivables, net	—			41,169			1,916			—			43,085
	Inventories	—			12,600			556			—			13,156
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	—			21,000			646			(5,487		)	16,159
	Total current assets	—			75,452			4,810			(5,487		)	74,775
	PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET:
	Leasehold improvements	—			3,867			—			—			3,867
	Furniture, fixtures and equipment	—			40,666			685			—			41,351
	Less – accumulated depreciation	—			(25,418		)	(532		)	—			(25,950		)
	Total property and equipment, net	—			19,115			153			—			19,268
	OTHER ASSETS:
Deferred debt costs, net	9,789			—			—			—			9,789
Deferred rack costs, net	—			6,604			—			—			6,604
Other long-term assets	—			1,631			—			—			1,631
Investment in subsidiaries	520,082			(242		)	—			(519,840		)	—
Total other assets	529,871			7,993			—			(519,840		)	18,024
GOODWILL AND OTHER IDENTIFIED INTANGIBLE ASSETS:
Goodwill	—			182,388			4,510			—			186,898
Other identified intangibles, net	—			272,486			6,000			—			278,486
Total goodwill and other identified intangible assets	—			454,874			10,510			—			465,384
TOTAL ASSETS	$	529,871		$	557,434		$	15,473		$	(525,327	)	$	577,451
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S DEFICIT
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable	$	—		$	17,261		$	559		$	—		$	17,820
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	—			2,012			5,389			17,363			24,764
Accrued interest	16,823			—			—			—			16,823
Redeemable financial instruments	3,447			—			—			—			3,447
Deferred revenues	—			33,621			923			—			34,544
Total current liabilities	20,270			52,894			6,871			17,363			97,398
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Senior secured notes, net	469,889			—			—			—			469,889
Revolving credit facility	12,000			—			—			—			12,000
Other non-current liabilities	—			3,959			—			—			3,959
Deferred income taxes	—			91,823			(6		)	(22,850		)	68,967
Due (from) to affiliates	105,474			(109,607		)	4,133			—			—
Total liabilities	607,633			39,069			10,998			(5,487		)	652,213
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	—			—			3,000			—			3,000
STOCKHOLDER'S (DEFICIT) EQUITY:
Total stockholder's (deficit) equity	(77,762		)	518,365			1,475			(519,840		)	(77,762		)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S DEFICIT	$	529,871		$	557,434		$	15,473		$	(525,327	)	$	577,451
Schedule of Condensed Income and Comprehensive Income Statements	'
	SUPPLEMENTAL UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME (LOSS)
	AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
	FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
	(in thousands)
		Parent			Guarantors			Non Guarantors			Eliminations			Condensed Consolidated
	OPERATING REVENUES:
	Circulation	$	—		$	51,421		$	1,183		$	—		$	52,604
	Advertising	—			27,287			1,459			—			28,746
	Other	—			3,900			5,354			—			9,254
	Total operating revenues	—			82,608			7,996			—			90,604
	OPERATING EXPENSES:
	Editorial	—			9,323			325			—			9,648
	Production	—			22,172			3,431			—			25,603
	Distribution, circulation and other cost of sales	—			15,884			603			—			16,487
	Selling, general and administrative	—			23,543			895			—			24,438
	Depreciation and amortization	—			3,607			18			—			3,625
	Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets	—			—			—			—			—
	Total operating expenses	—			74,529			5,272			—			79,801
	OPERATING INCOME	—			8,079			2,724			—			10,803
	OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
	Interest expense	(15,051		)	(11		)	—			—			(15,062		)
	Amortization of deferred debt costs	(403		)	—			—			—			(403		)
	Other income (expense), net	—			—			—			—			—
	Total other expense, net	(15,454		)	(11		)	—			—			(15,465		)
	LOSS (INCOME) BEFORE (BENEFIT) PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES, AND EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES	(15,454		)	8,068			2,724			—			(4,662		)
	(BENEFIT) PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES	(5,115		)	2,034			137			—			(2,944		)
	EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES	7,545			435			—			(7,980		)	—
	NET (LOSS) INCOME	(2,794		)	6,469			2,587			(7,980		)	(1,718		)
	LESS: NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST	—			—			(1,076		)	—			(1,076		)
	NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN MEDIA, INC.	$	(2,794	)	$	6,469		$	1,511		$	(7,980	)	$	(2,794	)
		Parent			Guarantors			Non Guarantors			Eliminations			Condensed Consolidated
	NET (LOSS) INCOME	$	(2,794	)	$	6,469		$	2,587		$	(7,980	)	$	(1,718	)
	Foreign currency translation adjustment	—			—			88			—			88
	Comprehensive (loss) income	(2,794		)	6,469			2,675			(7,980		)	(1,630		)
	Less: comprehensive income attributable to the noncontrolling interest	—			—			(1,076		)	—			(1,076		)
	COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN MEDIA, INC.	$	(2,794	)	$	6,469		$	1,599		$	(7,980	)	$	(2,706	)
	SUPPLEMENTAL UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME (LOSS)
	AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
	FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
	(in thousands)
		Parent			Guarantors			Non Guarantors			Eliminations			Condensed Consolidated
	OPERATING REVENUES:
	Circulation	$	—		$	100,452		$	2,427		$	—		$	102,879
	Advertising	—			58,407			3,050			—			61,457
	Other	—			10,985			5,675			—			16,660
	Total operating revenues	—			169,844			11,152			—			180,996
	OPERATING EXPENSES:
	Editorial	—			18,409			675			—			19,084
	Production	—			44,667			4,171			—			48,838
	Distribution, circulation and other cost of sales	—			31,461			1,256			—			32,717
	Selling, general and administrative	—			44,597			1,674			—			46,271
	Depreciation and amortization	—			6,677			40			—			6,717
	Total operating expenses	—			145,811			7,816			—			153,627
	OPERATING INCOME	—			24,033			3,336			—			27,369
	OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
	Interest expense	(29,780		)	41			—			—			(29,739		)
	Amortization of deferred debt costs	(788		)	—			—			—			(788		)
	Other expenses, net	—			(251		)	—			—			(251		)
	Total other expense, net	(30,568		)	(210		)	—			—			(30,778		)
	(LOSS) INCOME BEFORE (BENEFIT) PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES, AND EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES	(30,568		)	23,823			3,336			—			(3,409		)
	(BENEFIT) PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES	(10,727		)	7,987			284			—			(2,456		)
	EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES	17,812			900			—			(18,712		)	—
	NET (LOSS) INCOME	(2,029		)	16,736			3,052			(18,712		)	(953		)
LESS: NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST	—			—			(1,076		)	—			(1,076		)
NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN MEDIA, INC.	$	(2,029	)	$	16,736		$	1,976		$	(18,712	)	$	(2,029	)
	Parent			Guarantors			Non Guarantors			Eliminations			Condensed Consolidated
NET (LOSS) INCOME	$	(2,029	)	$	16,736		$	3,052		$	(18,712	)	$	(953	)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	—			—			131			—			131
Comprehensive (loss) income	(2,029		)	16,736			3,183			(18,712		)	(822		)
Less: comprehensive income attributable to the noncontrolling interest	—			—			(1,076		)	—			(1,076		)
COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN MEDIA, INC.	$	(2,029	)	$	16,736		$	2,107		$	(18,712	)	$	(1,898	)
SUPPLEMENTAL UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME (LOSS)
AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012
(in thousands)
	Parent			Guarantors			Non Guarantors			Eliminations			Condensed Consolidated
OPERATING REVENUES:
Circulation	$	—		$	53,523		$	1,236		$	—		$	54,759
Advertising	—			23,511			1,540			—			25,051
Other	—			5,931			4,145			—			10,076
Total operating revenues	—			82,965			6,921			—			89,886
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Editorial	—			9,554			423			—			9,977
Production	—			22,432			2,703			—			25,135
Distribution, circulation and other cost of sales	—			16,336			579			—			16,915
Selling, general and administrative	—			21,043			1,276			—			22,319
Depreciation and amortization	—			2,467			20			—			2,487
Total operating expenses	—			71,832			5,001			—			76,833
OPERATING INCOME	—			11,133			1,920			—			13,053
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest expense	(15,142		)	—			—			—			(15,142		)
Amortization of deferred debt costs	(355		)	—			—			—			(355		)
Other income (expense), net	—			20			—			—			20
Total other expense, net	(15,497		)	20			—			—			(15,477		)
LOSS (INCOME) BEFORE (BENEFIT) PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES, AND EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES	(15,497		)	11,153			1,920			—			(2,424		)
(BENEFIT) PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES	(6,335		)	5,793			80			—			(462		)
EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES	6,419			290			—			(6,709		)	—
NET INCOME (LOSS)	(2,743		)	5,650			1,840			(6,709		)	(1,962		)
LESS: NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST	—			—			(781		)	—			(781		)
NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN MEDIA, INC.	$	(2,743	)	$	5,650		$	1,059		$	(6,709	)	$	(2,743	)
	Parent			Guarantors			Non Guarantors			Eliminations			Condensed Consolidated
NET INCOME (LOSS)	$	(2,743	)	$	5,650		$	1,840		$	(6,709	)	$	(1,962	)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	—			—			27			—			27
Comprehensive income (loss)	(2,743		)	5,650			1,867			(6,709		)	(1,935		)
Less: comprehensive loss (income) attributable to the noncontrolling interest	—			—			(781		)	—			(781		)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN MEDIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES	$	(2,743	)	$	5,650		$	1,086		$	(6,709	)	$	(2,716	)
SUPPLEMENTAL UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME (LOSS)
AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012
(in thousands)
	Parent			Guarantors			Non Guarantors			Eliminations			Condensed Consolidated
OPERATING REVENUES:
Circulation	$	—		$	104,825		$	2,562		$	—		$	107,387
Advertising	—			50,242			3,395			—			53,637
Other	—			11,586			4,500			—			16,086
Total operating revenues	—			166,653			10,457			—			177,110
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Editorial	—			20,245			861			—			21,106
Production	—			46,095			3,487			—			49,582
Distribution, circulation and other cost of sales	—			32,889			1,339			—			34,228
Selling, general and administrative	—			39,192			2,371			—			41,563
Depreciation and amortization	—			4,751			37			—			4,788
Total operating expenses	—			143,172			8,095			—			151,267
OPERATING INCOME	—			23,481			2,362			—			25,843
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest expense	(29,783		)	—			—			—			(29,783		)
Amortization of deferred debt costs	(696		)	—			—			—			(696		)
Other expenses, net	—			(10		)	—			—			(10		)
Total other expense, net	(30,479		)	(10		)	—			—			(30,489		)
(LOSS) INCOME BEFORE (BENEFIT) PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES, AND EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES	(30,479		)	23,471			2,362			—			(4,646		)
(BENEFIT) PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES	(11,896		)	10,269			197			—			(1,430		)
EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES	14,586			611			—			(15,197		)	—
NET (LOSS) INCOME	(3,997		)	13,813			2,165			(15,197		)	(3,216		)
LESS: NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST	—			—			(781		)	—			(781		)
NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN MEDIA, INC.	$	(3,997	)	$	13,813		$	1,384		$	(15,197	)	$	(3,997	)
	Parent			Guarantors			Non Guarantors			Eliminations			Condensed Consolidated
NET (LOSS) INCOME	$	(3,997	)	$	13,813		$	2,165		$	(15,197	)	$	(3,216	)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	—			—			(20		)	—			(20		)
Comprehensive (loss) income	(3,997		)	13,813			2,145			(15,197		)	(3,236		)
Less: comprehensive income attributable to the noncontrolling interest	—			—			(781		)	—			(781		)
COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN MEDIA, INC.	$	(3,997	)	$	13,813		$	1,364		$	(15,197	)	$	(4,017	)
Schedule of Condensed Cash Flow Statement	'
	SUPPLEMENTAL UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
	FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
	(in thousands)
		Parent			Guarantors			Non Guarantors			Eliminations			Condensed Consolidated
	Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
	Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	$	(27,452	)	$	22,403		$	3,172		$	(476	)	$	(2,353	)
	Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
	Purchases of property and equipment	—			(5,517		)	—			—			(5,517		)
	Purchase of intangible assets	—			(2,644		)	—			—			(2,644		)
	Proceeds from sale of assets	—			5			—			—			5
	Investment in affiliates	—			(2,536		)	—			—			(2,536		)
	Other	—			—			(300		)	—			(300		)
	Net cash used in investing activities	—			(10,692		)	(300		)	—			(10,992		)
	Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
	Proceeds from revolving credit facility	47,600			—			—			—			47,600
	Repayment to revolving credit facility	(30,100		)	—			—			—			(30,100		)
	Payments for redemption of Odyssey preferred stock	(2,023		)	—			—			—			(2,023		)
	Due to (from) affiliates	11,975			(11,975		)	—			—			—
	Dividends paid to parent	—			—			(476		)	476			—
	Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	27,452			(11,975		)	(476		)	476			15,477
	Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	—			214			—			—			214
	Net (decrease) increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents	—			(50		)	2,396			—			2,346
	Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period	—			683			1,692			—			2,375
	Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period	$	—		$	633		$	4,088		$	—		$	4,721
	SUPPLEMENTAL UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
	FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012
	(in thousands)
		Parent			Guarantors			Non Guarantors			Eliminations			Condensed Consolidated
	Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
	Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	$	(22,522	)	$	35,136		$	1,622		$	(310	)	$	13,926
	Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
	Purchases of property and equipment	—			(4,034		)	—			—			(4,034		)
	Purchase of intangible assets	—			(1,120		)	—			—			(1,120		)
	Proceeds from sale of assets	—			56			—			—			56
	Investment in Radar	—			(100		)	—			—			(100		)
	Other	—			—			(300		)	—			(300		)
	Net cash used in investing activities	—			(5,198		)	(300		)	—			(5,498		)
	Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
	Proceeds from revolving credit facility	32,500			—			—			—			32,500
	Repayments to revolving credit facility	(32,500		)	—			—			—			(32,500		)
	Payments to noncontrolling interest holders of Odyssey	(7,215		)	—			—			—			(7,215		)
	Due to (from) affiliates	29,737			(29,737		)	—			—			—
	Dividends paid to parent	—			—			(310		)	310			—
	Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	22,522			(29,737		)	(310		)	310			(7,215		)
	Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	—			110			—			—			110
	Net (decrease) increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents	—			311			1,012			—			1,323
	Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period	—			3,185			2,041			—			5,226
	Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period	$	—		$	3,496		$	3,053		$	—		$	6,549

Nature_of_Business_Details

Nature of Business (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
	publication
Weekly	'
Product Information	'
Number of published publications	7
Monthly	'
Product Information	'
Number of published publications	2
Bi-monthly	'
Product Information	'
Number of published publications	3
Ten times per year	'
Product Information	'
Number of published publications	2
Print publications | Six or more times per year	'
Product Information	'
Total circulation of published publications per issue (in copies)	5,900,000

Significant_Accounting_Policie1

Significant Accounting Policies (Details)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Number of major wholesalers	2	'	2	'
Sales Revenue, Net [Member] | Wholesaler A [Member]	'	'	'	'
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Concentration risk, percentage	32.00%	29.00%	29.00%	27.00%
Sales Revenue, Net [Member] | Wholesaler B [Member]	'	'	'	'
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Concentration risk, percentage	14.00%	16.00%	14.00%	'

Inventories_Details

Inventories (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Raw materials - paper	$14,534	$9,268
Finished product - paper, production and distribution costs of future issues	2,092	3,888
Total inventory	$16,626	$13,156

Goodwill_and_Other_Identified_2

Goodwill and Other Identified Intangible Assets (Textual) (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Goodwill	$186,898	'	$186,898
Other identified intangible assets not subject to amortization	266,100	'	266,093
Amortization expense of intangible assets	$2,373	$1,758	'

Goodwill_and_Other_Identified_3

Goodwill and Other Identified Intangible Assets (Finite-Lived Intangible Assets) (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013
Identified intangible assets with finite lives subject to amortization	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	51,774	49,130
Accumulated Amortization	-39,110	-36,737
Net	12,664	12,393
Tradenames	'	'
Identified intangible assets with finite lives subject to amortization	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	10,610	10,610
Accumulated Amortization	-4,742	-4,521
Net	5,868	6,089
Tradenames | Minimum	'	'
Identified intangible assets with finite lives subject to amortization	'	'
Range of Lives	'8 years	'8 years
Tradenames | Maximum	'	'
Identified intangible assets with finite lives subject to amortization	'	'
Range of Lives	'27 years	'27 years
Subscriber lists	'	'
Identified intangible assets with finite lives subject to amortization	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	32,702	32,702
Accumulated Amortization	-31,420	-30,328
Net	1,282	2,374
Subscriber lists | Minimum	'	'
Identified intangible assets with finite lives subject to amortization	'	'
Range of Lives	'3 years	'3 years
Subscriber lists | Maximum	'	'
Identified intangible assets with finite lives subject to amortization	'	'
Range of Lives	'15 years	'15 years
Customer relationships	'	'
Identified intangible assets with finite lives subject to amortization	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	2,300	2,300
Accumulated Amortization	-1,038	-829
Net	1,262	1,471
Customer relationships | Minimum	'	'
Identified intangible assets with finite lives subject to amortization	'	'
Range of Lives	'5 years	'5 years
Customer relationships | Maximum	'	'
Identified intangible assets with finite lives subject to amortization	'	'
Range of Lives	'10 years	'10 years
Other intangible assets	'	'
Identified intangible assets with finite lives subject to amortization	'	'
Range of Lives	'3 years	'3 years
Gross Carrying Amount	6,162	3,518
Accumulated Amortization	-1,910	-1,059
Net	4,252	2,459

Goodwill_and_Other_Identified_4

Goodwill and Other Identified Intangible Assets (Expected Amortization Expense) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Fiscal Year 2014	$2,752	'
Fiscal Year 2015	2,753	'
Fiscal Year 2016	2,066	'
Fiscal Year 2017	750	'
Fiscal Year 2018	468	'
Thereafter	3,875	'
Net	$12,664	$12,393

Goodwill_and_Other_Identified_5

Goodwill and Other Identified Intangible Assets (Goodwill by Reportable Segment) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Goodwill	'	'
Goodwill	$645,855	$645,855
Accumulated impairment losses	-458,957	-458,957
Goodwill, net of impairment losses	186,898	186,898
Celebrity Brands	'	'
Goodwill	'	'
Goodwill	428,518	428,518
Accumulated impairment losses	-304,595	-304,595
Goodwill, net of impairment losses	123,923	123,923
Women's Active Lifestyle Group	'	'
Goodwill	'	'
Goodwill	84,905	84,905
Accumulated impairment losses	-62,841	-62,841
Goodwill, net of impairment losses	22,064	22,064
Men's Active Lifestyle Group	'	'
Goodwill	'	'
Goodwill	112,296	112,296
Accumulated impairment losses	-80,446	-80,446
Goodwill, net of impairment losses	31,850	31,850
Corporate and Other	'	'
Goodwill	'	'
Goodwill	20,136	20,136
Accumulated impairment losses	-11,075	-11,075
Goodwill, net of impairment losses	$9,061	$9,061

Revolving_Credit_Facility_Deta

Revolving Credit Facility (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2010
Line of Credit Facility	'	'	'
Borrowing capacity less outstanding letters of credits per 2010 Revolving Credit Facillity	'	'	$40,000,000
Amount borrowed under the 2010 Revolving Credit Facility	47,600,000	32,500,000	'
Amount repaid under the 2010 Revolving Credit Facility	30,100,000	32,500,000	'
Available borrowing capacity	6,100,000	'	'
Revolving Credit Facility	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility	'	'	'
Weighted-average effective interest rate under the 2010 Revolving Credit Facility	8.00%	8.25%	'
Outstanding balance	29,500,000	'	'
Letter of Credit	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility	'	'	'
Outstanding letter of credit	$4,400,000	'	'
Minimum	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility	'	'	'
Range of commitment fee the Company is required to pay on the unused portion of the revolving commitment	0.50%	'	'
Maximum	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility	'	'	'
Range of commitment fee the Company is required to pay on the unused portion of the revolving commitment	0.75%	'	'
LIBOR | Revolving Credit Facility	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility	'	'	'
Description of variable rate basis	'LIBOR	'	'
Prime rate | Floating base rate | Revolving Credit Facility	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility	'	'	'
Description of variable rate basis	'prime rate	'	'
Federal funds effective rate | Floating base rate | Revolving Credit Facility	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility	'	'	'
Description of variable rate basis	'federal funds effective rate	'	'
Basis spread on variable rate	0.50%	'	'
One month LIBOR | Floating base rate | Revolving Credit Facility	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility	'	'	'
Description of variable rate basis	'one month LIBOR	'	'
Variable rate basis, floor rate	2.00%	'	'
Basis spread on variable rate	1.00%	'	'

Senior_Secured_Notes_Details

Senior Secured Notes (Details) (USD $)

Jun. 30, 2011

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2010

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2010

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Oct. 02, 2013

Oct. 02, 2013

Oct. 02, 2013

Oct. 02, 2013

Senior Secured Notes

Senior Secured Notes

Senior Secured Notes

Senior Secured Notes

Senior Secured Notes

Senior Secured Notes

Senior Secured Notes

Senior Secured Notes

Senior Secured Notes

Senior Secured Notes

Senior Secured Notes

Senior Secured Notes

Senior Secured Notes

Senior Secured Notes

Senior Secured Notes

Senior Secured Notes

Senior Secured Notes

Senior Secured Notes

Senior Secured Notes

Senior Secured Notes

Senior Secured Notes

Subsequent Event

Subsequent Event

Subsequent Event

Cash Interest Rate Conversion Date

First Lien Notes

First Lien Notes

First Lien Notes

First Lien Notes

First Lien Notes

First Lien Notes

First Lien Notes

First Lien Notes

First Lien Notes

First Lien Notes

First Lien Notes

Second Lien Notes

Second Lien Notes

Second Lien Notes

Second Lien Notes

Second Lien Notes

Second Lien Notes

Second Lien Notes

Second Lien Notes

Second Lien Notes

First Lien Notes

Second Lien Notes

Second Lien PIK Notes

Subsequent Event

12-month period prior to December 15, 2013

12-month period prior to December 15, 2013

12-month period beginning on December 15, 2013

12-month period beginning on December 15, 2014

12-month period beginning on December 15, 2015

12-month period beginning on December 15, 2016 and Thereafter

Redemption option using cash proceeds from equity offerings

Redemption option using cash proceeds from equity offerings

Redemption option with applicable premium

12-month period beginning on December 15, 2013

12-month period beginning on December 15, 2014

12-month period beginning on December 15, 2015

12-month period beginning on December 15, 2016 and Thereafter

Redemption option using cash proceeds from equity offerings

Redemption option using cash proceeds from equity offerings

Redemption option with applicable premium

Second Lien PIK Notes

Maximum

Any time prior to December 15, 2013

Any time prior to December 15, 2013

Any time prior to December 15, 2013

Any time prior to December 15, 2013

Any time prior to December 15, 2013

Any time prior to December 15, 2013

Maximum

Maximum

Debt Redemption Percentage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes issued

'

$469,900,000

$365,000,000

$385,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$104,900,000

$104,900,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest rate per annum

'

'

'

11.50%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

13.50%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

10.00%

13.50%

Percent of original principal amount permitted to be redeemed

'

'

'

'

'

10.00%

'

'

'

'

'

35.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

35.00%

'

'

'

'

'

Redemption price

'

'

'

'

103.00%

'

108.63%

105.75%

102.88%

100.00%

111.50%

'

100.00%

'

'

110.13%

106.75%

103.38%

100.00%

113.50%

'

100.00%

'

'

'

'

Aggregate principal amount of notes redeemed

20,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Amount of debt exchanged

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

94,300,000

'

'

Senior notes, outstanding balance

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$55,000,000

$10,600,000

'

'

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru2

Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) (Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring, USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Carrying Amount | Level 3	'	'
Fair Value Disclosure	'	'
Redeemable Financial Instrument	$1,650	$3,447
Fair Value | Level 3	'	'
Fair Value Disclosure	'	'
Redeemable Financial Instrument	1,724	3,089
Senior Secured Notes | First Lien Notes | Carrying Amount | Level 2	'	'
Fair Value Disclosure	'	'
Debt	365,000	365,000
Senior Secured Notes | First Lien Notes | Fair Value | Level 2	'	'
Fair Value Disclosure	'	'
Debt	379,600	356,788
Senior Secured Notes | Second Lien Notes | Carrying Amount | Level 2	'	'
Fair Value Disclosure	'	'
Debt	104,889	104,889
Senior Secured Notes | Second Lien Notes | Fair Value | Level 2	'	'
Fair Value Disclosure	'	'
Debt	110,134	85,485
Revolving Credit Facility | Carrying Amount | Level 2	'	'
Fair Value Disclosure	'	'
Debt	29,500	12,000
Revolving Credit Facility | Fair Value | Level 2	'	'
Fair Value Disclosure	'	'
Debt	$30,828	$10,755

Related_Party_Transactions_Det

Related Party Transactions (Details) (Roxbury Advisory, LLC [Member], USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Roxbury Advisory, LLC [Member]	'
Related Party Transaction	'
Purchases of services from Roxbury	$60,000

Investments_in_Joint_Ventures_2

Investments in Joint Ventures and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2012

Aug. 31, 2011

Apr. 30, 2005

Apr. 30, 2005

Apr. 30, 2005

Apr. 02, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Aug. 31, 2012

Aug. 31, 2012

Aug. 31, 2012

Aug. 31, 2012

Aug. 31, 2012

Jun. 30, 2011

Aug. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Aug. 31, 2011

Aug. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Aug. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Radar Online, LLC

Radar Online, LLC

Media Brands, LLC

Mr. Olympia, LLC

Mr. Olympia, LLC

Mr. Olympia, LLC

Odyssey Corporation

Odyssey Corporation

Odyssey Corporation

Odyssey Corporation

Odyssey Corporation

Odyssey Corporation

Odyssey Corporation

Odyssey Corporation

Odyssey Corporation

Odyssey Corporation

Odyssey Corporation

Media Brands Member

LLC Member

LLC Member

Additional LLC Member

Additional LLC Member

DSI

Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary

Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary

Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary

Common Stock

Common Stock

Series A Preferred Stock

Series A Preferred Stock

Series A Preferred Stock

Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary

OUPE

OUPE

Media Brands, LLC

OUPE

OUPE

OUPE

OUPE

Select

Put Option

Call Option

Co-venturer

Company

Company

Co-venturer

Trademarks

Schedule of Equity Method Investments, Variable Interest Entities and Subsidiaries

'

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'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Put/call option right exercise price

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$3,000,000

$3,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Trademarks licensed from the other limited liabiity company member to joint venture

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Trademarks licensed from the other limited liability company member to joint venture, payment period

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'10 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net income of noncontrolling interest

1,076,000

781,000

1,076,000

781,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total cash initially invested by the Company and the LLC Member

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

23,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Noncontrolling interest, ownership percentage of the Company

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

50.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Noncontrolling interest, ownership percentage by the LLC Member

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

50.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, amount

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

13,300,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, payable period

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'2 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, payments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6,100,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Subsidiary, cumulative percentage ownership after all transactions

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Common shares authorized

14,000,000

'

14,000,000

'

14,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Common stock, par value (in usd per share)

$0.00

'

$0.00

'

$0.00

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0.00

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Series A preferred shares authorized to issue upon conversion

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Series A Preferred Stock, par value (in usd per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0.00

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Membership interest converted to stocks

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,000

'

731

269

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Amount required to purchase the LLC Member's interest (shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,900,000

'

'

7,200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Payments to purchase LLC Member's share

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5,200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Equity method investment, ownership percentage

'

'

'

'

'

50.00%

'

50.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

50.00%

'

'

'

'

'

Management fee receivable

'

'

'

'

'

2,200,000

2,200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Subsidiary, ownership percentage in joint venture

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.396

0.5

'

'

'

'

'

0.275

LLC members, ownership interest

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

39.60%

50.00%

20.80%

'

'

Subsidiary investment, ownership percentage after transaction

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.333

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

LLC members, ownership interest after transaction

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.333

'

0.333

'

'

Capital contributions

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,400,000

'

Cash exchanged for membership interest

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,300,000

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Balance, beginning of year

3,000,000

3,120,000

3,000,000

15,620,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

1,076,000

781,000

1,076,000

781,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Reduction in noncontrolling interest

0

0

0

-12,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Other

0

-120,000

0

-120,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Balance, end of period

$4,076,000

$3,781,000

$4,076,000

$3,781,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 11, 2010
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Amount of claims filed in Anderson bankruptcy proceedings	'	$5.60
Approximate amount of claims Anderson could assert against its insiders	$340	'

Business_Segment_Information_S

Business Segment Information (Segment Data) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2013
				segment		segment
Segment Data	'		'	'		'	'
Number of reporting segments	'		'	4		4	'
Operating revenues	$90,604		$89,886	$180,996		$177,110	'
Operating income (loss)	10,803		13,053	27,369		25,843	'
Depreciation and amortization	3,625		2,487	6,717		4,788	'
Amortization of deferred rack costs	1,655		2,019	3,339		4,565	'
Total Assets	589,688		'	589,688		'	577,451
Celebrity Brands	'		'	'		'	'
Segment Data	'		'	'		'	'
Operating revenues	55,116		55,595	106,504		109,630	'
Operating income (loss)	19,655		20,180	38,113		36,981	'
Depreciation and amortization	898		759	1,733		1,546	'
Amortization of deferred rack costs	1,566		1,936	3,166		4,389	'
Total Assets	335,732		'	335,732		'	336,722
Women's Active Lifestyle Group	'		'	'		'	'
Segment Data	'		'	'		'	'
Operating revenues	12,763		12,696	29,523		26,887	'
Operating income (loss)	98		786	3,112		3,090	'
Depreciation and amortization	177		76	320		129	'
Amortization of deferred rack costs	76		83	150		159	'
Total Assets	70,942		'	70,942		'	70,956
Men's Active Lifestyle Group	'		'	'		'	'
Segment Data	'		'	'		'	'
Operating revenues	19,521		17,069	35,625		31,067	'
Operating income (loss)	5,764		5,193	11,051		9,099	'
Depreciation and amortization	189		79	349		137	'
Amortization of deferred rack costs	13		7	23		17	'
Total Assets	117,208		'	117,208		'	113,539
Corporate and Other	'		'	'		'	'
Segment Data	'		'	'		'	'
Operating revenues	3,204		4,526	9,344		9,526	'
Operating income (loss)	-14,714		-13,106	-24,907		-23,327	'
Depreciation and amortization	2,361		1,573	4,315		2,976	'
Amortization of deferred rack costs	0		-7	0		0	'
Total Assets	$65,806	[1]	'	$65,806	[1]	'	$56,234	[1]
[1]	Amounts are primarily comprised of inventories, prepaid expenses, property and equipment, deferred debt costs and certain other assets.

Business_Segment_Information_G

Business Segment Information (Geographic Data) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2013
			geographic_area
Geographic Data	'	'	'	'	'
Number of geographic areas the Company operates in	'	'	2	'	'
Operating revenues	$90,604	$89,886	$180,996	$177,110	'
Assets	589,688	'	589,688	'	577,451
United States of America	'	'	'	'	'
Geographic Data	'	'	'	'	'
Operating revenues	87,525	86,916	174,761	170,668	'
Assets	580,582	'	580,582	'	568,733
Europe	'	'	'	'	'
Geographic Data	'	'	'	'	'
Operating revenues	3,079	2,970	6,235	6,442	'
Assets	$9,106	'	$9,106	'	$8,718

Supplement_Condensed_Consolida2

Supplement Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Balance Sheet) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
CURRENT ASSETS:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$4,721	'	$2,375	$6,549	'	$5,226
Trade receivables, net	38,390	'	43,085	'	'	'
Inventories	16,626	'	13,156	'	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	24,199	'	16,159	'	'	'
Total current assets	83,936	'	74,775	'	'	'
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Leasehold improvements	3,843	'	3,867	'	'	'
Furniture, fixtures and equipment	41,425	'	41,351	'	'	'
Less - accumulated depreciation	-24,961	'	-25,950	'	'	'
Total property and equipment, net	20,307	'	19,268	'	'	'
OTHER ASSETS:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Deferred debt costs, net	9,001	'	9,789	'	'	'
Deferred rack costs, net	6,678	'	6,604	'	'	'
Other long-term assets	1,557	'	1,631	'	'	'
Investment in Affiliates	2,555	'	0	'	'	'
Investment in subsidiaries	0	'	0	'	'	'
Total other assets	19,791	'	18,024	'	'	'
GOODWILL AND OTHER IDENTIFIED INTANGIBLE ASSETS:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Goodwill	186,898	'	186,898	'	'	'
Other identified intangibles, net	278,756	'	278,486	'	'	'
Total goodwill and other identified intangible assets	465,654	'	465,384	'	'	'
Total goodwill and other identified intangible assets	0	'	'	'	'	'
TOTAL ASSETS	589,688	'	577,451	'	'	'
CURRENT LIABILITIES:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable	14,675	'	17,820	'	'	'
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	27,243	'	24,764	'	'	'
Accrued interest	16,786	'	16,823	'	'	'
Redeemable financial instruments	1,650	'	3,447	'	'	'
Deferred revenues	35,288	'	34,544	'	'	'
Total current liabilities	95,642	'	97,398	'	'	'
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Senior secured notes, net	469,889	'	469,889	'	'	'
Revolving credit facility	29,500	'	12,000	'	'	'
Other non-current liabilities	3,940	'	3,959	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	66,301	'	68,967	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0	'	0	'	'	'
Total liabilities	665,272	'	652,213	'	'	'
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	4,076	3,000	3,000	3,781	3,120	15,620
STOCKHOLDER'S DEFICIT (EQUITY):	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total stockholder's (deficit) equity	-79,660	'	-77,762	'	'	'
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT	589,688	'	577,451	'	'	'
Parent	'	'	'	'	'	'
CURRENT ASSETS:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	0	'	0	0	'	0
Trade receivables, net	0	'	0	'	'	'
Inventories	0	'	0	'	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	0	'	0	'	'	'
Total current assets	0	'	0	'	'	'
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Leasehold improvements	0	'	0	'	'	'
Furniture, fixtures and equipment	0	'	0	'	'	'
Less - accumulated depreciation	0	'	0	'	'	'
Total property and equipment, net	0	'	0	'	'	'
OTHER ASSETS:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Deferred debt costs, net	9,001	'	9,789	'	'	'
Deferred rack costs, net	0	'	0	'	'	'
Other long-term assets	0	'	0	'	'	'
Investment in Affiliates	0	'	'	'	'	'
Investment in subsidiaries	535,886	'	520,082	'	'	'
Total other assets	544,887	'	529,871	'	'	'
GOODWILL AND OTHER IDENTIFIED INTANGIBLE ASSETS:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Goodwill	0	'	0	'	'	'
Other identified intangibles, net	0	'	0	'	'	'
Total goodwill and other identified intangible assets	0	'	0	'	'	'
Total goodwill and other identified intangible assets	0	'	'	'	'	'
TOTAL ASSETS	544,887	'	529,871	'	'	'
CURRENT LIABILITIES:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable	0	'	0	'	'	'
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	0	'	0	'	'	'
Accrued interest	16,786	'	16,823	'	'	'
Redeemable financial instruments	1,650	'	3,447	'	'	'
Deferred revenues	0	'	0	'	'	'
Total current liabilities	18,436	'	20,270	'	'	'
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Senior secured notes, net	469,889	'	469,889	'	'	'
Revolving credit facility	29,500	'	12,000	'	'	'
Other non-current liabilities	0	'	0	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0	'	0	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	106,722	'	105,474	'	'	'
Total liabilities	624,547	'	607,633	'	'	'
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	0	'	0	'	'	'
STOCKHOLDER'S DEFICIT (EQUITY):	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total stockholder's (deficit) equity	-79,660	'	-77,762	'	'	'
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT	544,887	'	529,871	'	'	'
Guarantors	'	'	'	'	'	'
CURRENT ASSETS:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	633	'	683	3,496	'	3,185
Trade receivables, net	36,560	'	41,169	'	'	'
Inventories	16,028	'	12,600	'	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	27,222	'	21,000	'	'	'
Total current assets	80,443	'	75,452	'	'	'
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Leasehold improvements	3,843	'	3,867	'	'	'
Furniture, fixtures and equipment	40,687	'	40,666	'	'	'
Less - accumulated depreciation	-24,354	'	-25,418	'	'	'
Total property and equipment, net	20,176	'	19,115	'	'	'
OTHER ASSETS:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Deferred debt costs, net	0	'	0	'	'	'
Deferred rack costs, net	6,678	'	6,604	'	'	'
Other long-term assets	1,557	'	1,631	'	'	'
Investment in Affiliates	2,555	'	'	'	'	'
Investment in subsidiaries	790	'	-242	'	'	'
Total other assets	11,580	'	7,993	'	'	'
GOODWILL AND OTHER IDENTIFIED INTANGIBLE ASSETS:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Goodwill	182,388	'	182,388	'	'	'
Other identified intangibles, net	272,756	'	272,486	'	'	'
Total goodwill and other identified intangible assets	455,144	'	454,874	'	'	'
Total goodwill and other identified intangible assets	118,805	'	'	'	'	'
TOTAL ASSETS	686,148	'	557,434	'	'	'
CURRENT LIABILITIES:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable	14,158	'	17,261	'	'	'
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	1,570	'	2,012	'	'	'
Accrued interest	0	'	0	'	'	'
Redeemable financial instruments	0	'	0	'	'	'
Deferred revenues	34,547	'	33,621	'	'	'
Total current liabilities	50,275	'	52,894	'	'	'
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Senior secured notes, net	0	'	0	'	'	'
Revolving credit facility	0	'	0	'	'	'
Other non-current liabilities	3,940	'	3,959	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	98,839	'	91,823	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0	'	-109,607	'	'	'
Total liabilities	153,054	'	39,069	'	'	'
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	0	'	0	'	'	'
STOCKHOLDER'S DEFICIT (EQUITY):	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total stockholder's (deficit) equity	533,094	'	518,365	'	'	'
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT	686,148	'	557,434	'	'	'
Non Guarantors	'	'	'	'	'	'
CURRENT ASSETS:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	4,088	'	1,692	3,053	'	2,041
Trade receivables, net	1,830	'	1,916	'	'	'
Inventories	598	'	556	'	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	2,464	'	646	'	'	'
Total current assets	8,980	'	4,810	'	'	'
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Leasehold improvements	0	'	0	'	'	'
Furniture, fixtures and equipment	738	'	685	'	'	'
Less - accumulated depreciation	-607	'	-532	'	'	'
Total property and equipment, net	131	'	153	'	'	'
OTHER ASSETS:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Deferred debt costs, net	0	'	0	'	'	'
Deferred rack costs, net	0	'	0	'	'	'
Other long-term assets	0	'	0	'	'	'
Investment in Affiliates	0	'	'	'	'	'
Investment in subsidiaries	0	'	0	'	'	'
Total other assets	0	'	0	'	'	'
GOODWILL AND OTHER IDENTIFIED INTANGIBLE ASSETS:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Goodwill	4,510	'	4,510	'	'	'
Other identified intangibles, net	6,000	'	6,000	'	'	'
Total goodwill and other identified intangible assets	10,510	'	10,510	'	'	'
Total goodwill and other identified intangible assets	0	'	'	'	'	'
TOTAL ASSETS	19,621	'	15,473	'	'	'
CURRENT LIABILITIES:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable	517	'	559	'	'	'
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	6,540	'	5,389	'	'	'
Accrued interest	0	'	0	'	'	'
Redeemable financial instruments	0	'	0	'	'	'
Deferred revenues	741	'	923	'	'	'
Total current liabilities	7,798	'	6,871	'	'	'
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Senior secured notes, net	0	'	0	'	'	'
Revolving credit facility	0	'	0	'	'	'
Other non-current liabilities	0	'	0	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	33	'	-6	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	4,132	'	4,133	'	'	'
Total liabilities	11,963	'	10,998	'	'	'
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	4,076	'	3,000	'	'	'
STOCKHOLDER'S DEFICIT (EQUITY):	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total stockholder's (deficit) equity	3,582	'	1,475	'	'	'
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT	19,621	'	15,473	'	'	'
Eliminations	'	'	'	'	'	'
CURRENT ASSETS:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	0	'	0	0	'	0
Trade receivables, net	0	'	0	'	'	'
Inventories	0	'	0	'	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	-5,487	'	-5,487	'	'	'
Total current assets	-5,487	'	-5,487	'	'	'
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Leasehold improvements	0	'	0	'	'	'
Furniture, fixtures and equipment	0	'	0	'	'	'
Less - accumulated depreciation	0	'	0	'	'	'
Total property and equipment, net	0	'	0	'	'	'
OTHER ASSETS:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Deferred debt costs, net	0	'	0	'	'	'
Deferred rack costs, net	0	'	0	'	'	'
Other long-term assets	0	'	0	'	'	'
Investment in Affiliates	0	'	'	'	'	'
Investment in subsidiaries	-536,676	'	-519,840	'	'	'
Total other assets	-536,676	'	-519,840	'	'	'
GOODWILL AND OTHER IDENTIFIED INTANGIBLE ASSETS:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Goodwill	0	'	0	'	'	'
Other identified intangibles, net	0	'	0	'	'	'
Total goodwill and other identified intangible assets	0	'	0	'	'	'
Total goodwill and other identified intangible assets	-118,805	'	'	'	'	'
TOTAL ASSETS	-660,968	'	-525,327	'	'	'
CURRENT LIABILITIES:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable	0	'	0	'	'	'
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	19,133	'	17,363	'	'	'
Accrued interest	0	'	0	'	'	'
Redeemable financial instruments	0	'	0	'	'	'
Deferred revenues	0	'	0	'	'	'
Total current liabilities	19,133	'	17,363	'	'	'
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Senior secured notes, net	0	'	0	'	'	'
Revolving credit facility	0	'	0	'	'	'
Other non-current liabilities	0	'	0	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	-32,571	'	-22,850	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	-110,854	'	0	'	'	'
Total liabilities	-124,292	'	-5,487	'	'	'
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	0	'	0	'	'	'
STOCKHOLDER'S DEFICIT (EQUITY):	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total stockholder's (deficit) equity	-536,676	'	-519,840	'	'	'
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT	($660,968)	'	($525,327)	'	'	'

Supplement_Condensed_Consolida3

Supplement Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Statement of Income (Loss) and Comprehensive Income (Loss)) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
OPERATING REVENUES:	'	'	'	'
Circulation	$52,604	$54,759	$102,879	$107,387
Advertising	28,746	25,051	61,457	53,637
Other	9,254	10,076	16,660	16,086
Total operating revenues	90,604	89,886	180,996	177,110
OPERATING EXPENSES:	'	'	'	'
Editorial	9,648	9,977	19,084	21,106
Production	25,603	25,135	48,838	49,582
Distribution, circulation and other cost of sales	16,487	16,915	32,717	34,228
Selling, general and administrative	24,438	22,319	46,271	41,563
Depreciation and amortization	3,625	2,487	6,717	4,788
Total operating expenses	79,801	76,833	153,627	151,267
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)	10,803	13,053	27,369	25,843
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):	'	'	'	'
Interest expense	-15,062	-15,142	-29,739	-29,783
Amortization of deferred debt costs	-403	-355	-788	-696
Other income (expense), net	0	20	-251	-10
Total other expense, net	-15,465	-15,477	-30,778	-30,489
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE (BENEFIT) PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES, AND EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES	-4,662	-2,424	-3,409	-4,646
INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT)	-2,944	-462	-2,456	-1,430
EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES	0	0	0	0
NET INCOME (LOSS)	-1,718	-1,962	-953	-3,216
LESS: NET (INCOME) LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST	-1,076	-781	-1,076	-781
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN MEDIA, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES	-2,794	-2,743	-2,029	-3,997
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'	'	'	'
NET INCOME (LOSS)	-1,718	-1,962	-953	-3,216
Foreign currency translation adjustment	88	27	131	-20
Comprehensive income (loss)	-1,630	-1,935	-822	-3,236
Less: comprehensive (income) loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest	-1,076	-781	-1,076	-781
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN MEDIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES	-2,706	-2,716	-1,898	-4,017
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment	0	'	'	'
Parent	'	'	'	'
OPERATING REVENUES:	'	'	'	'
Circulation	0	0	0	0
Advertising	0	0	0	0
Other	0	0	0	0
Total operating revenues	0	0	0	0
OPERATING EXPENSES:	'	'	'	'
Editorial	0	0	0	0
Production	0	0	0	0
Distribution, circulation and other cost of sales	0	0	0	0
Selling, general and administrative	0	0	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	0	0	0	0
Total operating expenses	0	0	0	0
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)	0	0	0	0
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):	'	'	'	'
Interest expense	-15,051	-15,142	-29,780	-29,783
Amortization of deferred debt costs	-403	-355	-788	-696
Other income (expense), net	0	0	0	0
Total other expense, net	-15,454	-15,497	-30,568	-30,479
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE (BENEFIT) PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES, AND EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES	-15,454	-15,497	-30,568	-30,479
INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT)	-5,115	-6,335	-10,727	-11,896
EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES	7,545	6,419	17,812	14,586
NET INCOME (LOSS)	-2,794	-2,743	-2,029	-3,997
LESS: NET (INCOME) LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST	0	0	0	0
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN MEDIA, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES	-2,794	-2,743	-2,029	-3,997
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'	'	'	'
NET INCOME (LOSS)	-2,794	-2,743	-2,029	-3,997
Foreign currency translation adjustment	0	0	0	0
Comprehensive income (loss)	-2,794	-2,743	-2,029	-3,997
Less: comprehensive (income) loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest	0	0	0	0
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN MEDIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES	-2,794	-2,743	-2,029	-3,997
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment	0	'	'	'
Guarantors	'	'	'	'
OPERATING REVENUES:	'	'	'	'
Circulation	51,421	53,523	100,452	104,825
Advertising	27,287	23,511	58,407	50,242
Other	3,900	5,931	10,985	11,586
Total operating revenues	82,608	82,965	169,844	166,653
OPERATING EXPENSES:	'	'	'	'
Editorial	9,323	9,554	18,409	20,245
Production	22,172	22,432	44,667	46,095
Distribution, circulation and other cost of sales	15,884	16,336	31,461	32,889
Selling, general and administrative	23,543	21,043	44,597	39,192
Depreciation and amortization	3,607	2,467	6,677	4,751
Total operating expenses	74,529	71,832	145,811	143,172
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)	8,079	11,133	24,033	23,481
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):	'	'	'	'
Interest expense	-11	0	41	0
Amortization of deferred debt costs	0	0	0	0
Other income (expense), net	0	20	-251	-10
Total other expense, net	-11	20	-210	-10
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE (BENEFIT) PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES, AND EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES	8,068	11,153	23,823	23,471
INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT)	2,034	5,793	7,987	10,269
EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES	435	290	900	611
NET INCOME (LOSS)	6,469	5,650	16,736	13,813
LESS: NET (INCOME) LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST	0	0	0	0
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN MEDIA, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES	6,469	5,650	16,736	13,813
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'	'	'	'
NET INCOME (LOSS)	6,469	5,650	16,736	13,813
Foreign currency translation adjustment	0	0	0	0
Comprehensive income (loss)	6,469	5,650	16,736	13,813
Less: comprehensive (income) loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest	0	0	0	0
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN MEDIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES	6,469	5,650	16,736	13,813
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment	0	'	'	'
Non Guarantors	'	'	'	'
OPERATING REVENUES:	'	'	'	'
Circulation	1,183	1,236	2,427	2,562
Advertising	1,459	1,540	3,050	3,395
Other	5,354	4,145	5,675	4,500
Total operating revenues	7,996	6,921	11,152	10,457
OPERATING EXPENSES:	'	'	'	'
Editorial	325	423	675	861
Production	3,431	2,703	4,171	3,487
Distribution, circulation and other cost of sales	603	579	1,256	1,339
Selling, general and administrative	895	1,276	1,674	2,371
Depreciation and amortization	18	20	40	37
Total operating expenses	5,272	5,001	7,816	8,095
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)	2,724	1,920	3,336	2,362
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):	'	'	'	'
Interest expense	0	0	0	0
Amortization of deferred debt costs	0	0	0	0
Other income (expense), net	0	0	0	0
Total other expense, net	0	0	0	0
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE (BENEFIT) PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES, AND EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES	2,724	1,920	3,336	2,362
INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT)	137	80	284	197
EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES	0	0	0	0
NET INCOME (LOSS)	2,587	1,840	3,052	2,165
LESS: NET (INCOME) LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST	-1,076	-781	-1,076	-781
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN MEDIA, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES	1,511	1,059	1,976	1,384
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'	'	'	'
NET INCOME (LOSS)	2,587	1,840	3,052	2,165
Foreign currency translation adjustment	88	27	131	-20
Comprehensive income (loss)	2,675	1,867	3,183	2,145
Less: comprehensive (income) loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest	-1,076	-781	-1,076	-781
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN MEDIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES	1,599	1,086	2,107	1,364
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment	0	'	'	'
Eliminations	'	'	'	'
OPERATING REVENUES:	'	'	'	'
Circulation	0	0	0	0
Advertising	0	0	0	0
Other	0	0	0	0
Total operating revenues	0	0	0	0
OPERATING EXPENSES:	'	'	'	'
Editorial	0	0	0	0
Production	0	0	0	0
Distribution, circulation and other cost of sales	0	0	0	0
Selling, general and administrative	0	0	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	0	0	0	0
Total operating expenses	0	0	0	0
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)	0	0	0	0
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):	'	'	'	'
Interest expense	0	0	0	0
Amortization of deferred debt costs	0	0	0	0
Other income (expense), net	0	0	0	0
Total other expense, net	0	0	0	0
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE (BENEFIT) PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES, AND EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES	0	0	0	0
INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT)	0	0	0	0
EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES	-7,980	-6,709	-18,712	-15,197
NET INCOME (LOSS)	-7,980	-6,709	-18,712	-15,197
LESS: NET (INCOME) LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST	0	0	0	0
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN MEDIA, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES	-7,980	-6,709	-18,712	-15,197
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'	'	'	'
NET INCOME (LOSS)	-7,980	-6,709	-18,712	-15,197
Foreign currency translation adjustment	0	0	0	0
Comprehensive income (loss)	-7,980	-6,709	-18,712	-15,197
Less: comprehensive (income) loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest	0	0	0	0
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN MEDIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES	-7,980	-6,709	-18,712	-15,197
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment	$0	'	'	'

Supplement_Condensed_Consolida4

Supplement Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Statement of Cash Flows) (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:	'	'
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	($2,353)	$13,926
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:	'	'
Purchases of property and equipment	-5,517	-4,034
Purchases of intangible assets	-2,644	-1,120
Proceeds from Sale of Productive Assets	5	56
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments	-2,536	-100
Other	-300	-300
Net cash used in investing activities	-10,992	-5,498
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:	'	'
Proceeds from revolving credit facility	47,600	32,500
Repayment to revolving credit facility	-30,100	-32,500
Payments to noncontrolling interest holders of Odyssey	'	-7,215
Payments for redemption of Odyssey preferred stock	-2,023	-7,215
Due to (from) affiliates	0	0
Dividends paid to parent	0	0
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	15,477	-7,215
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	214	110
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	2,346	1,323
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period	2,375	5,226
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period	4,721	6,549
Parent	'	'
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:	'	'
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	-27,452	-22,522
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:	'	'
Purchases of property and equipment	0	0
Purchases of intangible assets	0	0
Proceeds from Sale of Productive Assets	'	0
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments	'	0
Other	0	0
Net cash used in investing activities	0	0
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:	'	'
Proceeds from revolving credit facility	47,600	32,500
Repayment to revolving credit facility	-30,100	-32,500
Payments to noncontrolling interest holders of Odyssey	'	-7,215
Payments for redemption of Odyssey preferred stock	-2,023	'
Due to (from) affiliates	11,975	29,737
Dividends paid to parent	0	0
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	27,452	22,522
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	0	0
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period	0	0
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period	0	0
Guarantors	'	'
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:	'	'
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	22,403	35,136
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:	'	'
Purchases of property and equipment	-5,517	-4,034
Purchases of intangible assets	-2,644	-1,120
Proceeds from Sale of Productive Assets	'	56
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments	'	-100
Other	0	0
Net cash used in investing activities	-10,692	-5,198
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:	'	'
Proceeds from revolving credit facility	0	0
Repayment to revolving credit facility	0	0
Payments to noncontrolling interest holders of Odyssey	'	0
Payments for redemption of Odyssey preferred stock	0	'
Due to (from) affiliates	-11,975	-29,737
Dividends paid to parent	0	0
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	-11,975	-29,737
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	214	110
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-50	311
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period	683	3,185
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period	633	3,496
Non Guarantors	'	'
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:	'	'
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	3,172	1,622
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:	'	'
Purchases of property and equipment	0	0
Purchases of intangible assets	0	0
Proceeds from Sale of Productive Assets	'	0
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments	'	0
Other	-300	-300
Net cash used in investing activities	-300	-300
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:	'	'
Proceeds from revolving credit facility	0	0
Repayment to revolving credit facility	0	0
Payments to noncontrolling interest holders of Odyssey	'	0
Payments for redemption of Odyssey preferred stock	0	'
Due to (from) affiliates	0	0
Dividends paid to parent	-476	-310
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	-476	-310
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	0	0
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	2,396	1,012
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period	1,692	2,041
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period	4,088	3,053
Eliminations	'	'
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:	'	'
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	-476	-310
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:	'	'
Purchases of property and equipment	0	0
Purchases of intangible assets	0	0
Proceeds from Sale of Productive Assets	'	0
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments	'	0
Other	0	0
Net cash used in investing activities	0	0
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:	'	'
Proceeds from revolving credit facility	0	0
Repayment to revolving credit facility	0	0
Payments to noncontrolling interest holders of Odyssey	'	0
Payments for redemption of Odyssey preferred stock	0	'
Due to (from) affiliates	0	0
Dividends paid to parent	476	310
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	476	310
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	0	0
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period	0	0
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period	$0	$0

Subsequent_Events_Details

Subsequent Events (Details) (Subsequent Event, USD $)	0 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 02, 2013
Second Lien Notes	'
Subsequent Event [Line Items]	'
Amount of debt exchanged	94.3
Second Lien PIK Notes	'
Subsequent Event [Line Items]	'
Interest rate per annum	10.00%
Debt term	'3 years