American Media (ENQ) 10-Q 16 Nov 15 2016 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - USD ($)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Oct. 31, 2015
Document Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	AMERICAN MEDIA INC
Entity Central Index Key	880,555
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2015
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Document Fiscal Year End Date	--03-31
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		100
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	Yes
Entity Current Reporting Status	No
Entity Public Float	$ 0

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents ($2,199 and $880 related to VIEs, respectively)	$ 3,323	$ 3,452
Trade receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $3,314 and $3,281, respectively ($1 related to VIEs)	21,135	39,412
Inventories ($40 and $95 related to VIEs, respectively)	61	873
Prepaid expenses and other current assets ($1,378 and $198 related to VIEs, respectively)	18,143	11,356
Total current assets	42,662	55,093
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET:
Leasehold improvements	3,660	3,801
Furniture, fixtures and equipment	42,372	43,979
Less - accumulated depreciation	(33,310)	(30,230)
Total property and equipment, net ($18 and $25 related to VIEs, respectively)	12,722	17,550
OTHER ASSETS:
Deferred debt costs, net	5,194	6,383
Deferred rack costs, net	4,797	4,824
Investments in affiliates	1,056	803
Other long-term assets	3,074	3,193
Total other assets	14,121	15,203
GOODWILL AND OTHER IDENTIFIED INTANGIBLE ASSETS:
Goodwill	153,998	153,998
Other identified intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of $131,307 and $122,791, respectively ($6,000 related to VIEs)	216,605	224,181
Total goodwill and other identified intangible assets, net	370,603	378,179
TOTAL ASSETS	440,108	466,025
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable ($3 and $43 related to VIEs, respectively)	9,448	15,781
Accrued expenses and other liabilities ($916 and $194 related to VIEs, respectively)	34,120	44,015
Accrued interest	10,078	10,075
Deferred revenues ($0 and $589 related to VIEs, respectively)	23,588	26,734
Total current liabilities	77,234	96,605
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Senior secured notes, net	308,053	309,569
Revolving credit facility	13,800	14,700
Other non-current liabilities	8,677	8,352
Deferred income taxes	43,409	70,747
Total liabilities	$ 451,173	$ 499,973
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (see Note 11)
Redeemable noncontrolling interests (see Note 9)	$ 4,000	$ 3,000
STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT:
Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 100 shares authorized, issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2015 and March 31, 2015, respectively	0	0
Additional paid-in capital	945,037	945,037
Accumulated deficit	(959,709)	(981,593)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(393)	(392)
Total stockholders' deficit	(15,065)	(36,948)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT	$ 440,108	$ 466,025

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents ($2,199 and $880 related to VIEs, respectively)	$ 3,323	$ 3,452
Trade receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $3,314 and $3,281, respectively ($1 related to VIEs)	21,135	39,412
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current	3,314	3,281
Inventories ($40 and $95 related to VIEs, respectively)	61	873
Prepaid expenses and other current assets ($1,378 and $198 related to VIEs, respectively)	18,143	11,356
Total property and equipment, net ($18 and $25 related to VIEs, respectively)	12,722	17,550
GOODWILL AND OTHER IDENTIFIED INTANGIBLE ASSETS:
Other identified intangibles, net	216,605	224,181
Accumulated amortization	131,307	122,791
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable ($3 and $43 related to VIEs, respectively)	9,448	15,781
Accrued expenses and other liabilities ($916 and $194 related to VIEs, respectively)	34,120	44,015
Deferred revenues ($0 and $589 related to VIEs, respectively)	$ 23,588	$ 26,734
STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT:
Common stock, par value (in usd per share)	$ 0.0001	$ 0.0001
Common stock, shares authorized	100	100
Common stock, shares issued	100	100
Common stock, shares outstanding	100	100
Related to VIEs
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents ($2,199 and $880 related to VIEs, respectively)	$ 2,199	$ 880
Trade receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $3,314 and $3,281, respectively ($1 related to VIEs)	1	1
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current	0	0
Inventories ($40 and $95 related to VIEs, respectively)	40	95
Prepaid expenses and other current assets ($1,378 and $198 related to VIEs, respectively)	1,378	198
Total property and equipment, net ($18 and $25 related to VIEs, respectively)	18	25
GOODWILL AND OTHER IDENTIFIED INTANGIBLE ASSETS:
Other identified intangibles, net	6,000	6,000
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable ($3 and $43 related to VIEs, respectively)	3	43
Accrued expenses and other liabilities ($916 and $194 related to VIEs, respectively)	916	194
Deferred revenues ($0 and $589 related to VIEs, respectively)	$ 0	$ 589

Consolidated Statements of Inco

Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) and Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
OPERATING REVENUES:
Circulation	$ 38,085	$ 38,897	$ 74,247	$ 83,021
Advertising	16,023	14,149	33,885	31,500
Other	7,824	8,426	9,908	10,289
Total operating revenues	61,932	61,472	118,040	124,810
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Editorial	7,245	7,468	13,165	14,984
Production	15,818	20,196	29,781	36,545
Distribution, circulation and other costs	8,638	10,369	17,674	20,190
Selling, general and administrative	14,637	22,621	30,054	44,996
Depreciation and amortization	6,618	2,917	13,345	6,038
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets	0	18,458	0	18,458
Total operating expenses	52,956	82,029	104,019	141,211
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)	8,976	(20,557)	14,021	(16,401)
OTHER EXPENSES:
Interest expense	(10,297)	(13,812)	(19,700)	(27,799)
Amortization of deferred debt costs	(866)	(1,623)	(1,716)	(2,057)
Other income (expense)	(39)	(15)	(39)	299
Total other expenses, net	(11,202)	(15,450)	(21,455)	(29,557)
LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	(2,226)	(36,007)	(7,434)	(45,958)
INCOME TAX BENEFIT	(1,032)	(5,879)	(30,304)	(5,147)
NET INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS	(1,194)	(30,128)	22,870	(40,811)
INCOME (LOSS) FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, NET OF INCOME TAXES	0	1,351	0	(4)
NET INCOME (LOSS)	(1,194)	(28,777)	22,870	(40,815)
LESS: NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS	(992)	(1,285)	(986)	(1,215)
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN MEDIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES	(2,186)	(30,062)	21,884	(42,030)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
NET INCOME (LOSS)	(1,194)	(28,777)	22,870	(40,815)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	0	(66)	(1)	(48)
Comprehensive income (loss)	(1,194)	(28,843)	22,869	(40,863)
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(992)	(1,285)	(986)	(1,215)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN MEDIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES	$ (2,186)	$ (30,128)	$ 21,883	$ (42,078)

Consolidated Statements of Stoc

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Deficit - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock	Additional paid-in capital	Accumulated deficit	Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Balances at beginning of period (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2014		10,000,000
Balances at beginning of period at Mar. 31, 2014	$ (131,973)	$ 1	$ 822,723	$ (954,466)	$ (231)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	(42,030)			(42,030)
Foreign currency translation	(48)
Balances at end of period (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2014		100
Balances at end of period at Sep. 30, 2014	(51,738)	$ 0	945,037	(996,496)	(279)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures		1,172,250
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures	205	$ 0	205
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares		(11,172,150)
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value	0	$ (1)	1
Debt for Equity Exchange Amount, net of Expenses	121,535		121,535
Capital contribution	$ 573		573
Balances at beginning of period (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2015	100	100
Balances at beginning of period at Mar. 31, 2015	$ (36,948)	$ 0	945,037	(981,593)	(392)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	21,884			21,884
Foreign currency translation	$ (1)
Balances at end of period (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2015	100	100
Balances at end of period at Sep. 30, 2015	$ (15,065)	$ 0	$ 945,037	$ (959,709)	$ (393)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Capital contribution	$ 0

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)	$ 22,870	$ (40,815)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	13,345	6,548
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets	0	18,458
Amortization of deferred debt costs	1,716	2,057
Amortization of deferred rack costs	2,703	2,793
Deferred income tax benefit	(31,039)	(2,537)
Non-cash payment-in-kind interest accretion	0	4,809
Provision for doubtful accounts	8	5,805
Other	(147)	1,727
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Trade receivables	18,269	7,768
Inventories	812	8,117
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(3,087)	(6,972)
Deferred rack costs	(2,676)	(2,216)
Other long-term assets	119	217
Accounts payable	(6,330)	87
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	(9,831)	7,299
Accrued interest	3	(680)
Other non-current liabilities	325	(502)
Deferred revenues	(3,146)	12,507
Total changes in operating assets and liabilities	(5,542)	25,625
Net cash provided by operating activities	3,914	24,470
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property and equipment	(90)	(5,114)
Purchases of intangible assets	(861)	(2,167)
Other	18	9
Net cash used in investing activities	(933)	(7,272)
FINANCING ACTIVITES:
Proceeds from revolving credit facility	33,400	28,300
Repayment to revolving credit facility	(34,300)	(49,700)
Proceeds from issuance of senior secured notes	0	12,500
Senior secured notes repurchases	(2,000)	0
Capital contribution	0	573
Costs incurred in restructuring	0	(4,315)
Redemption premium payment	(118)	0
Payments of debt costs	(43)	0
Payments to noncontrolling interest holders of Olympia	(50)
Net cash used in financing activities	(3,111)	(12,642)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	1	(26)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(129)	4,530
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD	3,452	3,030
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD	3,323	7,560
Supplemental Disclosure of Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities:
Non-cash debt for equity exchange	0	123,960
Mr. Olympia, LLC
FINANCING ACTIVITES:
Payments to noncontrolling interest holders of Olympia	$ (50)	$ 0

Nature of the Business

Nature of the Business	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Nature of the Business	Nature of the Business Description of the Business American Media, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company", "AMI", "we", "our" or "us") owns and operates the leading celebrity and health and fitness media brands in the United States. AMI was incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware in 1990 and is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida. The Company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of AMI Parent Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the "Parent"), which is controlled by certain investors of the Company (collectively, the "Investors") pursuant to the merger consummated in August 2014 (the "Merger"). As a result of the Merger, the Parent acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of the Company. In January 2015 , we sold our Shape , Fit Pregnancy and Natural Health publications, which comprised our Women's Active Lifestyle segment, for approximately $60 million in cash plus an earn-out of up to $60 million . See Note 10, "Dispositions" for further information. After giving effect to the divestiture of our Women's Active Lifestyle segment, the Company operates and reports financial and operating information in the following two segments: Celebrity Brands and Men's Active Lifestyle. The Company also provides general corporate services to its segments which is reported as a third, non-operating segment, Corporate and Other. See Note 12, "Business Segment Information" for further information regarding the Company's reporting segments. As of September 30, 2015 , we own and operate a diversified portfolio of 10 publications; National Enquirer, Star, Globe, National Examiner, OK! and Soap Opera Dige st are published weekly; Men's Fitness, Muscle & Fitness and Flex are published 10 times per year and Muscle & Fitness Hers is published bi-monthly. Total circulation of these print publications were approximately 3.2 million copies per issue during six months ended September 30, 2015 . Our fiscal year ends on March 31, 2016 and may be referred to herein as fiscal 2016 . Liquidity The Company is highly leveraged. As of September 30, 2015 , the Company had approximately $321.9 million of outstanding indebtedness, consisting of $308.1 million of senior secured notes and $13.8 million under the revolving credit facility. Over the next year, the cash interest payments due under the Company's debt agreements are approximately $35.9 million and there are no scheduled principal payments due. As of September 30, 2015 , the Company has $3.3 million of cash and $16.8 million available for borrowing pursuant to the revolving credit facility. The Company's revolving credit facility matures in December 2016. Several of our smaller wholesalers, including the second-largest wholesaler, Source Interlink Distribution ("Source"), ceased operations during fiscal 2015. Since then we have transitioned the previous wholesalers' newsstand distribution to the two remaining major wholesalers. This transition had an immediate adverse impact on single copy newsstand sales and liquidity during fiscal 2015 and into the first half of fiscal 2016. The Company's substantial indebtedness could adversely affect the business, financial condition and results of operations. Specifically, the Company's level of indebtedness could have important consequences for the business and operations, including the following: • requiring the Company to dedicate a substantial portion of its cash flow from operations for payments on indebtedness, thereby reducing the availability of such cash flow to fund working capital, capital expenditures and general corporate requirements or to carry out other aspects of the business; • placing the Company at a potential disadvantage compared to its competitors that have less debt; • increasing the Company's vulnerability to general adverse economic and industry conditions; • limiting the Company's ability to make material acquisitions or take advantage of business opportunities that may arise; • limiting the Company's flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in the business industry; • limiting the Company's ability to obtain additional financing to fund future working capital, capital expenditures and other general corporate requirements or to carry out other aspects of the business; and • exposing the Company to fluctuations in interest rates as the revolving credit facility has a variable rate of interest. The Company plans to refinance all or a portion of its indebtedness on or before maturity. The Company cannot assure that it will be able to refinance any of its indebtedness on commercially reasonable terms or at all. Although the Company is significantly leveraged, it expects that the current cash balances, liquidity provided in connection with the revolving credit facility and cash generated from operations, should be sufficient to meet working capital, capital expenditures, debt service, and other cash needs for the next year.

Summary of Significant Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Basis of Presentation The information included in the foregoing interim condensed 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 condensed 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, 2015 (the " 2015 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 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 interests in our 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. See Note 9, “Investments in Affiliates and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests.” 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. Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined on the first-in, first-out 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, 2015 and 2014 were insignificant. The Company is party to a long-term paper supply and purchasing agreement pursuant to which a third party manages all aspects of the Company's raw material paper inventory. As a result, the Company does not maintain raw material paper inventory. The finished product inventory, comprised of paper, production and distribution costs of future issues totaled $0.1 million and $0.9 million , respectively, at September 30, 2015 and March 31, 2015 . Concentrations We rely on wholesalers for the retail distribution of our magazines. Several of our smaller wholesalers, including the second-largest wholesaler, Source, ceased operations during fiscal 2015. A small number of wholesalers are responsible for a substantial percentage of the wholesale magazine distribution business. As of September 30, 2015 , single copy revenues consisted of copies distributed to retailers primarily by two major wholesalers. During the six months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 , The News Group accounted for approximately 26% and 21% , respectively, of our total operating revenues and The Hudson Group accounted for approximately 6% and 5% , respectively, of our total operating revenues. We have multi-year service arrangements with our major wholesalers, which provide incentives to maintain certain levels of service. Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-08, Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity (Topic 205 and Topic 360) ("ASU 2014-08") which raises the threshold for disposals to qualify as discontinued operations. Under this new guidance, a discontinued operation is (1) a component of an entity or group of components that has been disposed of or is classified as held for sale that represents a strategic shift that has or will have a major effect on an entity's operations and financial results or (2) an acquired business that is classified as held for sale on the acquisition date. This guidance also requires expanded or new disclosures for discontinued operations, individually material disposals that do not meet the definition of a discontinued operation, an entity's continuing involvement with a discontinued operation following disposal, and retained equity method investments in a discontinued operation. ASU 2014-08 was effective for the Company on April 1, 2015. The adoption of ASU 2014-08 did not have an impact on the consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15, Disclosure of Uncertainties About an Entity's Ability to Continue as a Going Concern (Topic 205) ("ASU 2014-15") which establishes management's responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an entity's ability to continue as a going concern and setting rules for how this information should be disclosed in the financial statements. This guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning on or after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have an impact on the consolidated financial position results of operations or cash flows. In January 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-01, Income Statement - Extraordinary and Unusual Items (Subtopic 225-20) ("ASU 2015-01") which simplifies the income statement presentation by eliminating the concept of extraordinary items. The guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning on or after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have an impact on the consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-02, Consolidations, Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis (Topic 810) ("ASU 2015-02"), which changes the identification of variable interests, the variable interest characteristic for a limited partnership or similar entity and the primary beneficiary determination all of which are intended to improve the consolidation guidance as well as increase transparency and consistency of financial reporting. The guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning on or after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have an impact on the consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. In April 2015, the FASB issued a proposal for a one-year deferral of the effective date for ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) ("ASU 2014-09"). Under this proposal, the standard would be effective for public entities for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and interim periods therein. ASU 2014-09 supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in ASC 605, Revenue Recognition . ASU 2014-09 is based on the principle that revenue is recognized to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. As a result of the one-year deferral, ASU 2014-09 will now be effective for the Company on April 1, 2018 using one of two retrospective application methods. The Company has not determined the potential effects on the consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, Interest - Imputation of Interest, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs (Subtopic 835-30) ("ASU 2015-03"), which requires the presentation of debt issuance costs to be reflected as a reduction from the face amount of the related debt, with amortization recorded as interest expense, rather than recording as a deferred asset. The guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning on or after December 15, 2015, and requires retrospective application. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a significant impact on the consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows, although it will change the financial statement classification of the deferred debt cost. As of September 30, 2015 and March 31, 2015 , the Company had $5.2 million and $6.4 million of net deferred debt costs, respectively, included on the consolidated balance sheets. Under the new guidance, the net deferred debt costs would offset the carrying amount of the respective debt on the consolidated balance sheets. In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330) ("ASU 2015-11"), which simplifies the measurement of inventory by requiring certain inventory to be subsequently measured at the lower of cost and net realizable value. The guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim period within those years, beginning on or after December 15, 2016. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have an impact on the consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-15, Interest-Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements-Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to Staff Announcement at June 18, 2015 EITF Meeting , to clarify that an entity may elect to present debt issuance costs related to a line-of-credit arrangement as an asset, regardless of whether or not there are any outstanding borrowings on the line-of-credit arrangement. 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.

Goodwill and Other Identified I

Goodwill and Other Identified Intangible Assets	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Other Identified Intangible Assets	Goodwill and Other Identified Intangible Assets Goodwill As of September 30, 2015 and March 31, 2015 , the Company had goodwill with a carrying value of $154.0 million . The gross carrying amount and accumulated impairment losses of goodwill, as of September 30, 2015 and March 31, 2015 , by reportable segment are as follows (in thousands): Celebrity Brands Men's Active Lifestyle Group Corporate and Other Total Goodwill $ 428,518 $ 112,296 $ 18,190 $ 559,004 Accumulated impairment losses (304,595 ) (89,336 ) (11,075 ) (405,006 ) Goodwill, net of impairment losses $ 123,923 $ 22,960 $ 7,115 $ 153,998 Other Identified Intangible Assets Other identified intangible assets are comprised of the following (in thousands): Range of lives September 30, 2015 March 31, 2015 Intangible assets subject to amortization: Tradenames 15 - 27 $ 220,527 $ 46,166 Subscriber lists 3 - 15 32,702 32,702 Customer relationships 5 - 10 2,300 2,300 Other intangible assets 3 8,573 7,620 Total gross intangible assets subject to amortization 264,102 88,788 Accumulated amortization (53,497 ) (44,970 ) Total net intangible assets subject to amortization 210,605 43,818 Intangible assets not subject to amortization Indefinite 6,000 180,363 Total other identified intangible assets, net $ 216,605 $ 224,181 Effective April 1, 2015, certain tradenames with a net carrying value totaling approximately $174.4 million that were previously assigned indefinite lives have been assigned finite lives of 15 years. During the six months ended September 30, 2015 , the amortization expense of these tradenames totaled approximately $5.8 million . Amortization expense of intangible assets was $8.5 million and $1.6 million during the six months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively. Based on the carrying value of identified intangible assets recorded at September 30, 2015 , and assuming no subsequent impairment of the underlying assets, the amortization expense is expected to be as follows (in thousands): Fiscal Year Amortization Expense 2016 $ 8,565 2017 16,043 2018 15,133 2019 14,617 2020 14,501 Thereafter 141,746 $ 210,605 Impairments The Company did not record any impairment charges during the six months ended September 30, 2015 . 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. During an evaluation of goodwill and other identified intangible assets at September 30, 2014 , the Company determined that indicators were present in certain reporting units which would suggest the fair value of the reporting unit may have declined below the carrying value. This decline was primarily due to the continuing softness in the U.S. economy, which impacted consumer spending, including further declines in certain advertising markets, resulting in lowered future cash flow projections. As a result, an interim impairment test of goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets was performed as of September 30, 2014 for certain reporting units in accordance with FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic No. 350, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” (“ASC 350”). Impairment testing for goodwill is a two-step process. The first step compares the fair value of the reporting unit to its carrying value, including goodwill. If the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the second step of the test is performed to measure the amount of the impairment charge, if any. The second step compares the implied fair value of the reporting unit's goodwill with the carrying value of that goodwill and an impairment charge is recorded for the difference. Impairment testing for indefinite-lived intangible assets, consisting of tradenames, compares the fair value of the tradename to the carrying value and an impairment charge is recorded for any excess carrying value over fair value. The evaluation performed, as of September 30, 2014 , resulted in the carrying value of goodwill and tradenames for certain reporting units to exceed the estimated fair value. As a result, the Company recorded a pre-tax non-cash impairment charge of $8.9 million and $8.5 million to reduce the carrying value of goodwill and tradenames, respectively, during the quarter ended September 30, 2014 .

Revolving Credit Facility

Revolving Credit Facility	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]
Revolving Credit Facility	Revolving Credit Facility The Company maintains a revolving credit facility that provides for borrowing up to $35.0 million , less outstanding letters of credit, which matures in December 2016 (the "Revolving Credit Facility"), of which the Investors became a lending party thereto in March 2015. The Investors commitment is approximately 42% of the Revolving Credit Facility. 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 Revolving Credit Facility has ranged from 8.00% to 8.25% during the six months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 . 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, 2015 and 2014 were insignificant. During the six months ended September 30, 2015 , the Company borrowed $33.4 million and repaid $34.3 million under the Revolving Credit Facility. At September 30, 2015 , the Company has available borrowing capacity of $16.8 million after considering the $13.8 million outstanding balance and the $4.4 million outstanding letter of credit. The outstanding balance at September 30, 2015 of $13.8 million is included in non-current liabilities, as the maturity date of the Revolving Credit Facility is December 2016 . The indebtedness under the 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. Covenants The Revolving Credit Facility includes certain representations and warranties, conditions precedent, affirmative covenants, negative covenants and events of default. The negative covenants in the Revolving Credit Facility include financial maintenance covenants comprised of a first lien leverage ratio, a consolidated leverage ratio and an interest coverage ratio. The 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 Revolving Credit Facility includes a cap on the total amount of cash available for distribution to our common stockholders. With regard to the financial maintenance covenants, the first lien leverage ratio covenant must be equal to or less than 4.50 to 1.00 from April 1, 2015 through December 2016. The consolidated leverage ratio covenant must be equal to or less than 4.75 to 1.00 from April 1, 2015 through September 30, 2015 and 5.50 to 1.00 from October 1, 2015 through December 2016. The interest coverage ratio must be equal to or greater than 1.50 to 1.00 from April 1, 2015 through December 2016. As of September 30, 2015 , the Company was in compliance with its covenants under the Revolving Credit Facility. Although there can be no assurances, management believes that, based on current expectations (including expected borrowings and repayments under the Revolving Credit Facility), its operating results for fiscal 2016 will be sufficient to satisfy the financial covenants under the Revolving Credit Facility. The Company’s ability to satisfy the financial covenants is dependent on the business performing in accordance with its expectations. If the performance of the Company’s business deviates significantly from its expectations, the Company may not be able to satisfy such financial covenants. The Company's expectations 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 expectations. If the Company does not comply with its financial covenants, the Company will be in default under the Revolving Credit Facility.

Senior Secured Notes

Senior Secured Notes	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Senior Secured Notes Disclosure [Abstract]
Senior Secured Notes	Senior Secured Notes Our senior secured notes are comprised of the first lien notes, the second lien notes and the new second lien notes and are collectively referred to herein as the "Senior Secured Notes" and consisted of the following (in thousands): September 30, 2015 March 31, 2015 First Lien Notes $ 273,175 $ 275,175 Second Lien Notes 2,198 2,198 New Second Lien Notes 39,024 39,024 Unamortized discount (6,344 ) (6,828 ) Total debt obligations 308,053 309,569 Less: current portion of long-term debt — — Noncurrent debt obligations $ 308,053 $ 309,569 The future maturities of the Senior Secured Notes as of September 30, 2015 are as follows (in thousands): Fiscal Year Amount 2016 $ — 2017 — 2018 273,175 2019 2,198 2020 — Thereafter 39,024 Total future maturities 314,397 Unamortized discount (6,344 ) Total debt obligations $ 308,053 First Lien Notes In December 2010, we issued $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"). Interest on the First Lien 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 fiscal 2012, the Company redeemed $20.0 million in aggregate principal amount of First Lien Notes. During fiscal 2014, the Company repurchased approximately $2.3 million in aggregate principal amount of First Lien Notes. During fiscal 2015, the Company repurchased approximately $55.5 million in aggregate principal amount of First Lien Notes. In addition, during fiscal 2015, the Company exchanged approximately $32.0 million in aggregate principal amount of First Lien Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest, for approximately $39.0 million aggregate principal amount of new second lien senior secured notes, which bear interest at a rate of 7.0% per annum and mature in July 2020 (the "New Second Lien Notes"), pursuant to an exchange agreement (the "New Second Lien Notes Exchange Agreement"), as further described below. During the first quarter of fiscal 2016, the Company repurchased approximately $2.0 million in aggregate principal amount of First Lien Notes, at a price equal to 105.9% of the aggregate principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest in the open market. The First Lien Notes are guaranteed on a first lien senior secured basis by the same subsidiaries of the Company that guarantee the 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 Revolving Credit Facility, provided that in the event of a foreclosure on the collateral or insolvency proceedings, obligations under our Revolving Credit Facility will be repaid in full with proceeds from the collateral prior to the obligations under the First Lien Notes. Under the First Lien Notes Indenture, the Company has the option to 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 2014 105.75% 2015 102.875% 2016 and thereafter 100% Second Lien Notes In December 2010, we issued $104.9 million aggregate principal amounts of senior secured notes, which bear interest at a rate of 13.5% per annum and mature in June 2018 (the "Second Lien Notes"). Interest on the Second Lien 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. In October 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 “Second Lien PIK Notes Exchange Agreement”). In September 2014, pursuant to the debt for equity exchange agreement with the Parent and the Investors, the Investors exchanged approximately $7.8 million aggregate principal amount of Second Lien Notes and all of the outstanding Second Lien PIK Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest, for equity interest in the Parent. As a result, the Company's obligation under the Second Lien PIK Notes were satisfied in full. During fiscal 2015, the Company repurchased approximately $0.6 million in aggregate principal amount of Second 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 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 Second Lien Notes Indenture, the Company has the option to 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 2014 106.75% 2015 103.375% 2016 and thereafter 100% New Second Lien Notes In January 2015, we issued approximately $39.0 million aggregate principal amount of New Second Lien Notes, which bear interest at a rate of 7.0% per annum and mature in July 2020. Interest on the New Second Lien Notes is payable semi-annually on July 15th and January 15th of each year and is computed on the basis of a 360-day year comprised of twelve 30-day months. As described above, the New Second Lien Notes were issued in exchange for $32.0 million aggregate principal amount of First Lien Notes pursuant to the New Second Lien Notes Exchange Agreement. The New Second Lien Notes are guaranteed on a second lien senior secured basis by the same subsidiaries of the Company that guarantee our Revolving Credit Facility, the First Lien Notes and the Second Lien Notes. The New 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 New Second Lien Notes Indenture, the Company has the option to redeem the New Second Lien Notes at any time prior to January 15, 2018 at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount, plus a “make-whole” premium and accrued and unpaid interest through the redemption date. At any time prior to January 15, 2018, the Company may redeem up to 35% of the New Second Lien Notes from the net cash proceeds of one or more qualified equity offerings at a redemption price of 107% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest through the redemption date, provided that at least 65% of the aggregate principal amount of the New Second Lien Notes remains outstanding after the redemption. The Company has the option to redeem the New Second Lien Notes on or after January 15, 2018, 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 January 15th of each of the years indicated below: Year Percentage 2018 107% 2019 103.5% 2020 and thereafter 100%

Fair Value of Financial Instrum

Fair Value of Financial Instruments	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
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, 2015 March 31, 2015 Carrying Amount Fair Value Carrying Amount Fair Value First Lien Notes Level 2 $ 273,175 $ 281,370 $ 275,175 $ 282,742 Second Lien Notes Level 2 2,198 2,288 2,198 2,337 New Second Lien Notes Level 2 32,680 23,489 32,196 33,655 The fair value of the First Lien Notes, the Second Lien Notes and the New Second Lien Notes is estimated using quoted market prices for the same or similar issues. As of September 30, 2015 and March 31, 2015 , 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, and the Revolving Credit Facility. 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 any impairment charges during the six months ended September 30, 2015 . During an evaluation of goodwill and other identified intangible assets at September 30, 2014 , the carrying value of goodwill and tradenames for certain reporting units exceeded fair value. See Note 3, "Goodwill and Other Identified Intangible Assets," for further discussion on measuring the Company's non-financial assets, specifically goodwill and tradenames.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes The asset and liability method of accounting for deferred income taxes requires a valuation allowance against deferred tax assets if, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company's valuation allowance related to its deferred tax assets, which was $27.1 million at March 31, 2015, was released during the first quarter of fiscal 2016 based on the weight of positive evidence that the deferred tax assets will be realized due to the reclassification of certain tradenames from indefinite-lived to finite-lived, effective April 1, 2015. In the past, the Company's deferred tax liabilities related to indefinite-lived intangible assets were not considered a future source of income to support the realization of deferred tax assets within the net operating loss carryforward period.

Related Party Transactions

Related Party Transactions	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions	Related Party Transactions As discussed in Note 5, "Senior Secured Notes," during the first quarter of fiscal 2016, the Company repurchased approximately $2.0 million in aggregate principal amount of First Lien Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest, in the open market from the Investors. Mr. Elkins, a former member of our Board of Directors provided certain financial advisory services to the Company through Roxbury Advisory, LLC ("Roxbury"), a company controlled by Mr. Elkins, while he was a member of our Board of Directors. In August 2014, the consulting agreement between Roxbury and the Company was terminated. Payments for the services received from Roxbury totaled $50,000 during six months ended September 30, 2014 and the Company had no outstanding payables to Roxbury at September 30, 2015 or March 31, 2015 .

Investments in Affiliates and R

Investments in Affiliates and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Investments in Affiliates and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Investments in Affiliates and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests	Investments in Affiliates and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests Consolidated Joint Ventures 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. At any time prior to October 2019, the Company could be required to purchase all the limited liability company units, from the other limited liability company member, for a fixed price of $3.0 million cash (the "Olympia Put Option"). Any time from October 2019 through April 2020, the Company could require the other limited liability company member to sell, to the Company, all its limited liability company units 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 interests” in the accompanying financial statements. Effective September 2015, the Company and the other limited liability company member agreed that the distributions made, by Olympia, to the other limited liability company member would be $1.0 million per year, without deduction or offset, and would represent the only distribution payments to which the other limited liability company member would be entitled to as a member of Olympia. Olympia's net income attributable to noncontrolling interests during the three and six months ended September 30, 2015 was $1.0 million and during the three and six months ended September 30, 2014 was $1.3 million . Zinczenko-AMI Ventures, LLC In February 2013, the Company entered into a limited liability company agreement to form a joint venture, Zinczenko-AMI Media Ventures, LLC ("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 is 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 unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements during the three and six months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 . Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests The following table reconciles equity attributable to the redeemable noncontrolling interests (in thousands): Three Months Ended September 30, Six Months Ended September 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Balance, beginning of year $ 3,000 $ 3,000 $ 3,000 $ 3,000 Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 1,000 1,259 1,000 1,259 Balance, end of year $ 4,000 $ 4,259 $ 4,000 $ 4,259 Unconsolidated Joint Ventures We have 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. Unless otherwise disclosed below, the operating results of our unconsolidated joint ventures were insignificant to the Company's unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements during the three and six months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 . 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 unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the six months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 . The management fees receivable from Radar totaled $2.0 million and $1.9 million as of September 30, 2015 and March 31, 2015 , respectively, and is presented within other long-term assets in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. Select Media Services, LLC In September 2013, the Company contributed substantially all of its assets comprising the Company's distribution and merchandising businesses operated by In Store Services, Inc., formerly known as Distribution Services, Inc. ("DSI"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Media, Inc., and $2.3 million in cash in exchange for a 27.5% membership interest in Select Media Services, LLC, a joint venture ("Select"), which operates as a merchandising and in-store services business. Though the Company 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 Select using the equity method. The membership interest and cash contribution in Select was adjusted in September 2014, pursuant to a one-time retroactive adjustment back to September 2013. The Company's membership interest was replaced with a participation interest in the earnings of Select and the initial capital contribution was refunded to the Company in October 2014 along with the distribution of the Company's participation interest for the twelve months ended August 31, 2014. In June 2015, the Company's participation interest in Select was modified and Select redeemed the Company's interest in Select for approximately $1.7 million , which is reflected in other revenues in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. The proceeds were received in July 2015.

Dispositions

Dispositions	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Dispositions	Dispositions Shape, Fit Pregnancy and Natural Health In January 2015 , the Company and Weider Publications, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into an asset purchase agreement (the "Purchase Agreement") with Meredith Corporation ("Meredith"). The Purchase Agreement provides for the sale of the Company's Shape , Fit Pregnancy and Natural Health brands and magazines, which comprised its Women's Active Lifestyle segment. The Company received the initial cash consideration of $60.0 million on January 30, 2015 when the transaction closed. The Company is further entitled to additional consideration (the "Additional Consideration"), in the form of a one-time payment, following the completion of Meredith's 2018 fiscal year on June 30, 2018. The Additional Consideration, up to $60.0 million , will be based upon 40% of the adjusted operating profit of the combination of the Company's Shape brand and Meredith's Fitness brand. Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Company continued to publish the Shape , Fit Pregnancy and Natural Health magazines with on-sale dates through March 31, 2015, after which Meredith assumed publishing responsibilities for such titles. Effective as of the closing, Meredith assumed control over the digital assets used with Shape , Fit Pregnancy and Natural Health. The Company will have no continuing involvement in the operations of these publications subsequent to March 31, 2015. Discontinued Operations Net revenue, pre-tax income from discontinued operations, income tax (benefit) provision and income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes are as follows, in thousands: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended September 30, 2014 Net revenue $ 12,715 $ 27,631 Pre-tax income from discontinued operations 1,338 2,872 Income tax (benefit) provision (13 ) 2,876 Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes $ 1,351 $ (4 )

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	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 (now known as In-Store Services, Inc.), 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 engaged in discovery. On February 14, 2014, American Media, Inc. filed an amended answer and counterclaim in the Anderson Action asserting an antitrust claim against Anderson News. L.L.C. and Charles Anderson, Jr. based on the same events as Anderson’s claims. Two other defendants also filed the same counterclaim. Fact discovery was completed in May 2014 and expert discovery was completed in October 2014. Anderson submitted an expert report calculating that damages are approximately $470 million , which would be subject to trebling should Anderson prevail against the defendants in the lawsuit. Defendants, including American Media, Inc. and DSI, also have submitted an expert report on damages, which opines that, separate and apart from the question of liability, Anderson has suffered no damages. On December 15, 2014, the parties in the Anderson Action filed motions for summary judgment and to strike certain proposed expert testimony. On August 20, 2015, the District Court granted the summary judgment filed by American Media, Inc., DSI and the other defendants, dismissing all of Anderson’s claims against defendants, and granted in part the motions to strike certain of Anderson’s proposed expert testimony. The court also granted summary judgment dismissing the counterclaims filed by American Media, Inc. and the two other defendants, but did not grant Anderson’s motion to strike defendants’ expert testimony. On August 25, 2015, Anderson filed its notice of appeal of the District Court’s decision granting defendants’ motions. On September 15, 2015, American Media, Inc. filed its notice of appeal of the District Court’s decision granting the motion for summary judgment dismissing the counterclaim. 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 (which it amended on December 3, 2013 to reflect the counterclaim (described below) it planned to file in the Anderson Action), 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. After a temporary stay of discovery pending conclusion of fact discovery in the Anderson Action, discovery in the bankruptcy action proceeded. On December 12, 2014, defendants in the adversary action moved for partial summary judgment seeking dismissal of certain of the Creditors’ claims. The motion was denied on June 11, 2015. 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, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Business Segment Information	Business Segment Information The Company has three reporting segments: Celebrity Brands, 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. The Celebrity Brands segment includes National Enquirer, Star, Globe, National Examiner, OK! and Soap Opera Digest. 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. The Company’s accounting policies for the business segments are the same as those described in Note 2, "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies." The following information includes certain intersegment transactions and is, therefore, not necessarily indicative of the results had the operations existed as stand-alone businesses. Intersegment transactions represent intercompany services, which are billed at what management believes are prevailing market rates. These intersegment transactions, which represent transactions between operating units in different business segments, are eliminated in consolidation. Segment information for the three and six months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 and the assets employed as of September 30, 2015 and March 31, 2015 are as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended September 30, Six Months Ended September 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Operating revenues Celebrity Brands $ 43,033 $ 42,763 $ 83,934 $ 89,610 Men's Active Lifestyle Group 18,556 17,495 31,697 32,648 Corporate and Other 343 1,214 2,409 2,552 Total operating revenues $ 61,932 $ 61,472 $ 118,040 $ 124,810 Operating income (loss) Celebrity Brands $ 15,353 $ 12,858 $ 28,591 $ 30,751 Men's Active Lifestyle Group 5,697 (13,566 ) 8,524 (9,873 ) Corporate and Other (12,074 ) (19,849 ) (23,094 ) (37,279 ) Total operating income (loss) $ 8,976 $ (20,557 ) $ 14,021 $ (16,401 ) Depreciation and amortization Celebrity Brands $ 3,287 $ 399 $ 6,569 $ 957 Men's Active Lifestyle Group 964 275 1,927 528 Corporate and Other 2,367 2,243 4,849 4,553 Total depreciation and amortization $ 6,618 $ 2,917 $ 13,345 $ 6,038 Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets Men's Active Lifestyle Group $ — $ 17,403 $ — $ 17,403 Corporate and Other — 1,055 — 1,055 Total impairment of goodwill and intangible assets $ — $ 18,458 $ — $ 18,458 Amortization of deferred rack costs Celebrity Brands $ 1,211 $ 1,226 $ 2,680 $ 2,586 Men's Active Lifestyle Group 17 10 23 28 Total amortization of deferred rack costs $ 1,228 $ 1,236 $ 2,703 $ 2,614 Total Assets September 30, March 31, Celebrity Brands $ 317,059 $ 330,850 Men's Active Lifestyle Group 86,320 86,775 Corporate and Other (1) 36,729 48,400 Total assets $ 440,108 $ 466,025 (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. There were no significant transfers between geographic areas during the three and six months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 . The following tables present revenue by geographic area for the three and six months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 and the assets employed as of September 30, 2015 and March 31, 2015 are as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended September 30, Six Months Ended September 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Operating revenues: United States of America $ 60,383 $ 58,710 $ 114,904 $ 119,017 Europe 1,549 2,762 3,136 5,793 Total operating revenues $ 61,932 $ 61,472 $ 118,040 $ 124,810 September 30, March 31, Assets: United States of America $ 432,843 $ 458,197 Europe 7,265 7,828 Total assets $ 440,108 $ 466,025

Capital Structure

Capital Structure	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Capital Structure	Capital Structure The Company has authorized 100 shares of $0.0001 par value common stock. At September 30, 2015 , there were 100 shares of common stock issued and outstanding. As discussed in Note 1, "Nature of the Business," the Company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Parent, which is controlled by the Investors pursuant to the Merger. We did not make any dividend payments during the six months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 , and we do not anticipate paying any dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future. The terms of our Revolving Credit Facility restrict our ability to pay dividends, and any future indebtedness that we may incur could preclude us from paying dividends. With respect to the dividend restriction, the Revolving Credit Facility and the indentures governing the Senior Secured Notes include a cap on the total amount of cash available for distribution to our common stockholders.

Supplement Condensed Consolidat

Supplement Condensed Consolidating Financial Information	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Condensed Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Supplement Condensed Consolidating Financial Information	Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Financial Information The following tables present 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 condensed consolidated financial statements: SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 ( in thousands ) Parent Guarantors Non Guarantors Eliminations Condensed Consolidated ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS: Cash and cash equivalents $ — $ 2,033 $ 1,290 $ — $ 3,323 Trade receivables, net — 20,460 675 — 21,135 Inventories — — 61 — 61 Prepaid expenses and other current assets — 22,082 1,548 (5,487 ) 18,143 Total current assets — 44,575 3,574 (5,487 ) 42,662 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET: Leasehold improvements — 3,660 — — 3,660 Furniture, fixtures and equipment — 42,332 40 — 42,372 Less – accumulated depreciation — (33,288 ) (22 ) — (33,310 ) Total property and equipment, net — 12,704 18 — 12,722 OTHER ASSETS: Deferred debt costs, net 5,194 — — — 5,194 Deferred rack costs, net — 4,797 — — 4,797 Investments in affiliates 610,545 (634 ) — (608,855 ) 1,056 Other long-term assets — 3,074 — — 3,074 Due from affiliates — 303,005 — (303,005 ) — Total other assets 615,739 310,242 — (911,860 ) 14,121 GOODWILL AND OTHER IDENTIFIED INTANGIBLE ASSETS: Goodwill — 149,488 4,510 — 153,998 Other identified intangibles, net — 210,605 6,000 — 216,605 Total goodwill and other identified intangible assets — 360,093 10,510 — 370,603 TOTAL ASSETS $ 615,739 $ 727,614 $ 14,102 $ (917,347 ) $ 440,108 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) EQUITY Accounts payable Accounts payable $ — $ 9,287 $ 161 $ — $ 9,448 Accrued expenses and other liabilities — 35,505 4,405 (5,790 ) 34,120 Accrued interest 10,078 — — — 10,078 Deferred revenues — 23,303 285 — 23,588 Total current liabilities 10,078 68,095 4,851 (5,790 ) 77,234 NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES: Senior secured notes 308,053 — — — 308,053 Revolving credit facility 13,800 — — — 13,800 Other non-current liabilities — 8,677 — — 8,677 Deferred income taxes — 43,080 26 303 43,409 Due to affiliates 298,873 — 4,132 (303,005 ) — Total liabilities 630,804 119,852 9,009 (308,492 ) 451,173 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Redeemable noncontrolling interests — — 4,000 — 4,000 STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) EQUITY: Total stockholders' (deficit) equity (15,065 ) 607,762 1,093 (608,855 ) (15,065 ) TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) EQUITY $ 615,739 $ 727,614 $ 14,102 $ (917,347 ) $ 440,108 SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET AS OF MARCH 31, 2015 ( in thousands ) Parent Guarantors Non Guarantors Eliminations Condensed Consolidated ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS: Cash and cash equivalents $ — $ 1,040 $ 2,412 $ — $ 3,452 Trade receivables, net — 38,058 1,354 — 39,412 Inventories — 739 134 — 873 Prepaid expenses and other current assets — 16,207 636 (5,487 ) 11,356 Total current assets — 56,044 4,536 (5,487 ) 55,093 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET: Leasehold improvements — 3,801 — — 3,801 Furniture, fixtures and equipment — 43,189 790 — 43,979 Less – accumulated depreciation — (29,465 ) (765 ) — (30,230 ) Total property and equipment, net — 17,525 25 — 17,550 OTHER ASSETS: Deferred debt costs, net 6,383 — — — 6,383 Deferred rack costs, net — 4,824 — — 4,824 Investments in affiliates 587,126 224 — (586,547 ) 803 Other long-term assets — 3,193 — — 3,193 Due from affiliates — 300,246 — (300,246 ) — Total other assets 593,509 308,487 — (886,793 ) 15,203 GOODWILL AND OTHER IDENTIFIED INTANGIBLE ASSETS: Goodwill — 149,488 4,510 — 153,998 Other identified intangibles, net — 218,181 6,000 — 224,181 Total goodwill and other identified intangible assets — 367,669 10,510 — 378,179 TOTAL ASSETS $ 593,509 $ 749,725 $ 15,071 $ (892,280 ) $ 466,025 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES: Accounts payable $ — $ 15,434 $ 347 $ — $ 15,781 Accrued expenses and other liabilities — 104,580 5,393 (65,958 ) 44,015 Accrued interest 10,075 — — — 10,075 Deferred revenues — 25,718 1,016 — 26,734 Total current liabilities 10,075 145,732 6,756 (65,958 ) 96,605 NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES: Senior secured notes 309,569 — — — 309,569 Revolving credit facility 14,700 — — — 14,700 Other non-current liabilities — 8,352 — — 8,352 Deferred income taxes — 10,250 26 60,471 70,747 Due to affiliates 296,113 — 4,133 (300,246 ) — Total liabilities 630,457 164,334 10,915 (305,733 ) 499,973 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Redeemable noncontrolling interests — — 3,000 — 3,000 STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) EQUITY: Total stockholders' (deficit) equity (36,948 ) 585,391 1,156 (586,547 ) (36,948 ) TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) EQUITY $ 593,509 $ 749,725 $ 15,071 $ (892,280 ) $ 466,025 SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME (LOSS) AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 ( in thousands ) Parent Guarantors Non Guarantors Eliminations Condensed Consolidated OPERATING REVENUES: Circulation $ — $ 37,961 $ 124 $ — $ 38,085 Advertising — 16,023 — — 16,023 Other — 1,018 6,806 — 7,824 Total operating revenues — 55,002 6,930 — 61,932 OPERATING EXPENSES: Editorial — 6,976 269 — 7,245 Production — 12,225 3,593 — 15,818 Distribution, circulation and other cost of sales — 8,606 32 — 8,638 Selling, general and administrative — 14,263 374 — 14,637 Depreciation and amortization — 6,614 4 — 6,618 Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets — — — — — Total operating expenses — 48,684 4,272 — 52,956 OPERATING INCOME — 6,318 2,658 — 8,976 OTHER EXPENSES: Interest expense (9,369 ) (880 ) (48 ) — (10,297 ) Amortization of deferred debt costs (866 ) — — — (866 ) Other expenses, net — 1 (40 ) — (39 ) Total other expense, net (10,235 ) (879 ) (88 ) — (11,202 ) (LOSS) INCOME BEFORE PROVISION (BENEFIT) FOR INCOME TAXES, AND EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES (10,235 ) 5,439 2,570 — (2,226 ) PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES (7,576 ) 6,513 31 — (1,032 ) EQUITY (LOSSES) IN EARNINGS OF CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES 473 (553 ) — 80 — NET INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS (2,186 ) (1,627 ) 2,539 80 (1,194 ) INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, NET OF INCOME TAXES — — — — — NET INCOME (LOSS) (2,186 ) (1,627 ) 2,539 80 (1,194 ) LESS: NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS — — (992 ) — (992 ) NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN MEDIA, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES $ (2,186 ) $ (1,627 ) $ 1,547 $ 80 $ (2,186 ) Parent Guarantors Non Guarantors Eliminations Condensed Consolidated NET INCOME (LOSS) $ (2,186 ) $ (1,627 ) $ 2,539 $ 80 $ (1,194 ) Foreign currency translation adjustment — — — — — Comprehensive income (loss) $ (2,186 ) $ (1,627 ) $ 2,539 $ 80 $ (1,194 ) Less: comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (992 ) — (992 ) COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN MEDIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES $ (2,186 ) $ (1,627 ) $ 1,547 $ 80 $ (2,186 ) SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME (LOSS) AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 ( in thousands ) Parent Guarantors Non Guarantors Eliminations Condensed Consolidated OPERATING REVENUES: Circulation $ — $ 74,101 $ 146 $ — $ 74,247 Advertising — 33,885 — — 33,885 Other — 3,077 6,831 — 9,908 Total operating revenues — 111,063 6,977 — 118,040 OPERATING EXPENSES: Editorial — 12,774 391 — 13,165 Production — 26,147 3,634 — 29,781 Distribution, circulation and other cost of sales — 17,585 89 — 17,674 Selling, general and administrative — 29,444 610 — 30,054 Depreciation and amortization — 13,338 7 — 13,345 Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets — — — — — Total operating expenses — 99,288 4,731 — 104,019 OPERATING INCOME — 11,775 2,246 — 14,021 OTHER EXPENSES: Interest expense (18,769 ) (883 ) (48 ) — (19,700 ) Amortization of deferred debt costs (1,716 ) — — — (1,716 ) Other expenses, net — 1 (40 ) — (39 ) Total other expense, net (20,485 ) (882 ) (88 ) — (21,455 ) (LOSS) INCOME BEFORE PROVISION (BENEFIT) FOR INCOME TAXES, AND EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES (20,485 ) 10,893 2,158 — (7,434 ) PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES (7,576 ) (22,911 ) 183 — (30,304 ) EQUITY (LOSSES) IN EARNINGS OF CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES 34,793 (1,111 ) — (33,682 ) — NET INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS 21,884 32,693 1,975 (33,682 ) 22,870 INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, NET OF INCOME TAXES — — — — — NET INCOME (LOSS) 21,884 32,693 1,975 (33,682 ) 22,870 LESS: NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS — — (986 ) — (986 ) NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN MEDIA, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES $ 21,884 $ 32,693 $ 989 $ (33,682 ) $ 21,884 Parent Guarantors Non Guarantors Eliminations Condensed Consolidated NET INCOME (LOSS) $ 21,884 $ 32,693 $ 1,975 $ (33,682 ) $ 22,870 Foreign currency translation adjustment — — (1 ) — (1 ) Comprehensive income (loss) 21,884 32,693 1,974 (33,682 ) 22,869 Less: comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (986 ) — (986 ) COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN MEDIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES $ 21,884 $ 32,693 $ 988 $ (33,682 ) $ 21,883 SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME (LOSS) AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 ( in thousands ) Parent Guarantors Non Guarantors Eliminations Condensed Consolidated OPERATING REVENUES: Circulation $ — $ 37,636 $ 1,261 $ — $ 38,897 Advertising — 12,742 1,407 — 14,149 Other — 1,837 6,589 — 8,426 Total operating revenues — 52,215 9,257 — 61,472 OPERATING EXPENSES: Editorial — 7,137 331 — 7,468 Production — 15,691 4,505 — 20,196 Distribution, circulation and other cost of sales — 9,820 549 — 10,369 Selling, general and administrative — 21,836 785 — 22,621 Depreciation and amortization — 2,897 20 — 2,917 Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets — 18,458 — — 18,458 Total operating expenses — 75,839 6,190 — 82,029 OPERATING INCOME — (23,624 ) 3,067 — (20,557 ) OTHER EXPENSES: Interest expense (13,784 ) (11 ) (17 ) — (13,812 ) Amortization of deferred debt costs (1,623 ) — — — (1,623 ) Other income 1 (16 ) — — (15 ) Total other income (expenses), net (15,406 ) (27 ) (17 ) — (15,450 ) (LOSS) INCOME BEFORE PROVISION (BENEFIT) FOR INCOME TAXES, AND EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES (15,406 ) (23,651 ) 3,050 — (36,007 ) PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES — (5,977 ) 98 — (5,879 ) EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES (13,975 ) 374 — 13,601 — NET LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS (29,381 ) (17,300 ) 2,952 13,601 (30,128 ) INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, NET OF INCOME TAXES — 1,351 — — 1,351 NET (LOSS) INCOME (29,381 ) (15,949 ) 2,952 13,601 (28,777 ) LESS: NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS — — (1,285 ) — (1,285 ) NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN MEDIA, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES $ (29,381 ) $ (15,949 ) $ 1,667 $ 13,601 $ (30,062 ) Parent Guarantors Non Guarantors Eliminations Condensed Consolidated NET (LOSS) INCOME $ (29,381 ) $ (15,949 ) $ 2,952 $ 13,601 $ (28,777 ) Foreign currency translation adjustment — — (66 ) — (66 ) Comprehensive (loss) income $ (29,381 ) $ (15,949 ) $ 2,886 $ 13,601 $ (28,843 ) Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (1,285 ) — (1,285 ) COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN MEDIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES $ (29,381 ) $ (15,949 ) $ 1,601 $ 13,601 $ (30,128 ) SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME (LOSS) AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 ( in thousands ) Parent Guarantors Non Guarantors Eliminations Condensed Consolidated OPERATING REVENUES: Circulation $ — $ 80,286 $ 2,735 $ — $ 83,021 Advertising — 28,587 2,913 — 31,500 Other — 3,310 6,979 — 10,289 Total operating revenues — 112,183 12,627 — 124,810 OPERATING EXPENSES: Editorial — 14,052 932 — 14,984 Production — 31,195 5,350 — 36,545 Distribution, circulation and other cost of sales — 18,922 1,268 — 20,190 Selling, general and administrative — 43,422 1,574 — 44,996 Depreciation and amortization — 5,994 44 — 6,038 Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets — 18,458 — — 18,458 Total operating expenses — 132,043 9,168 — 141,211 OPERATING INCOME — (19,860 ) 3,459 — (16,401 ) OTHER EXPENSES: Interest expense (27,740 ) (28 ) (31 ) — (27,799 ) Amortization of deferred debt costs (2,057 ) — — — (2,057 ) Other income 1 298 — — 299 Total other income (expenses), net (29,796 ) 270 (31 ) — (29,557 ) (LOSS) INCOME BEFORE PROVISION (BENEFIT) FOR INCOME TAXES, AND EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES (29,796 ) (19,590 ) 3,428 — (45,958 ) PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES — (5,367 ) 220 — (5,147 ) EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES (11,553 ) 735 — 10,818 — NET LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS (41,349 ) (13,488 ) 3,208 10,818 (40,811 ) INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, NET OF INCOME TAXES — (4 ) — — (4 ) NET (LOSS) INCOME (41,349 ) (13,492 ) 3,208 10,818 (40,815 ) LESS: NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS — — (1,215 ) — (1,215 ) NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN MEDIA, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES $ (41,349 ) $ (13,492 ) $ 1,993 $ 10,818 $ (42,030 ) Parent Guarantors Non Guarantors Eliminations Condensed Consolidated NET (LOSS) INCOME $ (41,349 ) $ (13,492 ) $ 3,208 $ 10,818 $ (40,815 ) Foreign currency translation adjustment — — (48 ) — (48 ) Comprehensive (loss) income (41,349 ) (13,492 ) 3,160 10,818 (40,863 ) Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (1,215 ) — (1,215 ) COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN MEDIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES $ (41,349 ) $ (13,492 ) $ 1,945 $ 10,818 $ (42,078 ) SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 (in thousands) Parent Guarantors Non Guarantors Eliminations Condensed Consolidated Cash Flows from Operating Activities: Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ (7,274 ) $ 12,260 $ (1,072 ) $ — $ 3,914 Cash Flows from Investing Activities: Purchases of property and equipment — (90 ) — — (90 ) Purchase of intangible assets — (861 ) — — (861 ) Due from affiliates — (10,335 ) — 10,335 — Other — 18 — — 18 Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities — (11,268 ) — 10,335 (933 ) Cash Flows from Financing Activities: Proceeds from revolving credit facility 33,400 — — — 33,400 Repayment to revolving credit facility (34,300 ) — — — (34,300 ) Senior secured notes repurchases (2,000 ) — — — (2,000 ) Redemption premium payment (118 ) — — — (118 ) Payment of debt costs (43 ) — — — (43 ) Payments to noncontrolling interest holder of Olympia — — (50 ) — (50 ) Due to affiliates 10,335 — — (10,335 ) — Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 7,274 — (50 ) (10,335 ) (3,111 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash — 1 — — 1 Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents — 993 (1,122 ) — (129 ) Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period — 1,040 2,412 — 3,452 Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ — $ 2,033 $ 1,290 $ — $ 3,323 SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 (in thousands) Parent Guarantors Non Guarantors Eliminations Condensed Consolidated Cash Flows from Operating Activities: Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ (18,764 ) $ 40,332 $ 2,902 $ — $ 24,470 Cash Flows from Investing Activities: Purchases of property and equipment — (5,114 ) — — (5,114 ) Purchase of intangible assets — (2,167 ) — — (2,167 ) Due from affiliates — (31,406 ) — 31,406 — Other — 9 — — 9 Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities — (38,678 ) — 31,406 (7,272 ) Cash Flows from Financing Activities: Proceeds from revolving credit facility 28,300 — — — 28,300 Repayment to revolving credit facility (49,700 ) — — — (49,700 ) Proceeds from issuance of senior secured notes 12,500 — — — 12,500 Capital contribution 573 — — — 573 Costs incurred in restructuring (4,315 ) — — — (4,315 ) Due to affiliates 31,406 — — (31,406 ) — Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 18,764 — — (31,406 ) (12,642 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash — (26 ) — — (26 ) Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents — 1,628 2,902 — 4,530 Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period — 415 2,615 — 3,030 Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ — $ 2,043 $ 5,517 $ — $ 7,560

Summary of Significant Accoun21

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Principles of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation Our 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 interests in our 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. See Note 9, “Investments in Affiliates and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests.”
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.
Inventories	Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined on the first-in, first-out 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, 2015 and 2014 were insignificant. The Company is party to a long-term paper supply and purchasing agreement pursuant to which a third party manages all aspects of the Company's raw material paper inventory. As a result, the Company does not maintain raw material paper inventory. The finished product inventory, comprised of paper, production and distribution costs of future issues totaled $0.1 million and $0.9 million , respectively, at September 30, 2015 and March 31, 2015 .
Concentrations	Concentrations We rely on wholesalers for the retail distribution of our magazines. Several of our smaller wholesalers, including the second-largest wholesaler, Source, ceased operations during fiscal 2015. A small number of wholesalers are responsible for a substantial percentage of the wholesale magazine distribution business. As of September 30, 2015 , single copy revenues consisted of copies distributed to retailers primarily by two major wholesalers. During the six months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 , The News Group accounted for approximately 26% and 21% , respectively, of our total operating revenues and The Hudson Group accounted for approximately 6% and 5% , respectively, of our total operating revenues. We have multi-year service arrangements with our major wholesalers, which provide incentives to maintain certain levels of service.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements	Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-08, Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity (Topic 205 and Topic 360) ("ASU 2014-08") which raises the threshold for disposals to qualify as discontinued operations. Under this new guidance, a discontinued operation is (1) a component of an entity or group of components that has been disposed of or is classified as held for sale that represents a strategic shift that has or will have a major effect on an entity's operations and financial results or (2) an acquired business that is classified as held for sale on the acquisition date. This guidance also requires expanded or new disclosures for discontinued operations, individually material disposals that do not meet the definition of a discontinued operation, an entity's continuing involvement with a discontinued operation following disposal, and retained equity method investments in a discontinued operation. ASU 2014-08 was effective for the Company on April 1, 2015. The adoption of ASU 2014-08 did not have an impact on the consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15, Disclosure of Uncertainties About an Entity's Ability to Continue as a Going Concern (Topic 205) ("ASU 2014-15") which establishes management's responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an entity's ability to continue as a going concern and setting rules for how this information should be disclosed in the financial statements. This guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning on or after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have an impact on the consolidated financial position results of operations or cash flows. In January 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-01, Income Statement - Extraordinary and Unusual Items (Subtopic 225-20) ("ASU 2015-01") which simplifies the income statement presentation by eliminating the concept of extraordinary items. The guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning on or after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have an impact on the consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-02, Consolidations, Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis (Topic 810) ("ASU 2015-02"), which changes the identification of variable interests, the variable interest characteristic for a limited partnership or similar entity and the primary beneficiary determination all of which are intended to improve the consolidation guidance as well as increase transparency and consistency of financial reporting. The guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning on or after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have an impact on the consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. In April 2015, the FASB issued a proposal for a one-year deferral of the effective date for ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) ("ASU 2014-09"). Under this proposal, the standard would be effective for public entities for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and interim periods therein. ASU 2014-09 supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in ASC 605, Revenue Recognition . ASU 2014-09 is based on the principle that revenue is recognized to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. As a result of the one-year deferral, ASU 2014-09 will now be effective for the Company on April 1, 2018 using one of two retrospective application methods. The Company has not determined the potential effects on the consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, Interest - Imputation of Interest, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs (Subtopic 835-30) ("ASU 2015-03"), which requires the presentation of debt issuance costs to be reflected as a reduction from the face amount of the related debt, with amortization recorded as interest expense, rather than recording as a deferred asset. The guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning on or after December 15, 2015, and requires retrospective application. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a significant impact on the consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows, although it will change the financial statement classification of the deferred debt cost. As of September 30, 2015 and March 31, 2015 , the Company had $5.2 million and $6.4 million of net deferred debt costs, respectively, included on the consolidated balance sheets. Under the new guidance, the net deferred debt costs would offset the carrying amount of the respective debt on the consolidated balance sheets. In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330) ("ASU 2015-11"), which simplifies the measurement of inventory by requiring certain inventory to be subsequently measured at the lower of cost and net realizable value. The guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim period within those years, beginning on or after December 15, 2016. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have an impact on the consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-15, Interest-Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements-Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to Staff Announcement at June 18, 2015 EITF Meeting , to clarify that an entity may elect to present debt issuance costs related to a line-of-credit arrangement as an asset, regardless of whether or not there are any outstanding borrowings on the line-of-credit arrangement. 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.

Goodwill and Other Identified22

Goodwill and Other Identified Intangible Assets (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill by Reportable Segment	The gross carrying amount and accumulated impairment losses of goodwill, as of September 30, 2015 and March 31, 2015 , by reportable segment are as follows (in thousands): Celebrity Brands Men's Active Lifestyle Group Corporate and Other Total Goodwill $ 428,518 $ 112,296 $ 18,190 $ 559,004 Accumulated impairment losses (304,595 ) (89,336 ) (11,075 ) (405,006 ) Goodwill, net of impairment losses $ 123,923 $ 22,960 $ 7,115 $ 153,998
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets	Other identified intangible assets are comprised of the following (in thousands): Range of lives September 30, 2015 March 31, 2015 Intangible assets subject to amortization: Tradenames 15 - 27 $ 220,527 $ 46,166 Subscriber lists 3 - 15 32,702 32,702 Customer relationships 5 - 10 2,300 2,300 Other intangible assets 3 8,573 7,620 Total gross intangible assets subject to amortization 264,102 88,788 Accumulated amortization (53,497 ) (44,970 ) Total net intangible assets subject to amortization 210,605 43,818 Intangible assets not subject to amortization Indefinite 6,000 180,363 Total other identified intangible assets, net $ 216,605 $ 224,181
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Expected Amortization Expense	Based on the carrying value of identified intangible assets recorded at September 30, 2015 , and assuming no subsequent impairment of the underlying assets, the amortization expense is expected to be as follows (in thousands): Fiscal Year Amortization Expense 2016 $ 8,565 2017 16,043 2018 15,133 2019 14,617 2020 14,501 Thereafter 141,746 $ 210,605

Senior Secured Notes (Tables)

Senior Secured Notes (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Senior Secured Notes Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments	Our senior secured notes are comprised of the first lien notes, the second lien notes and the new second lien notes and are collectively referred to herein as the "Senior Secured Notes" and consisted of the following (in thousands): September 30, 2015 March 31, 2015 First Lien Notes $ 273,175 $ 275,175 Second Lien Notes 2,198 2,198 New Second Lien Notes 39,024 39,024 Unamortized discount (6,344 ) (6,828 ) Total debt obligations 308,053 309,569 Less: current portion of long-term debt — — Noncurrent debt obligations $ 308,053 $ 309,569
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt	The future maturities of the Senior Secured Notes as of September 30, 2015 are as follows (in thousands): Fiscal Year Amount 2016 $ — 2017 — 2018 273,175 2019 2,198 2020 — Thereafter 39,024 Total future maturities 314,397 Unamortized discount (6,344 ) Total debt obligations $ 308,053
Debt Instrument Redemption	Under the First Lien Notes Indenture, the Company has the option to 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 2014 105.75% 2015 102.875% 2016 and thereafter 100% Under the Second Lien Notes Indenture, the Company has the option to 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 2014 106.75% 2015 103.375% 2016 and thereafter 100% Under the New Second Lien Notes Indenture, the Company has the option to redeem the New Second Lien Notes at any time prior to January 15, 2018 at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount, plus a “make-whole” premium and accrued and unpaid interest through the redemption date. At any time prior to January 15, 2018, the Company may redeem up to 35% of the New Second Lien Notes from the net cash proceeds of one or more qualified equity offerings at a redemption price of 107% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest through the redemption date, provided that at least 65% of the aggregate principal amount of the New Second Lien Notes remains outstanding after the redemption. The Company has the option to redeem the New Second Lien Notes on or after January 15, 2018, 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 January 15th of each of the years indicated below: Year Percentage 2018 107% 2019 103.5% 2020 and thereafter 100%

Fair Value of Financial Instr24

Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
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, 2015 March 31, 2015 Carrying Amount Fair Value Carrying Amount Fair Value First Lien Notes Level 2 $ 273,175 $ 281,370 $ 275,175 $ 282,742 Second Lien Notes Level 2 2,198 2,288 2,198 2,337 New Second Lien Notes Level 2 32,680 23,489 32,196 33,655

Investments in Affiliates and25

Investments in Affiliates and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Investments in Affiliates and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests	The following table reconciles equity attributable to the redeemable noncontrolling interests (in thousands): Three Months Ended September 30, Six Months Ended September 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Balance, beginning of year $ 3,000 $ 3,000 $ 3,000 $ 3,000 Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 1,000 1,259 1,000 1,259 Balance, end of year $ 4,000 $ 4,259 $ 4,000 $ 4,259

Dispositions (Tables)

Dispositions (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Schedule of Net Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations	Net revenue, pre-tax income from discontinued operations, income tax (benefit) provision and income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes are as follows, in thousands: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended September 30, 2014 Net revenue $ 12,715 $ 27,631 Pre-tax income from discontinued operations 1,338 2,872 Income tax (benefit) provision (13 ) 2,876 Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes $ 1,351 $ (4 )

Business Segment Information (T

Business Segment Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment	Segment information for the three and six months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 and the assets employed as of September 30, 2015 and March 31, 2015 are as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended September 30, Six Months Ended September 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Operating revenues Celebrity Brands $ 43,033 $ 42,763 $ 83,934 $ 89,610 Men's Active Lifestyle Group 18,556 17,495 31,697 32,648 Corporate and Other 343 1,214 2,409 2,552 Total operating revenues $ 61,932 $ 61,472 $ 118,040 $ 124,810 Operating income (loss) Celebrity Brands $ 15,353 $ 12,858 $ 28,591 $ 30,751 Men's Active Lifestyle Group 5,697 (13,566 ) 8,524 (9,873 ) Corporate and Other (12,074 ) (19,849 ) (23,094 ) (37,279 ) Total operating income (loss) $ 8,976 $ (20,557 ) $ 14,021 $ (16,401 ) Depreciation and amortization Celebrity Brands $ 3,287 $ 399 $ 6,569 $ 957 Men's Active Lifestyle Group 964 275 1,927 528 Corporate and Other 2,367 2,243 4,849 4,553 Total depreciation and amortization $ 6,618 $ 2,917 $ 13,345 $ 6,038 Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets Men's Active Lifestyle Group $ — $ 17,403 $ — $ 17,403 Corporate and Other — 1,055 — 1,055 Total impairment of goodwill and intangible assets $ — $ 18,458 $ — $ 18,458 Amortization of deferred rack costs Celebrity Brands $ 1,211 $ 1,226 $ 2,680 $ 2,586 Men's Active Lifestyle Group 17 10 23 28 Total amortization of deferred rack costs $ 1,228 $ 1,236 $ 2,703 $ 2,614 Total Assets September 30, March 31, Celebrity Brands $ 317,059 $ 330,850 Men's Active Lifestyle Group 86,320 86,775 Corporate and Other (1) 36,729 48,400 Total assets $ 440,108 $ 466,025 (1) Amounts are primarily comprised of inventories, prepaid expenses, property and equipment, deferred debt costs and certain other assets.
Schedule of Operating Revenue and Assets, by Geographical Areas	The following tables present revenue by geographic area for the three and six months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 and the assets employed as of September 30, 2015 and March 31, 2015 are as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended September 30, Six Months Ended September 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Operating revenues: United States of America $ 60,383 $ 58,710 $ 114,904 $ 119,017 Europe 1,549 2,762 3,136 5,793 Total operating revenues $ 61,932 $ 61,472 $ 118,040 $ 124,810 September 30, March 31, Assets: United States of America $ 432,843 $ 458,197 Europe 7,265 7,828 Total assets $ 440,108 $ 466,025

Supplement Condensed Consolid28

Supplement Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Condensed Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Condensed Balance Sheet	SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 ( in thousands ) Parent Guarantors Non Guarantors Eliminations Condensed Consolidated ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS: Cash and cash equivalents $ — $ 2,033 $ 1,290 $ — $ 3,323 Trade receivables, net — 20,460 675 — 21,135 Inventories — — 61 — 61 Prepaid expenses and other current assets — 22,082 1,548 (5,487 ) 18,143 Total current assets — 44,575 3,574 (5,487 ) 42,662 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET: Leasehold improvements — 3,660 — — 3,660 Furniture, fixtures and equipment — 42,332 40 — 42,372 Less – accumulated depreciation — (33,288 ) (22 ) — (33,310 ) Total property and equipment, net — 12,704 18 — 12,722 OTHER ASSETS: Deferred debt costs, net 5,194 — — — 5,194 Deferred rack costs, net — 4,797 — — 4,797 Investments in affiliates 610,545 (634 ) — (608,855 ) 1,056 Other long-term assets — 3,074 — — 3,074 Due from affiliates — 303,005 — (303,005 ) — Total other assets 615,739 310,242 — (911,860 ) 14,121 GOODWILL AND OTHER IDENTIFIED INTANGIBLE ASSETS: Goodwill — 149,488 4,510 — 153,998 Other identified intangibles, net — 210,605 6,000 — 216,605 Total goodwill and other identified intangible assets — 360,093 10,510 — 370,603 TOTAL ASSETS $ 615,739 $ 727,614 $ 14,102 $ (917,347 ) $ 440,108 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) EQUITY Accounts payable Accounts payable $ — $ 9,287 $ 161 $ — $ 9,448 Accrued expenses and other liabilities — 35,505 4,405 (5,790 ) 34,120 Accrued interest 10,078 — — — 10,078 Deferred revenues — 23,303 285 — 23,588 Total current liabilities 10,078 68,095 4,851 (5,790 ) 77,234 NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES: Senior secured notes 308,053 — — — 308,053 Revolving credit facility 13,800 — — — 13,800 Other non-current liabilities — 8,677 — — 8,677 Deferred income taxes — 43,080 26 303 43,409 Due to affiliates 298,873 — 4,132 (303,005 ) — Total liabilities 630,804 119,852 9,009 (308,492 ) 451,173 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Redeemable noncontrolling interests — — 4,000 — 4,000 STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) EQUITY: Total stockholders' (deficit) equity (15,065 ) 607,762 1,093 (608,855 ) (15,065 ) TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) EQUITY $ 615,739 $ 727,614 $ 14,102 $ (917,347 ) $ 440,108 SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET AS OF MARCH 31, 2015 ( in thousands ) Parent Guarantors Non Guarantors Eliminations Condensed Consolidated ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS: Cash and cash equivalents $ — $ 1,040 $ 2,412 $ — $ 3,452 Trade receivables, net — 38,058 1,354 — 39,412 Inventories — 739 134 — 873 Prepaid expenses and other current assets — 16,207 636 (5,487 ) 11,356 Total current assets — 56,044 4,536 (5,487 ) 55,093 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET: Leasehold improvements — 3,801 — — 3,801 Furniture, fixtures and equipment — 43,189 790 — 43,979 Less – accumulated depreciation — (29,465 ) (765 ) — (30,230 ) Total property and equipment, net — 17,525 25 — 17,550 OTHER ASSETS: Deferred debt costs, net 6,383 — — — 6,383 Deferred rack costs, net — 4,824 — — 4,824 Investments in affiliates 587,126 224 — (586,547 ) 803 Other long-term assets — 3,193 — — 3,193 Due from affiliates — 300,246 — (300,246 ) — Total other assets 593,509 308,487 — (886,793 ) 15,203 GOODWILL AND OTHER IDENTIFIED INTANGIBLE ASSETS: Goodwill — 149,488 4,510 — 153,998 Other identified intangibles, net — 218,181 6,000 — 224,181 Total goodwill and other identified intangible assets — 367,669 10,510 — 378,179 TOTAL ASSETS $ 593,509 $ 749,725 $ 15,071 $ (892,280 ) $ 466,025 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES: Accounts payable $ — $ 15,434 $ 347 $ — $ 15,781 Accrued expenses and other liabilities — 104,580 5,393 (65,958 ) 44,015 Accrued interest 10,075 — — — 10,075 Deferred revenues — 25,718 1,016 — 26,734 Total current liabilities 10,075 145,732 6,756 (65,958 ) 96,605 NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES: Senior secured notes 309,569 — — — 309,569 Revolving credit facility 14,700 — — — 14,700 Other non-current liabilities — 8,352 — — 8,352 Deferred income taxes — 10,250 26 60,471 70,747 Due to affiliates 296,113 — 4,133 (300,246 ) — Total liabilities 630,457 164,334 10,915 (305,733 ) 499,973 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Redeemable noncontrolling interests — — 3,000 — 3,000 STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) EQUITY: Total stockholders' (deficit) equity (36,948 ) 585,391 1,156 (586,547 ) (36,948 ) TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) EQUITY $ 593,509 $ 749,725 $ 15,071 $ (892,280 ) $ 466,025
Schedule of Condensed Income and Comprehensive Income Statements	SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME (LOSS) AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 ( in thousands ) Parent Guarantors Non Guarantors Eliminations Condensed Consolidated OPERATING REVENUES: Circulation $ — $ 37,961 $ 124 $ — $ 38,085 Advertising — 16,023 — — 16,023 Other — 1,018 6,806 — 7,824 Total operating revenues — 55,002 6,930 — 61,932 OPERATING EXPENSES: Editorial — 6,976 269 — 7,245 Production — 12,225 3,593 — 15,818 Distribution, circulation and other cost of sales — 8,606 32 — 8,638 Selling, general and administrative — 14,263 374 — 14,637 Depreciation and amortization — 6,614 4 — 6,618 Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets — — — — — Total operating expenses — 48,684 4,272 — 52,956 OPERATING INCOME — 6,318 2,658 — 8,976 OTHER EXPENSES: Interest expense (9,369 ) (880 ) (48 ) — (10,297 ) Amortization of deferred debt costs (866 ) — — — (866 ) Other expenses, net — 1 (40 ) — (39 ) Total other expense, net (10,235 ) (879 ) (88 ) — (11,202 ) (LOSS) INCOME BEFORE PROVISION (BENEFIT) FOR INCOME TAXES, AND EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES (10,235 ) 5,439 2,570 — (2,226 ) PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES (7,576 ) 6,513 31 — (1,032 ) EQUITY (LOSSES) IN EARNINGS OF CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES 473 (553 ) — 80 — NET INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS (2,186 ) (1,627 ) 2,539 80 (1,194 ) INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, NET OF INCOME TAXES — — — — — NET INCOME (LOSS) (2,186 ) (1,627 ) 2,539 80 (1,194 ) LESS: NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS — — (992 ) — (992 ) NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN MEDIA, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES $ (2,186 ) $ (1,627 ) $ 1,547 $ 80 $ (2,186 ) Parent Guarantors Non Guarantors Eliminations Condensed Consolidated NET INCOME (LOSS) $ (2,186 ) $ (1,627 ) $ 2,539 $ 80 $ (1,194 ) Foreign currency translation adjustment — — — — — Comprehensive income (loss) $ (2,186 ) $ (1,627 ) $ 2,539 $ 80 $ (1,194 ) Less: comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (992 ) — (992 ) COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN MEDIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES $ (2,186 ) $ (1,627 ) $ 1,547 $ 80 $ (2,186 ) SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME (LOSS) AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 ( in thousands ) Parent Guarantors Non Guarantors Eliminations Condensed Consolidated OPERATING REVENUES: Circulation $ — $ 74,101 $ 146 $ — $ 74,247 Advertising — 33,885 — — 33,885 Other — 3,077 6,831 — 9,908 Total operating revenues — 111,063 6,977 — 118,040 OPERATING EXPENSES: Editorial — 12,774 391 — 13,165 Production — 26,147 3,634 — 29,781 Distribution, circulation and other cost of sales — 17,585 89 — 17,674 Selling, general and administrative — 29,444 610 — 30,054 Depreciation and amortization — 13,338 7 — 13,345 Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets — — — — — Total operating expenses — 99,288 4,731 — 104,019 OPERATING INCOME — 11,775 2,246 — 14,021 OTHER EXPENSES: Interest expense (18,769 ) (883 ) (48 ) — (19,700 ) Amortization of deferred debt costs (1,716 ) — — — (1,716 ) Other expenses, net — 1 (40 ) — (39 ) Total other expense, net (20,485 ) (882 ) (88 ) — (21,455 ) (LOSS) INCOME BEFORE PROVISION (BENEFIT) FOR INCOME TAXES, AND EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES (20,485 ) 10,893 2,158 — (7,434 ) PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES (7,576 ) (22,911 ) 183 — (30,304 ) EQUITY (LOSSES) IN EARNINGS OF CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES 34,793 (1,111 ) — (33,682 ) — NET INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS 21,884 32,693 1,975 (33,682 ) 22,870 INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, NET OF INCOME TAXES — — — — — NET INCOME (LOSS) 21,884 32,693 1,975 (33,682 ) 22,870 LESS: NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS — — (986 ) — (986 ) NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN MEDIA, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES $ 21,884 $ 32,693 $ 989 $ (33,682 ) $ 21,884 Parent Guarantors Non Guarantors Eliminations Condensed Consolidated NET INCOME (LOSS) $ 21,884 $ 32,693 $ 1,975 $ (33,682 ) $ 22,870 Foreign currency translation adjustment — — (1 ) — (1 ) Comprehensive income (loss) 21,884 32,693 1,974 (33,682 ) 22,869 Less: comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (986 ) — (986 ) COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN MEDIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES $ 21,884 $ 32,693 $ 988 $ (33,682 ) $ 21,883 SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME (LOSS) AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 ( in thousands ) Parent Guarantors Non Guarantors Eliminations Condensed Consolidated OPERATING REVENUES: Circulation $ — $ 37,636 $ 1,261 $ — $ 38,897 Advertising — 12,742 1,407 — 14,149 Other — 1,837 6,589 — 8,426 Total operating revenues — 52,215 9,257 — 61,472 OPERATING EXPENSES: Editorial — 7,137 331 — 7,468 Production — 15,691 4,505 — 20,196 Distribution, circulation and other cost of sales — 9,820 549 — 10,369 Selling, general and administrative — 21,836 785 — 22,621 Depreciation and amortization — 2,897 20 — 2,917 Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets — 18,458 — — 18,458 Total operating expenses — 75,839 6,190 — 82,029 OPERATING INCOME — (23,624 ) 3,067 — (20,557 ) OTHER EXPENSES: Interest expense (13,784 ) (11 ) (17 ) — (13,812 ) Amortization of deferred debt costs (1,623 ) — — — (1,623 ) Other income 1 (16 ) — — (15 ) Total other income (expenses), net (15,406 ) (27 ) (17 ) — (15,450 ) (LOSS) INCOME BEFORE PROVISION (BENEFIT) FOR INCOME TAXES, AND EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES (15,406 ) (23,651 ) 3,050 — (36,007 ) PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES — (5,977 ) 98 — (5,879 ) EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES (13,975 ) 374 — 13,601 — NET LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS (29,381 ) (17,300 ) 2,952 13,601 (30,128 ) INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, NET OF INCOME TAXES — 1,351 — — 1,351 NET (LOSS) INCOME (29,381 ) (15,949 ) 2,952 13,601 (28,777 ) LESS: NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS — — (1,285 ) — (1,285 ) NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN MEDIA, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES $ (29,381 ) $ (15,949 ) $ 1,667 $ 13,601 $ (30,062 ) Parent Guarantors Non Guarantors Eliminations Condensed Consolidated NET (LOSS) INCOME $ (29,381 ) $ (15,949 ) $ 2,952 $ 13,601 $ (28,777 ) Foreign currency translation adjustment — — (66 ) — (66 ) Comprehensive (loss) income $ (29,381 ) $ (15,949 ) $ 2,886 $ 13,601 $ (28,843 ) Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (1,285 ) — (1,285 ) COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN MEDIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES $ (29,381 ) $ (15,949 ) $ 1,601 $ 13,601 $ (30,128 ) SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME (LOSS) AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 ( in thousands ) Parent Guarantors Non Guarantors Eliminations Condensed Consolidated OPERATING REVENUES: Circulation $ — $ 80,286 $ 2,735 $ — $ 83,021 Advertising — 28,587 2,913 — 31,500 Other — 3,310 6,979 — 10,289 Total operating revenues — 112,183 12,627 — 124,810 OPERATING EXPENSES: Editorial — 14,052 932 — 14,984 Production — 31,195 5,350 — 36,545 Distribution, circulation and other cost of sales — 18,922 1,268 — 20,190 Selling, general and administrative — 43,422 1,574 — 44,996 Depreciation and amortization — 5,994 44 — 6,038 Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets — 18,458 — — 18,458 Total operating expenses — 132,043 9,168 — 141,211 OPERATING INCOME — (19,860 ) 3,459 — (16,401 ) OTHER EXPENSES: Interest expense (27,740 ) (28 ) (31 ) — (27,799 ) Amortization of deferred debt costs (2,057 ) — — — (2,057 ) Other income 1 298 — — 299 Total other income (expenses), net (29,796 ) 270 (31 ) — (29,557 ) (LOSS) INCOME BEFORE PROVISION (BENEFIT) FOR INCOME TAXES, AND EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES (29,796 ) (19,590 ) 3,428 — (45,958 ) PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES — (5,367 ) 220 — (5,147 ) EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES (11,553 ) 735 — 10,818 — NET LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS (41,349 ) (13,488 ) 3,208 10,818 (40,811 ) INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, NET OF INCOME TAXES — (4 ) — — (4 ) NET (LOSS) INCOME (41,349 ) (13,492 ) 3,208 10,818 (40,815 ) LESS: NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS — — (1,215 ) — (1,215 ) NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN MEDIA, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES $ (41,349 ) $ (13,492 ) $ 1,993 $ 10,818 $ (42,030 ) Parent Guarantors Non Guarantors Eliminations Condensed Consolidated NET (LOSS) INCOME $ (41,349 ) $ (13,492 ) $ 3,208 $ 10,818 $ (40,815 ) Foreign currency translation adjustment — — (48 ) — (48 ) Comprehensive (loss) income (41,349 ) (13,492 ) 3,160 10,818 (40,863 ) Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (1,215 ) — (1,215 ) COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN MEDIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES $ (41,349 ) $ (13,492 ) $ 1,945 $ 10,818 $ (42,078 )
Schedule of Condensed Cash Flow Statement	SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 (in thousands) Parent Guarantors Non Guarantors Eliminations Condensed Consolidated Cash Flows from Operating Activities: Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ (7,274 ) $ 12,260 $ (1,072 ) $ — $ 3,914 Cash Flows from Investing Activities: Purchases of property and equipment — (90 ) — — (90 ) Purchase of intangible assets — (861 ) — — (861 ) Due from affiliates — (10,335 ) — 10,335 — Other — 18 — — 18 Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities — (11,268 ) — 10,335 (933 ) Cash Flows from Financing Activities: Proceeds from revolving credit facility 33,400 — — — 33,400 Repayment to revolving credit facility (34,300 ) — — — (34,300 ) Senior secured notes repurchases (2,000 ) — — — (2,000 ) Redemption premium payment (118 ) — — — (118 ) Payment of debt costs (43 ) — — — (43 ) Payments to noncontrolling interest holder of Olympia — — (50 ) — (50 ) Due to affiliates 10,335 — — (10,335 ) — Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 7,274 — (50 ) (10,335 ) (3,111 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash — 1 — — 1 Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents — 993 (1,122 ) — (129 ) Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period — 1,040 2,412 — 3,452 Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ — $ 2,033 $ 1,290 $ — $ 3,323 SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 (in thousands) Parent Guarantors Non Guarantors Eliminations Condensed Consolidated Cash Flows from Operating Activities: Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ (18,764 ) $ 40,332 $ 2,902 $ — $ 24,470 Cash Flows from Investing Activities: Purchases of property and equipment — (5,114 ) — — (5,114 ) Purchase of intangible assets — (2,167 ) — — (2,167 ) Due from affiliates — (31,406 ) — 31,406 — Other — 9 — — 9 Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities — (38,678 ) — 31,406 (7,272 ) Cash Flows from Financing Activities: Proceeds from revolving credit facility 28,300 — — — 28,300 Repayment to revolving credit facility (49,700 ) — — — (49,700 ) Proceeds from issuance of senior secured notes 12,500 — — — 12,500 Capital contribution 573 — — — 573 Costs incurred in restructuring (4,315 ) — — — (4,315 ) Due to affiliates 31,406 — — (31,406 ) — Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 18,764 — — (31,406 ) (12,642 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash — (26 ) — — (26 ) Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents — 1,628 2,902 — 4,530 Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period — 415 2,615 — 3,030 Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ — $ 2,043 $ 5,517 $ — $ 7,560

Nature of the Business (Details

Nature of the Business (Details) copy in Millions

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

39 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)publicationcopy

Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)

Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)

May. 05, 2015USD ($)

Mar. 31, 2015USD ($)

Jan. 30, 2015USD ($)

Jan. 20, 2015USD ($)

Sep. 30, 2014USD ($)

Sep. 08, 2014USD ($)

Mar. 31, 2014USD ($)

Feb. 28, 2014USD ($)

Oct. 02, 2013USD ($)

Jun. 30, 2011USD ($)

Dec. 31, 2010USD ($)

Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]

Revolving credit facility

$ 13,800,000

$ 14,700,000

Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity

$ 35,000,000

Number of published pubication | publication

10

Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration

$ 60,000,000

Long-term Debt

$ 321,900,000

Cash and cash equivalents

3,323,000

3,452,000

$ 7,560,000

$ 3,030,000

Available borrowing capacity

16,800,000

Subsequent Event

Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]

Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Asset

$ 60,000,000

Interest Expense

$ 35,900,000

Senior Secured Notes

Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]

Senior Notes, Noncurrent

308,053,000

309,569,000

Revolving Credit Facility

Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]

Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding

$ 13,800,000

Print Publications

Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]

Published publication, number of copy circulated per issue | copy

3.2

First Lien Notes | Senior Secured Notes

Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]

Senior Notes, Noncurrent

$ 273,175,000

275,175,000

$ 385,000,000

Debt Instrument, Exchange Amount

$ 32,000,000

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage

11.50%

Debt Instrument, Repurchased Face Amount

$ 2,000,000

55,500,000

$ 2,300,000

$ 20,000,000

Second Lien Notes

Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]

Debt Instrument, Exchange Amount

$ 94,300,000

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage

10.00%

Second Lien Notes | Senior Secured Notes

Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]

Senior Notes, Noncurrent

2,198,000

2,198,000

$ 104,900,000

Debt Instrument, Exchange Amount

$ 7,800,000

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage

13.50%

Debt Instrument, Repurchased Face Amount

600,000

New Second Lien Notes | Senior Secured Notes

Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]

Senior Notes, Noncurrent

$ 39,024,000

$ 39,024,000

Debt Instrument, Exchange Amount

$ 39,000,000

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage

7.00%

Summary of Significant Accoun30

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Inventories) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Finished product — paper, production and distribution costs of future issues	$ 100	$ 900
Inventories ($40 and $95 related to VIEs, respectively)	$ 61	$ 873

Summary of Significant Accoun31

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Concentrations) (Details) - Customer Concentration Risk - wholesalers	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Concentration Risk
Number of major wholesalers	2
Sales Revenue, Net | News Group
Concentration Risk
Concentration risk, percentage	26.00%	21.00%
Sales Revenue, Net | The Hudson Group
Concentration Risk
Concentration risk, percentage	6.00%	5.00%

Goodwill and Other Identified32

Goodwill and Other Identified Intangible Assets (Textual) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015
Goodwill
Goodwill, Impairment Loss		$ 8,900
Goodwill	$ 153,998		$ 153,998
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Period Increase (Decrease)	174,400
Amortization expense of intangible assets	8,500	1,600
Other identified intangible assets not subject to amortization	6,000		$ 180,363
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)		$ 8,500
Tradenames
Goodwill
Amortization expense of intangible assets	$ 5,800

Goodwill and Other Identified33

Goodwill and Other Identified Intangible Assets (Finite-Lived Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015
Identified intangible assets with finite lives subject to amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Period Increase (Decrease)	$ 174,400
Other identified intangible assets not subject to amortization	6,000		$ 180,363
Other identified intangibles, net	216,605		224,181
Gross Carrying Amount	264,102		88,788
Accumulated Amortization	(53,497)		(44,970)
Net	210,605		43,818
Tradenames
Identified intangible assets with finite lives subject to amortization
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 220,527		46,166
Tradenames | Minimum
Identified intangible assets with finite lives subject to amortization
Range of Lives	15 years	15 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
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
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
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 8,573		$ 7,620
Range of Lives	3 years	3 years

Goodwill and Other Identified34

Goodwill and Other Identified Intangible Assets (Expected Amortization Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Fiscal Year 2016	$ 8,565
Fiscal Year 2017	16,043
Fiscal Year 2018	15,133
Fiscal Year 2019	14,617
Fiscal Year 2020	14,501
Thereafter	141,746
Net	$ 210,605	$ 43,818

Goodwill and Other Identified35

Goodwill and Other Identified Intangible Assets (Goodwill by Reportable Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015
Goodwill
Goodwill	$ 559,004	$ 559,004
Accumulated impairment losses	(405,006)	(405,006)
Goodwill	153,998	153,998
Celebrity Brands
Goodwill
Goodwill	428,518	428,518
Accumulated impairment losses	(304,595)	(304,595)
Goodwill	123,923	123,923
Men's Active Lifestyle Group
Goodwill
Goodwill	112,296	112,296
Accumulated impairment losses	(89,336)	(89,336)
Goodwill	22,960	22,960
Corporate and Other
Goodwill
Goodwill	18,190	18,190
Accumulated impairment losses	(11,075)	(11,075)
Goodwill	$ 7,115	$ 7,115

Revolving Credit Facility (Deta

Revolving Credit Facility (Details) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended		15 Months Ended	21 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 30, 2015USD ($)
Line of Credit Facility
Borrowing capacity less outstanding letters of credits per 2010 Revolving Credit Facillity					$ 35,000
Amount borrowed under the 2010 Revolving Credit Facility	$ 33,400	$ 28,300
Amount repaid under the 2010 Revolving Credit Facility	34,300	$ 49,700
Available borrowing capacity	$ 16,800
Consolidated Leverage Ratio Upper Limit	4.75
Revolving Credit Facility
Line of Credit Facility
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding	$ 13,800
Letter of Credit
Line of Credit Facility
Outstanding letter of credit	$ 4,400
Minimum
Line of Credit Facility
Weighted-average effective interest rate under the 2010 Revolving Credit Facility	8.00%
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
Weighted-average effective interest rate under the 2010 Revolving Credit Facility	8.25%
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%
Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Line of Credit Facility
First Lien Leverage Ratio Maximum				4.5
Consolidated Leverage Ratio Upper Limit			5.5
Interest Coverage Ratio, Minimum				1.50

Senior Secured Notes Senior Sec

Senior Secured Notes Senior Secured Notes (Details) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2010
Debt Redemption Percentage
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount	$ (6,344,000)
Senior secured notes, net	308,053,000	$ 309,569,000
Senior Secured Notes
Debt Redemption Percentage
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	308,053,000	309,569,000
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount	(6,344,000)	(6,828,000)
Senior Notes, Current	0	0
Senior secured notes, net	308,053,000	309,569,000
Senior Secured Notes | First Lien Notes
Debt Redemption Percentage
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	273,175,000	275,175,000	$ 385,000,000
Senior Secured Notes | Second Lien Notes
Debt Redemption Percentage
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	2,198,000	2,198,000	$ 104,900,000
Senior Secured Notes | New Second Lien Notes
Debt Redemption Percentage
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 39,024,000	$ 39,024,000

Senior Secured Notes Schedule o

Senior Secured Notes Schedule of Future Debt Maturities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
2,016	$ 0
2,017	0
2,018	273,175
2,019	2,198
2,020	0
Thereafter	39,024
Total future maturities	314,397
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount	(6,344)
Senior secured notes, net	$ 308,053	$ 309,569

Senior Secured Notes Narrative

Senior Secured Notes Narrative and Redemption Schedule (Details) - USD ($)

1 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2015

Sep. 30, 2015

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

May. 05, 2015

Mar. 31, 2015

Jan. 20, 2015

Sep. 08, 2014

Feb. 28, 2014

Oct. 02, 2013

Jun. 30, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Debt Redemption Percentage

Paid-in-Kind Interest

$ 0

$ 4,809,000

Second Lien Notes

Debt Redemption Percentage

Interest rate per annum

10.00%

Debt Instrument, Exchange Amount

$ 94,300,000

Senior Secured Notes

Debt Redemption Percentage

Debt Instrument, Face Amount

308,053,000

$ 309,569,000

Senior Secured Notes | First Lien Notes

Debt Redemption Percentage

Debt Instrument, Face Amount

$ 273,175,000

275,175,000

$ 385,000,000

Interest rate per annum

11.50%

Debt Instrument, Repurchased Face Amount

$ 2,000,000

55,500,000

$ 2,300,000

$ 20,000,000

Redemption price

105.90%

Debt Instrument, Exchange Amount

$ 32,000,000

Senior Secured Notes | First Lien Notes | 12-month period beginning on December 15, 2014

Debt Redemption Percentage

Redemption price

105.75%

Senior Secured Notes | First Lien Notes | 12-month period beginning on December 15, 2015

Debt Redemption Percentage

Redemption price

102.875%

Senior Secured Notes | First Lien Notes | 12-month period beginning on December 15, 2016 and Thereafter

Debt Redemption Percentage

Redemption price

100.00%

Senior Secured Notes | Second Lien Notes

Debt Redemption Percentage

Debt Instrument, Face Amount

$ 2,198,000

2,198,000

$ 104,900,000

Interest rate per annum

13.50%

Debt Instrument, Repurchased Face Amount

600,000

Debt Instrument, Exchange Amount

$ 7,800,000

Senior Secured Notes | Second Lien Notes | 12-month period beginning on December 15, 2014

Debt Redemption Percentage

Redemption price

106.75%

Senior Secured Notes | Second Lien Notes | 12-month period beginning on December 15, 2015

Debt Redemption Percentage

Redemption price

103.375%

Senior Secured Notes | Second Lien Notes | 12-month period beginning on December 15, 2016 and Thereafter

Debt Redemption Percentage

Redemption price

100.00%

Senior Secured Notes | New Second Lien Notes

Debt Redemption Percentage

Debt Instrument, Face Amount

$ 39,024,000

$ 39,024,000

Interest rate per annum

7.00%

Redemption price

107.00%

Debt Instrument, Exchange Amount

$ 39,000,000

Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage of Principal Amount Redeemed

35.00%

Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage of Principal Amount Not Redeemed

65.00%

Senior Secured Notes | New Second Lien Notes | Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Three [Member]

Debt Redemption Percentage

Redemption price

107.00%

Senior Secured Notes | New Second Lien Notes | 12-month period beginning on December 15, 2014

Debt Redemption Percentage

Redemption price

103.50%

Senior Secured Notes | New Second Lien Notes | 12-month period beginning on December 15, 2015

Debt Redemption Percentage

Redemption price

100.00%

Fair Value of Financial Instr40

Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring - Senior Secured Notes - Level 2 - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015
First Lien Notes | Carrying Amount
Fair Value Disclosure
Debt	$ 273,175	$ 275,175
First Lien Notes | Fair Value
Fair Value Disclosure
Debt	281,370	282,742
Second Lien Notes | Carrying Amount
Fair Value Disclosure
Debt	2,198	2,198
Second Lien Notes | Fair Value
Fair Value Disclosure
Debt	2,288	2,337
New Second Lien Notes | Carrying Amount
Fair Value Disclosure
Debt	32,680	32,196
New Second Lien Notes | Fair Value
Fair Value Disclosure
Debt	$ 23,489	$ 33,655

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Detai

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2015USD ($)
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Valuation allowance	$ 27.1

Related Party Transactions (Det

Related Party Transactions (Details) - USD ($)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	May. 05, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Jan. 20, 2015	Feb. 28, 2014	Jun. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Roxbury Advisory, LLC
Related Party Transaction
Purchases of services	$ 50,000
Senior Secured Notes
Related Party Transaction
Debt Instrument, Face Amount		$ 308,053,000		$ 309,569,000
First Lien Notes | Senior Secured Notes
Related Party Transaction
Debt Instrument, Exchange Amount					$ 32,000,000
Debt Instrument, Repurchased Face Amount			$ 2,000,000	55,500,000		$ 2,300,000	$ 20,000,000
Debt Instrument, Face Amount		$ 273,175,000		$ 275,175,000				$ 385,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage								11.50%

Investments in Affiliates and43

Investments in Affiliates and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests (Investments) (Details)	1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Apr. 30, 2005USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Sep. 30, 2014USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Sep. 30, 2014USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2015USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Nov. 18, 2014$ / sharesshares	Dec. 31, 2013USD ($)	Feb. 28, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Schedule of Equity Method Investments, Variable Interest Entities and Subsidiaries
Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest			$ 992,000	$ 1,285,000	$ 986,000	$ 1,215,000
Common shares authorized | shares			100		100		100	100
Common stock, par value (in usd per share) | $ / shares			$ 0.0001		$ 0.0001		$ 0.0001	$ 0.0001
Radar Online, LLC
Schedule of Equity Method Investments, Variable Interest Entities and Subsidiaries
Equity method investment, ownership percentage			50.00%		50.00%
Management fee receivable			$ 2,000,000		$ 2,000,000		$ 1,894,186
Mr. Olympia, LLC | Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary
Schedule of Equity Method Investments, Variable Interest Entities and Subsidiaries
Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest					(1,000,000)	$ (1,300,000)
Mr. Olympia, LLC | Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary | Co-venturer | Trademarks
Schedule of Equity Method Investments, Variable Interest Entities and Subsidiaries
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
Mr. Olympia, LLC | Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary | Put Option
Schedule of Equity Method Investments, Variable Interest Entities and Subsidiaries
Put/call option right exercise price		$ 3,000,000
Mr. Olympia, LLC | Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary | Call Option
Schedule of Equity Method Investments, Variable Interest Entities and Subsidiaries
Put/call option right exercise price		$ 3,000,000
Odyssey Magazine Publishing Group, Inc. | Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary
Schedule of Equity Method Investments, Variable Interest Entities and Subsidiaries
Noncontrolling interest, ownership percentage by the LLC Member											50.00%
ZAM | Company
Schedule of Equity Method Investments, Variable Interest Entities and Subsidiaries
Joint venture, initial ownership percentage										51.00%
ZAM | Co-venturer
Schedule of Equity Method Investments, Variable Interest Entities and Subsidiaries
Joint venture, initial ownership percentage										49.00%
Distribution Services, Inc. [Member] | Select Media Services, LLC [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments, Variable Interest Entities and Subsidiaries
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee, Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	0.275
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee, Cash Exchanged for Membership Interest									$ 2,300,000
Distributions from affiliates					$ 1,700,000

Investments in Affiliates and44

Investments in Affiliates and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests (Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Investments in Affiliates and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	$ 1,000	$ 1,259	$ 1,000	$ 1,259
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of year			3,000	3,000
Balance, end of year	$ 4,000	$ 4,259	$ 4,000	$ 4,259

Dispositions (Details)

Dispositions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		39 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2018	Jan. 30, 2015
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration						$ 60,000
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation Disclosures [Abstract]
Net revenue		$ 12,715		$ 27,631
Pre-tax income from discontinued operations		1,338		2,872
Income tax (benefit) provision		(13)		2,876
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	$ 0	$ 1,351	$ 0	$ (4)
Subsequent Event
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Basis for Amount, Percentage					40.00%
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Asset					$ 60,000

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 11, 2010
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value	$ 470
Amount of claims filed in Anderson bankruptcy proceedings			$ 5.6
Approximate amount of claims Anderson could assert against its insiders		$ 340

Business Segment Information (S

Business Segment Information (Segment Data) (Details) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2014USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)segment	Sep. 30, 2014USD ($)segment	Mar. 31, 2015USD ($)
Segment Data
Number of Reportable Segments | segment				3	3
Operating revenues		$ 61,932	$ 61,472	$ 118,040	$ 124,810
Operating income (loss)		8,976	(20,557)	14,021	(16,401)
Depreciation and amortization		6,618	2,917	13,345	6,038
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets		0	18,458	0	18,458
Amortization of deferred rack costs				2,703	2,793
Total Assets		440,108		440,108		$ 466,025
Celebrity Brands
Segment Data
Operating revenues		43,033	42,763	83,934	89,610
Operating income (loss)		15,353	12,858	28,591	30,751
Depreciation and amortization		3,287	399	6,569	957
Amortization of deferred rack costs		1,211	1,226	2,680	2,586
Total Assets		317,059		317,059		330,850
Men's Active Lifestyle Group
Segment Data
Operating revenues		18,556	17,495	31,697	32,648
Operating income (loss)		5,697	(13,566)	8,524	(9,873)
Depreciation and amortization		964	275	1,927	528
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets		0	17,403	0	17,403
Amortization of deferred rack costs		17	10	23	28
Total Assets		86,320		86,320		86,775
Corporate and Other
Segment Data
Operating revenues		343	1,214	2,409	2,552
Operating income (loss)		(12,074)	(19,849)	(23,094)	(37,279)
Depreciation and amortization		2,367	2,243	4,849	4,553
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets		0	1,055	0	1,055
Total Assets	[1]	36,729		36,729		$ 48,400
Continuing Operations
Segment Data
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets		0	18,458	0	18,458
Amortization of deferred rack costs		$ 1,228	$ 1,236	$ 2,703	$ 2,614
[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) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2014USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)geographic_area	Sep. 30, 2014USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2015USD ($)
Geographic Data
Number of geographic areas the Company operates in | geographic_area			2
Operating revenues	$ 61,932	$ 61,472	$ 118,040	$ 124,810
Assets	440,108		440,108		$ 466,025
United States of America
Geographic Data
Operating revenues	60,383	58,710	114,904	119,017
Assets	432,843		432,843		458,197
Europe
Geographic Data
Operating revenues	1,549	$ 2,762	3,136	$ 5,793
Assets	$ 7,265		$ 7,265		$ 7,828

Capital Structure Capital Struc

Capital Structure Capital Structure (Details) - $ / shares	Sep. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Nov. 18, 2014
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock, shares authorized	100	100	100
Common stock, par value (in usd per share)	$ 0.0001	$ 0.0001	$ 0.0001
Common stock, shares issued	100	100

Supplement Condensed Consolid50

Supplement Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Balance Sheet) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 3,323	$ 3,452	$ 7,560	$ 3,030
Trade receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $3,314 and $3,281, respectively ($1 related to VIEs)	21,135	39,412
Inventories ($40 and $95 related to VIEs, respectively)	61	873
Prepaid expenses and other current assets ($1,378 and $198 related to VIEs, respectively)	18,143	11,356
Total current assets	42,662	55,093
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET:
Leasehold improvements	3,660	3,801
Furniture, fixtures and equipment	42,372	43,979
Less - accumulated depreciation	(33,310)	(30,230)
Total property and equipment, net	12,722	17,550
OTHER ASSETS:
Deferred debt costs, net	5,194	6,383
Deferred rack costs, net	4,797	4,824
Investments in affiliates	1,056	803
Other long-term assets	3,074	3,193
Due from affiliates	0	0
Total other assets	14,121	15,203
GOODWILL AND OTHER IDENTIFIED INTANGIBLE ASSETS:
Goodwill	153,998	153,998
Other identified intangibles, net	216,605	224,181
Total goodwill and other identified intangible assets, net	370,603	378,179
TOTAL ASSETS	440,108	466,025
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable ($3 and $43 related to VIEs, respectively)	9,448	15,781
Accrued expenses and other liabilities ($916 and $194 related to VIEs, respectively)	34,120	44,015
Accrued interest	10,078	10,075
Deferred revenues ($0 and $589 related to VIEs, respectively)	23,588	26,734
Total current liabilities	77,234	96,605
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Senior secured notes, net	308,053	309,569
Revolving credit facility	13,800	14,700
Other non-current liabilities	8,677	8,352
Deferred income taxes	43,409	70,747
Due to affiliates	0	0
Total liabilities	451,173	499,973
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	4,000	3,000	4,259	3,000
STOCKHOLDER'S DEFICIT (EQUITY):
Total stockholder's (deficit) equity	(15,065)	(36,948)	(51,738)	(131,973)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT	440,108	466,025
Parent
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0	0
Trade receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $3,314 and $3,281, respectively ($1 related to VIEs)	0	0
Inventories ($40 and $95 related to VIEs, respectively)	0	0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets ($1,378 and $198 related to VIEs, respectively)	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	5,194	6,383
Deferred rack costs, net	0	0
Investments in affiliates	610,545	587,126
Other long-term assets	0	0
Due from affiliates	0	0
Total other assets	615,739	593,509
GOODWILL AND OTHER IDENTIFIED INTANGIBLE ASSETS:
Goodwill	0	0
Other identified intangibles, net	0	0
Total goodwill and other identified intangible assets, net	0	0
TOTAL ASSETS	615,739	593,509
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable ($3 and $43 related to VIEs, respectively)	0	0
Accrued expenses and other liabilities ($916 and $194 related to VIEs, respectively)	0	0
Accrued interest	10,078	10,075
Deferred revenues ($0 and $589 related to VIEs, respectively)	0	0
Total current liabilities	10,078	10,075
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Senior secured notes, net	308,053	309,569
Revolving credit facility	13,800	14,700
Other non-current liabilities	0	0
Deferred income taxes	0	0
Due to affiliates	298,873	296,113
Total liabilities	630,804	630,457
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	0	0
STOCKHOLDER'S DEFICIT (EQUITY):
Total stockholder's (deficit) equity	(15,065)	(36,948)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT	615,739	593,509
Guarantors
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	2,033	1,040	2,043	415
Trade receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $3,314 and $3,281, respectively ($1 related to VIEs)	20,460	38,058
Inventories ($40 and $95 related to VIEs, respectively)	0	739
Prepaid expenses and other current assets ($1,378 and $198 related to VIEs, respectively)	22,082	16,207
Total current assets	44,575	56,044
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET:
Leasehold improvements	3,660	3,801
Furniture, fixtures and equipment	42,332	43,189
Less - accumulated depreciation	(33,288)	(29,465)
Total property and equipment, net	12,704	17,525
OTHER ASSETS:
Deferred debt costs, net	0	0
Deferred rack costs, net	4,797	4,824
Investments in affiliates	(634)	224
Other long-term assets	3,074	3,193
Due from affiliates	303,005	300,246
Total other assets	310,242	308,487
GOODWILL AND OTHER IDENTIFIED INTANGIBLE ASSETS:
Goodwill	149,488	149,488
Other identified intangibles, net	210,605	218,181
Total goodwill and other identified intangible assets, net	360,093	367,669
TOTAL ASSETS	727,614	749,725
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable ($3 and $43 related to VIEs, respectively)	9,287	15,434
Accrued expenses and other liabilities ($916 and $194 related to VIEs, respectively)	35,505	104,580
Accrued interest	0	0
Deferred revenues ($0 and $589 related to VIEs, respectively)	23,303	25,718
Total current liabilities	68,095	145,732
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Senior secured notes, net	0	0
Revolving credit facility	0	0
Other non-current liabilities	8,677	8,352
Deferred income taxes	43,080	10,250
Due to affiliates	0	0
Total liabilities	119,852	164,334
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	0	0
STOCKHOLDER'S DEFICIT (EQUITY):
Total stockholder's (deficit) equity	607,762	585,391
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT	727,614	749,725
Non Guarantors
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	1,290	2,412	5,517	2,615
Trade receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $3,314 and $3,281, respectively ($1 related to VIEs)	675	1,354
Inventories ($40 and $95 related to VIEs, respectively)	61	134
Prepaid expenses and other current assets ($1,378 and $198 related to VIEs, respectively)	1,548	636
Total current assets	3,574	4,536
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET:
Leasehold improvements	0	0
Furniture, fixtures and equipment	40	790
Less - accumulated depreciation	(22)	(765)
Total property and equipment, net	18	25
OTHER ASSETS:
Deferred debt costs, net	0	0
Deferred rack costs, net	0	0
Investments in affiliates	0	0
Other long-term assets	0	0
Due from affiliates	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, net	10,510	10,510
TOTAL ASSETS	14,102	15,071
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable ($3 and $43 related to VIEs, respectively)	161	347
Accrued expenses and other liabilities ($916 and $194 related to VIEs, respectively)	4,405	5,393
Accrued interest	0	0
Deferred revenues ($0 and $589 related to VIEs, respectively)	285	1,016
Total current liabilities	4,851	6,756
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Senior secured notes, net	0	0
Revolving credit facility	0	0
Other non-current liabilities	0	0
Deferred income taxes	26	26
Due to affiliates	4,132	4,133
Total liabilities	9,009	10,915
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	4,000	3,000
STOCKHOLDER'S DEFICIT (EQUITY):
Total stockholder's (deficit) equity	1,093	1,156
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT	14,102	15,071
Eliminations
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	$ 0	$ 0
Trade receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $3,314 and $3,281, respectively ($1 related to VIEs)	0	0
Inventories ($40 and $95 related to VIEs, respectively)	0	0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets ($1,378 and $198 related to VIEs, respectively)	(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
Investments in affiliates	(608,855)	(586,547)
Other long-term assets	0	0
Due from affiliates	(303,005)	(300,246)
Total other assets	(911,860)	(886,793)
GOODWILL AND OTHER IDENTIFIED INTANGIBLE ASSETS:
Goodwill	0	0
Other identified intangibles, net	0	0
Total goodwill and other identified intangible assets, net	0	0
TOTAL ASSETS	(917,347)	(892,280)
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable ($3 and $43 related to VIEs, respectively)	0	0
Accrued expenses and other liabilities ($916 and $194 related to VIEs, respectively)	(5,790)	(65,958)
Accrued interest	0	0
Deferred revenues ($0 and $589 related to VIEs, respectively)	0	0
Total current liabilities	(5,790)	(65,958)
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Senior secured notes, net	0	0
Revolving credit facility	0	0
Other non-current liabilities	0	0
Deferred income taxes	303	60,471
Due to affiliates	(303,005)	(300,246)
Total liabilities	(308,492)	(305,733)
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	0	0
STOCKHOLDER'S DEFICIT (EQUITY):
Total stockholder's (deficit) equity	(608,855)	(586,547)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT	$ (917,347)	$ (892,280)

Supplement Condensed Consolid51

Supplement Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Statement of Income (Loss) and Comprehensive Income (Loss)) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
OPERATING REVENUES:
Circulation	$ 38,085	$ 38,897	$ 74,247	$ 83,021
Advertising	16,023	14,149	33,885	31,500
Other	7,824	8,426	9,908	10,289
Total operating revenues	61,932	61,472	118,040	124,810
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Editorial	7,245	7,468	13,165	14,984
Production	15,818	20,196	29,781	36,545
Distribution, circulation and other costs	8,638	10,369	17,674	20,190
Selling, general and administrative	14,637	22,621	30,054	44,996
Depreciation and amortization	6,618	2,917	13,345	6,038
Total operating expenses	52,956	82,029	104,019	141,211
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)	8,976	(20,557)	14,021	(16,401)
OTHER EXPENSES:
Interest expense	(10,297)	(13,812)	(19,700)	(27,799)
Amortization of deferred debt costs	(866)	(1,623)	(1,716)	(2,057)
Other income (expense)	(39)	(15)	(39)	299
Total other expenses, net	(11,202)	(15,450)	(21,455)	(29,557)
LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	(2,226)	(36,007)	(7,434)	(45,958)
INCOME TAX BENEFIT	(1,032)	(5,879)	(30,304)	(5,147)
Income (Loss) from Consolidated Subsidiaries	0	0	0	0
NET INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS	(1,194)	(30,128)	22,870	(40,811)
INCOME (LOSS) FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, NET OF INCOME TAXES	0	1,351	0	(4)
Net income (loss)	(1,194)	(28,777)	22,870	(40,815)
LESS: NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS	(992)	(1,285)	(986)	(1,215)
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN MEDIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES	(2,186)	(30,062)	21,884	(42,030)
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Net income (loss)	(1,194)	(28,777)	22,870	(40,815)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	0	(66)	(1)	(48)
Comprehensive income (loss)	(1,194)	(28,843)	22,869	(40,863)
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(992)	(1,285)	(986)	(1,215)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN MEDIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES	(2,186)	(30,128)	21,883	(42,078)
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets	0	18,458	0	18,458
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 costs	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 EXPENSES:
Interest expense	(9,369)	(13,784)	(18,769)	(27,740)
Amortization of deferred debt costs	(866)	(1,623)	(1,716)	(2,057)
Other income (expense)	0	1	0	1
Total other expenses, net	(10,235)	(15,406)	(20,485)	(29,796)
LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	(10,235)	(15,406)	(20,485)	(29,796)
INCOME TAX BENEFIT	(7,576)	0	(7,576)	0
Income (Loss) from Consolidated Subsidiaries	473	(13,975)	34,793	(11,553)
NET INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS	(2,186)	(29,381)	21,884	(41,349)
INCOME (LOSS) FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, NET OF INCOME TAXES	0	0	0	0
Net income (loss)	(2,186)	(29,381)	21,884	(41,349)
LESS: NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS	0	0	0	0
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN MEDIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES	(2,186)	(29,381)	21,884	(41,349)
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Net income (loss)	(2,186)	(29,381)	21,884	(41,349)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	0	0	0	0
Comprehensive income (loss)	(2,186)	(29,381)	21,884	(41,349)
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	0	0
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN MEDIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES	(2,186)	(29,381)	21,884	(41,349)
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets	0	0	0	0
Guarantors
OPERATING REVENUES:
Circulation	37,961	37,636	74,101	80,286
Advertising	16,023	12,742	33,885	28,587
Other	1,018	1,837	3,077	3,310
Total operating revenues	55,002	52,215	111,063	112,183
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Editorial	6,976	7,137	12,774	14,052
Production	12,225	15,691	26,147	31,195
Distribution, circulation and other costs	8,606	9,820	17,585	18,922
Selling, general and administrative	14,263	21,836	29,444	43,422
Depreciation and amortization	6,614	2,897	13,338	5,994
Total operating expenses	48,684	75,839	99,288	132,043
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)	6,318	(23,624)	11,775	(19,860)
OTHER EXPENSES:
Interest expense	(880)	(11)	(883)	(28)
Amortization of deferred debt costs	0	0	0	0
Other income (expense)	1	(16)	1	298
Total other expenses, net	(879)	(27)	(882)	270
LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	5,439	(23,651)	10,893	(19,590)
INCOME TAX BENEFIT	6,513	(5,977)	(22,911)	(5,367)
Income (Loss) from Consolidated Subsidiaries	(553)	374	(1,111)	735
NET INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS	(1,627)	(17,300)	32,693	(13,488)
INCOME (LOSS) FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, NET OF INCOME TAXES	0	1,351	0	(4)
Net income (loss)	(1,627)	(15,949)	32,693	(13,492)
LESS: NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS	0	0	0	0
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN MEDIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES	(1,627)	(15,949)	32,693	(13,492)
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Net income (loss)	(1,627)	(15,949)	32,693	(13,492)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	0	0	0	0
Comprehensive income (loss)	(1,627)	(15,949)	32,693	(13,492)
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	0	0
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN MEDIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES	(1,627)	(15,949)	32,693	(13,492)
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets	0	18,458	0	18,458
Non Guarantors
OPERATING REVENUES:
Circulation	124	1,261	146	2,735
Advertising	0	1,407	0	2,913
Other	6,806	6,589	6,831	6,979
Total operating revenues	6,930	9,257	6,977	12,627
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Editorial	269	331	391	932
Production	3,593	4,505	3,634	5,350
Distribution, circulation and other costs	32	549	89	1,268
Selling, general and administrative	374	785	610	1,574
Depreciation and amortization	4	20	7	44
Total operating expenses	4,272	6,190	4,731	9,168
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)	2,658	3,067	2,246	3,459
OTHER EXPENSES:
Interest expense	(48)	(17)	(48)	(31)
Amortization of deferred debt costs	0	0	0	0
Other income (expense)	(40)	0	(40)	0
Total other expenses, net	(88)	(17)	(88)	(31)
LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	2,570	3,050	2,158	3,428
INCOME TAX BENEFIT	31	98	183	220
Income (Loss) from Consolidated Subsidiaries	0	0	0	0
NET INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS	2,539	2,952	1,975	3,208
INCOME (LOSS) FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, NET OF INCOME TAXES	0	0	0	0
Net income (loss)	2,539	2,952	1,975	3,208
LESS: NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS	(992)	(1,285)	(986)	(1,215)
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN MEDIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES	1,547	1,667	989	1,993
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Net income (loss)	2,539	2,952	1,975	3,208
Foreign currency translation adjustment	0	(66)	(1)	(48)
Comprehensive income (loss)	2,539	2,886	1,974	3,160
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(992)	(1,285)	(986)	(1,215)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN MEDIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES	1,547	1,601	988	1,945
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets	0	0	0	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 costs	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 EXPENSES:
Interest expense	0	0	0	0
Amortization of deferred debt costs	0	0	0	0
Other income (expense)	0	0	0	0
Total other expenses, net	0	0	0	0
LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	0	0	0	0
INCOME TAX BENEFIT	0	0	0	0
Income (Loss) from Consolidated Subsidiaries	80	13,601	(33,682)	10,818
NET INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS	80	13,601	(33,682)	10,818
INCOME (LOSS) FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, NET OF INCOME TAXES	0	0	0	0
Net income (loss)	80	13,601	(33,682)	10,818
LESS: NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS	0	0	0	0
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN MEDIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES	80	13,601	(33,682)	10,818
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Net income (loss)	80	13,601	(33,682)	10,818
Foreign currency translation adjustment	0	0	0	0
Comprehensive income (loss)	80	13,601	(33,682)	10,818
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	0	0
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN MEDIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES	80	13,601	(33,682)	10,818
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Supplement Condensed Consolid52

Supplement Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Statement of Cash Flows) (Details) - USD ($)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	$ 3,914,000	$ 24,470,000
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(90,000)	(5,114,000)
Purchases of intangible assets	(861,000)	(2,167,000)
Due from affiliates	0	0
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities	18,000	9,000
Net cash used in investing activities	(933,000)	(7,272,000)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Proceeds from revolving credit facility	33,400,000	28,300,000
Repayments of Long-term Lines of Credit	(34,300,000)	(49,700,000)
Senior secured notes repurchases	(2,000,000)	0
Redemption premium payment	(118,000)	0
Payments of debt costs	(43,000)	0
Proceeds from issuance of senior secured notes	0	12,500,000
Capital contribution	0	573,000
Costs incurred in restructuring	0	(4,315,000)
Payments to noncontrolling interest holders of Olympia	(50,000)
Due to affiliates	0	0
Net cash used in financing activities	(3,111,000)	(12,642,000)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	1,000	(26,000)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(129,000)	4,530,000
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD	3,452,000	3,030,000
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD	3,323,000	7,560,000
Parent
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	(7,274,000)	(18,764,000)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	0	0
Purchases of intangible assets	0	0
Due from affiliates	0	0
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities	0	0
Net cash used in investing activities	0	0
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Proceeds from revolving credit facility	33,400,000	28,300,000
Repayments of Long-term Lines of Credit	(34,300,000)	(49,700,000)
Senior secured notes repurchases	(2,000,000)
Redemption premium payment	(118,000)
Payments of debt costs	(43,000)
Proceeds from issuance of senior secured notes		12,500,000
Capital contribution		573,000
Costs incurred in restructuring		(4,315,000)
Payments to noncontrolling interest holders of Olympia	0
Due to affiliates	10,335,000	31,406,000
Net cash used in financing activities	7,274,000	18,764,000
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	0	0
Net (decrease) increase 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	12,260,000	40,332,000
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(90,000)	(5,114,000)
Purchases of intangible assets	(861,000)	(2,167,000)
Due from affiliates	(10,335,000)	(31,406,000)
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities	18,000	9,000
Net cash used in investing activities	(11,268,000)	(38,678,000)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Proceeds from revolving credit facility	0	0
Repayments of Long-term Lines of Credit	0	0
Senior secured notes repurchases	0
Redemption premium payment	0
Payments of debt costs	0
Proceeds from issuance of senior secured notes		0
Capital contribution		0
Costs incurred in restructuring		0
Payments to noncontrolling interest holders of Olympia	0
Due to affiliates	0	0
Net cash used in financing activities	0	0
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	1,000	(26,000)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	993,000	1,628,000
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD	1,040,000	415,000
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD	2,033,000	2,043,000
Non Guarantors
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	(1,072,000)	2,902,000
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	0	0
Purchases of intangible assets	0	0
Due from affiliates	0	0
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities	0	0
Net cash used in investing activities	0	0
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Proceeds from revolving credit facility	0	0
Repayments of Long-term Lines of Credit	0	0
Senior secured notes repurchases	0
Redemption premium payment	0
Payments of debt costs	0
Proceeds from issuance of senior secured notes		0
Capital contribution		0
Costs incurred in restructuring		0
Payments to noncontrolling interest holders of Olympia	(50,000)
Due to affiliates	0	0
Net cash used in financing activities	(50,000)	0
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	0	0
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(1,122,000)	2,902,000
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD	2,412,000	2,615,000
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD	1,290,000	5,517,000
Eliminations
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	0	0
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	0	0
Purchases of intangible assets	0	0
Due from affiliates	10,335,000	31,406,000
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities	0	0
Net cash used in investing activities	10,335,000	31,406,000
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Proceeds from revolving credit facility	0	0
Repayments of Long-term Lines of Credit	0	0
Senior secured notes repurchases	0
Redemption premium payment	0
Payments of debt costs	0
Proceeds from issuance of senior secured notes		0
Capital contribution		0
Costs incurred in restructuring		0
Payments to noncontrolling interest holders of Olympia	0
Due to affiliates	(10,335,000)	(31,406,000)
Net cash used in financing activities	(10,335,000)	(31,406,000)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	0	0
Net (decrease) increase 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