What Is Entertaiment?

Entertaiment is anything that entertains, or holds people’s attention and gives them pleasure. It includes the performing arts, such as theater and dance; visual arts, like film and art exhibitions; media entertainment, including television shows and video games; and sporting events. Entertainment can make people happy, or even create euphoric states, such as when they are watching a good movie or attending a concert. It can also make people sad or scared, and it can have negative effects if it is not well regulated.

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