Entertaiment is an umbrella term for all of the many forms that entertainment can take. It can be anything from art and music to video games and sports. It can bring joy and promote learning, or it can have negative effects if not properly regulated. What is considered entertaining to one person may not be entertaining to another. The familiar forms of entertainment have the ability to cross multiple media and remain popular for a long time.
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