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Entertaiment can mean any activity or event that provides amusement, a sense of fulfillment, or a feeling of pleasure. It can range from an individual choosing personal entertainment from the now huge variety of available pre-recorded products; to a banquet adapted for two; to a party designed to celebrate any occasion; to spectacles intended for thousands and even for a global audience. Some forms of entertainment have a serious purpose as in the case of ceremonies, celebrations, religious festivals, and satire. The fall 2011 issue of T E News (Ten Entertainment News) explored the concept of entertainment and its various forms and purposes.