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Entertaiment is a broad category that includes any activity affording pleasure, diversion, or amusement. Solving the daily crossword puzzle is an entertaining pastime for many people. A ball is an entertaining event.

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The music industry is a fascinating study of entertainment. The slick idol factory production, ruthless marketing, polished idols and company stans are all part of the equation. Then you add aggressive artistic experimentation both musically and visually, a cult-like following among a small number of fans and a lack of success with the general public.

Despite these factors, the industry continues to thrive. The reason? It turns out that entertainment isn’t the same thing as enjoyment.