Entertainment is a form of activity that holds the attention and interest of an audience or gives pleasure and enjoyment. It could be an idea or an act, but it is more likely to be one of those activities or events that have developed over thousands of years specifically for the purpose of holding the attention of an audience.
Although people’s attention is held by different things because individuals have different preferences, most forms of entertainment are recognizable and familiar. Storytelling, music, drama, dance and performance of various kinds are present in all cultures and were supported in royal courts and evolved over time into sophisticated forms being available to all citizens. This process has been accelerated in modern times by the entertainment industry which records and sells entertainment products. Entertainment evolves and can be adapted to suit any scale, from an individual who chooses a personal pastime from a vast array of pre-recorded products; for a customized banquet for two; For any size or type of party with appropriate music and dancing; to perform for thousands; And also for a global audience.