Entertaiment is a broad term whose definition has shifted with the times. A single individual may now choose personal entertainment from a huge range of pre-recorded media; a couple may entertain at home with a banquet; a crowd can be entertained by a performance or event; and a group can enjoy themselves together through a ritual, ceremony, or social festival.

While the economic downturn has made businesses more cautious, consumers remain interested in bargain hunting online and downloading independent music through file sharing programs to load their iPods. Despite the economy, many artists and entrepreneurs continue to make their livings through the pursuit of the arts.