Entertaiment is a broad genre of creative expression that can bring joy, stimulate learning and may have negative impacts if unregulated. It is also a powerful force for social change as witnessed by the resurgence of independent recording artists, producers and filmmakers who now enjoy thriving businesses in a once declining industry. This is largely due to the fact that entertainment has the ability to transcend traditional boundaries of art, culture and media. However, what appears to be entertainment for one group may be considered work or even an act of cruelty for another. This is why the definition of entertaiment must be based on individual perception.