One could say the same of lobbying, but there's still a funnel from lobbying straight into government/private sector (and vice versa, depending on who you ask).

One could say the same of lobbying, but there's still a funnel from lobbying straight into government/private sector (and vice versa, depending on who you ask). Whether you like it or not, entertainers produce goods or entertainment-related services within an economy. That's the definition of an industry.