News-ertainment

News that is not in service of reporting facts, but rather keeping viewers for longer periods of time.

FOX TV: "Tonight at 7pm, we answer the question- City Parks, are they a needless drain on resources? More later"
Joe Schmo: "Man, everyone knows that people use these parks. I'm so tired of News-ertainment"

by Edgy Teen April 6, 2021

newsertainment

n. 1. Mindless information about an entertainer or show that is portrayed as news.

"In our top story: Cody was voted off the island this week in a stunning upset during tonight's episode of survivor..."

by Stephen Metrulas September 24, 2004