n. A form of programming (cinematic, television, live action, etc.) that provides both information and entertainment; also known as soft news, the information in infotainment programming consists of mostly celebrity news and human drama.
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n. a film or TV program presenting the facts about a person or event
Word Usage
"The latest victim of infotainment is education and specifically, the scrutiny of teachers."