I think there is an "entertainment" reader in some broad sense. There are many physical tabloids, online tabloids, and buzzfeed-style bloggers online that cater to this reader. I would also lump in the cocktail party knowledge[0] seekers into this category, as they are seeking knowledge for fun or entertainment. And a few other groups that spend time online for no other purpose than their amusement.

I want this to not come off as condescending in text, I know that tabloids do not have the best reputation for their content. But I think there is a lot of value in emotional well-being, of which entertainment is a part. So I do not pretend to know whether Google promoting more of this type of content over hard technicals is a change for better or worse, just observing the shift I see from my perspective.

[0] https://danluu.com/cocktail-ideas/