Reality TV convention planned for next year

[August 05, 2010]  LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Reality TV fans are getting their own convention.

Billboard and The Hollywood Reporter owner e5 Global Media announced Thursday it was producing the first-ever Reality Rocks Expo at the Los Angeles Convention Center next April. Billed as "the ultimate reality TV fan experience," the three-day event will celebrate all forms of non-scripted TV.

Organizers of the expo said fans will be able to interact with contestants, judges, hosts and other reality TV personalities. The convention will also include autograph sessions, performances and an awards show. The event's honorary advisory committee includes "American Idol" judge Randy Jackson and "The Biggest Loser" executive producer J.D. Roth.

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