In sad, but not wholly unexpected news, the Gossip Girl spinoff starring Brittany Snow as a younger version of Lily van der Woodsen coming of age in 1980s L.A. has officially been nixed from the CW's plans for this fall, according to a report today on EW.com.

The new Melrose Place, Vampire Diaries and Beautiful Life got the nod instead. With three spots to fill in its fall lineup, the CW said thanks, but no thanks to the Gossip Girl spinoff, which we saw a glimpse of May 11, as well as a second season of Privileged.

What can you do. At least the Gossip Girl season finale was awesome.

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