The CW is deep in contracts negotiations and is finalizing the paperwork for renewing Gossip Girl, 90210, Smallville, Supernatural and The Vampire Diaries.

Expect official announcements for each later this month!

As we previously reported, a new season of Gossip Girl is all but confirmed. Despite modest rating, the show remains a critical and commercial success.

End of story.

Our favorite Upper East Side drama lives on!

As for other CW shows on the bubble, messy contract negotations have One Tree Hill in limbo. Soapnet has the option of renewing it if the CW cancels.

The network is very happy with Life Unexpected so far but is waiting for more data but it is leaning heavily on renewal. It is likely to be back midseason.

The fate of Melrose Place will be known in May but it's questionable at best.

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