Lots of fall television spoilers have been floating across the internet this summer, whetting our appetite for new episodes.  Glancing at each of The CW’s ten programs, we’ve chosen at least one intriguing storyline that should drive viewers to their nearest watercooler or chat room next month.  

90210:   Ready for some rockin’ and rollin’, West Coast style?  An earthquake jolts the Hills right away, but will that be enough to distract Naomi from her creepy teacher…who’s still very much around after the assault. 

Gossip Girl:   Two new babes steal the limelight—and that’s not easy with this cast.  Katie Cassidy latches onto Nate, but producers say she’ll also bring ‘nice, juicy trouble.’  Across town, Dan tends to Georgina’s baby, wondering how he became a papa. 

One Tree Hill:   What could be more dramatic than Clay and Quinn sprawled in pools of blood, with gun-toting whacko Katie still on the loose?  Might have been the series’ most heart-stopping season finale thus far. 

Life Unexpected:   In a stroke of programming genius, the Oct. 12 episode will feature a CW crossover, with One Tree Hill songbirds Haley and Mia (Cleveland’s Kate Voegele) trekking to Portland for Cate and Ryan’s radio concert promotion.            

America’s Next Top Model:   Venice and Milan…and a contestant who boasts “the smallest waist in the world.”  

Hellcats:   It’s a new show, so there’s much to reveal.  But judging from the promo trailers, Heather Hemmens (pictured) is more than an injured cheerleader.  She’s a Mean Girl.  And every pep squad dorm needs a backstabbing Mean Girl. 

The Vampire Diaries:   Seeing Katherine lop off four of David Anders’ fingers was frightening and gruesome.  The good news is Elena’s dad may well have survived the attack, says E! Online.  And doctors are doing wonders with re-attachment. 

Nikita:   Another freshman series, and this one’s working outside the box.  Expect action and suspense from the opening credits, but it’s an off-the-wall twist at the end that has bloggers abuzz.      

Smallville:   Nothing’s gonna be held back this season—it’s advisable to catch every episode.  Fan favorite Chloe will be missing for part of the year, throwing new beau Oliver for a loop.  But apparently her absence is tied to some new headgear: Dr. Fate’s helmet!  

Supernatural:   The new emphasis on family and monster mythology will be entertaining, but the highlight could be the Winchesters’ satirical send-up of the vampires from Twilight and Vampire Diaires.

The new fall TV season begins in just over four weeks, and many CW series are making guest appearance headlines.  Here’s the latest round of casting mayhem: 

Sebastian Roche (Fringe) is already at work on Supernatural.  Might he be the new angel who’s gone a bit rogue?  TVG describes the seraph as an “attractive charmer who appears slightly manic on the surface, but carries a great sadness.”    

Sahar Biniaz (pictured) has landed the role of Shayera in the second episode of Smallville.  Her alter-ego is Hawkgirl, the wife of Justice Society leader Hawkman (Michael Shanks, who is returning).  This may be a flashback scene, since Hawkgirl had been killed in battle when the superhero team appeared last season.  The stunning Sahar was the first runner-up to be Canada’s rep in the Miss Universe pageant.  

Courtney Ford hopes for an extended stay on The Vampire Diaires.  She’ll play a mysterious grad student at Duke who assists Alaric, Damon and Elena in digging up Isobel’s research on vampires and werewolves.  Exec producer Kevin Williamson teased EW that the role “could evolve into this massive storyline, or we could gut her like a fish.”  Courtney is best-known as the daughter of the deceased Trinity killer (Akron’s John Lithgow) on Dexter, and she’s married to big-screen Superman Brandon Routh.

Allie Bertram was recently added to the cast of Hellcats.  Sounds like she’ll be a member of the rival college cheerleading team—surely the claws come out, right?  The 21-year-old was a runner-up on the first season of a TV dance competition, so the transition to this aerobic workout should be smooth.  

Kyle Riabko and Scheana Marie will quickly make their presence felt on 90210.  A Canadian pop singer and Broadway star (Spring Awakening), Kyle’s on board for an unusual romance.  Scheana, meanwhile, may follow in the West Beverly pill-pushing steps of George (Kellan Lutz) and Jasper (Zach Sherman).

#1:    Baze (Kristoffer Polaha, pictured) on Life Unexpected
#4:    Seely Booth (David Boreanaz) on Bones
#9:    Nathan Scott (James Lafferty) on One Tree Hill
#10:  John Winchester (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) on Supernatural
#15:  Tom Scavo (Doug Savant) on Desperate Housewives
#17:  Harry Wilson (Rob Estes) on 90210
#20:  Rufus Humphrey (Matthew Settle) on Gossip Girl 

Forbes employs a more formulaic strategy in assembling its list of the “World’s 100 Most Powerful Celebrities.”  Measurements include earnings and media exposure across all platforms.  Noticeably absent from this year’s rankings are Tyra Banks, who appeared on the previous four compilations, and Will Smith (Fresh Prince), who claimed the #11 position in 2009.  Here are the WBNX stars who placed this year: 

#25:   Tyler Perry (House of Payne)
#26:   Jennifer Aniston (Friends)
#78:   Steve Carell  (The Office)
#84:   Ray Romano  (Everybody Loves Raymond)
#92:   Eva Longoria Parker  (Desperate Housewives)
#94:   George Lopez (George Lopez Show)
#100:   Mariska Hargitay  (Law & Order: SVU)

Evan Ross will undoubtedly bring some much needed edge to 90210.  The 21-year-old son of music legend Diana Ross, Evan immediately catches the eye of Annie (Shenae Grimes), but we wouldn’t be surprised to see him linked with singer Adrianna (Jessica Lowndes), since he’s a budding R&B artist himself.  The young film star has won acclaim for his early roles, quickly establishing himself as one of Hollywood’s most in-demand faces on the big screen.  Evan’s casting is a huge coup for 90210.   

Emma Caulfield.  The name alone sends Buffy the Vampire Slayer fans into a frenzy.  As Xander’s comical demon/girlfriend “Anya,” she was a favorite throughout the final five seasons.  This fall, Emma moves into the financial fishtank on Life Unexpected, working with Baze’s father in investments and—dare we say?—developing a crush on the boss’s son.  If you’re keeping track at home, that’s three new women (plus Cate) with an eye on Kristoffer Polaha.  Series creator Liz Tigelaar wasn’t kidding when she promised a much larger show for Season Two.

Jeff Hephner and Laurie Metcalf stole the show on last season’s short-lived CW drama, Easy Money.  Will he now steal the cheerleading coach (Sharon Teal) away from her longtime beau, D.B. Woodside, on Hellcats?  Yeah, that seems like the plan.  Jeff is the new football coach at Lancer University, where the pigskin is king, and we’re thrilled that this talented actor is back home on the network.  

Cindy Sampson is not exactly a household name, but she’s Dean Winchester’s go-to girl for affairs of the heart on Supernatural.  Dean showed up on her doorstep in the season finale, and when the spookshow reboots in September, we’ll have jumped ahead a year—during which Dean lived a “normal” life with Lisa and little Ben, unaware that Sam is alive and hunting.  Trust us, this is one premiere you don’t wanna miss.    

Taylor Kinney joins The Vampire Diaries as the brother of deceased Mayor Lockwood.  He’s well-versed in the family secret—howling at the moon, yellow eyes, rabid temper—and will drop the bombshell on nephew Tyler (Michael Trevino).  A recent series regular on Trauma, Taylor is also remembered for his nighttime soap, Fashion House.

D.B. Woodside has been cast as the cheerleading team doctor and live-in boyfriend of coach Vanessa (Sharon Teal) on Hellcats. Think he’ll notice her eyes have wandered lately toward the football coach?  D.B. played Principal Wood in the final season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and eventually rose to the office of U.S. President on 24.

Arielle Kebbel will make Baze’s heart race a bit faster as his new bartender on Life Unexpected.  The pin-up model got her showbiz break as Dean’s (Jared Padalecki) wife, Lindsay, on Gilmore Girls.  And CW fans enjoyed her twist last year as Stefan’s oldest friend, Lexi, on The Vampire Diaries.

Amy Price-Francis completes the new love triangle on Life Unexpected.  First she wedges onto Cate and Ryan’s radio show as a conservative know-it-all; then she, too, makes a move on Baze.  Will any of this stir up jealousy in Cate?  The British actress just finished a two-year run opposite Benjamin Bratt on The Cleaner.

Shaun Sipos (Michael Mancini’s estranged son, David, on Melrose Place) is a hot new teacher on Life Unexpected.  Could Lux (Britt Robertson) soon be distracted from Bug and Jones?  Reports hint at a strong schoolgirl crush!  Shaun has a long affiliation with the network, having begun his career in 2001 as the star jock on The WB comedy, Maybe It’s Me.

Corin Nemec is the Winchester boys’ condescending cousin, Christian, on Supernatural.  He’ll show up in the second episode and recur throughout the season.  Expect a lot of family revelations this year!  Corin is best known as the star of Parker Lewis Can’t Lose and his later role as “Jonas” on Stargate SG-1.