Tori Spelling Visits "Smallville"

(CBS)  Tori Spelling guest will star as a gossip columnist in the Jan. 11 episode of The CW's "Smallville," the network has announced.

The "Beverly Hills 90210" alum plays Linda Lake, a sneaky columnist who writes a story that exposes Lana's reservations about marrying Lex when she uses special powers to overhear a private conversation.

Series star Tom Welling directs the episode, entitled "Hydro."

The 33-year-old actress will also appear in the upcoming comedy "Kiss The Bride."

Spelling, the daughter of late TV titan Aaron Spelling, is expecting a baby boy in March.