Elite Model Management

Words like "legend" and "visionary" are often overused--especially in the fashion world. But both would accurately describe modeling agent John Casablancas, who died Saturday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil of cancer, the New York Times is reporting. He was 70. If the glamorous supermodel era of the '80s and '90s could be attributed to one person, it would be Casablancas. But his career was shrouded in almost as much controversy as it was glamor.

A-Listers Reportedly Want to Wear Victoria Beckham to the Oscars: Oh Posh, you've come a long way from being that one Spice Girl who barely sings. Michelle Williams recently walked the red carpet in a piece from the new Victoria by Victoria Beckham line, and now it's rumored that A-listers like Gwyneth Paltrow, Charlize Theron, and Cameron Diaz are eyeing the designer to outfit them for the biggest night in Hollywood. {Fashion Magazine} Lady Gaga to Launch Social Networking Site: So her stans have a safe haven to pay due homage to their Mother Monster, Lady Gaga is developing a new "community" website. Littlemonsters.com isn't operational yet, but you can submit your name and e-mail address to the site so you may be among the first to have access to the site once it's up. {AOL Music} John Galliano Out and About: Beyoncé isn't the only celeb to re-emerge from the depths. John Galliano was spotted at his friend DJ Jeremy Healy's 50th birthday in London. Sources say the designer was "quiet" and "reserved." {Page Six}