1. A 26-foot-tall bronze sculpture of an elephant standing on its trunk by Miquel Barcelo was unveiled today on the southeast corner of Union Square in New York City. The work is eerily similar to Daniel Furman's "Wursa" taxidermy/sculpture exhibited in Paris at the Palais de Tokyo in 2008. Apparently the feat could be accomplished in space at a distance of 18,000 kilometers from the Earth.2. Facebook edges out toilets on survey of "things you can't live without." (Daily Mail via Gizmodo)
3. Crystal Castles is playing a free show with House of House on Thursday, September 15, 9 p.m., at Good Units (356 West 58th Street). RSVP here.
4. James Franco bought a portrait of himself made of yarn that was created by a 13-year-old Canadian fan. (zap2it)
5. Despite the recession, sales of Botox are up 13% so far this year. (FT)
6. Justin Bieber says he sometimes wears women's jeans "because they fit me...whatever works, works." (Daily Telegraph)
