Natalie Portman Loves The New York Times

Natalie Portman keeps abreast of today’s current events, using a copy of The New York Times to shield herself from paparazzi at LAX airport in Los Angeles on Wednesday (the day after Christmas). The 26-year-old was seen stopping off at the bathroom for a quick peepee break.

On a related note, who really pays for content that’s already free online? The LA Times has an article about free news online costing journalism dearly. Said one 15-year-old student: “If I want to read a newspaper, I go online, but I wouldn’t pay for it. Our generation doesn’t pay for things on the Internet.”

Ms. Portman‘s vegan shoe line arrives February 2008 and is expected to run about $200/pair.