This story is so fantastical, we're tempted to couch it in a variety of "Law & Order"-esque disclaimers, but the New York Post reports that seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong was "unable to be seated" at an exclusive New York restaurant this weekend.

Armstrong and current flame Kate Hudson reportedly showed up at Rao's, tried to get one of Rao's 10 tables and were turned away.

Rao's is so exclusive that you've gotta reserve months--or even years--in advance, even if you're super-famous. We're not much for biking, but you'd think a guy that can pull Ashley Olsen could get a two-top for dinner. Guess not!

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While Americans braved $4-plus-per-gallon prices at the pump--or watched people spend tons of gas money at the Indy 500--celebs flocked to the tiny principality of Monaco for a weekend away. Whether they were attending the Formula 1 race, like Nicole Scherzinger of the Pussycat Dolls, or otherwise occupied, stars alone or in pairs made the best of the holiday.

Kate Hudson relaxed in Monte Carlo with her new fling, racer Lance Armstrong, while newlyweds Jay-Z and Beyonce looked like they weren't having such a good time outside of their hotel. (Maybe they couldn't get tickets to Indiana Jones 4!)

Monaco is shaping up to be a very popular destination for celebs in 2008. In May, Bono celebrated his 48th birthday there, and Brangelina took the kids for a family vacation. Another advantage to this tiny principality? It's close enough to Cannes that stars can run over (in private helicopters, natch!) and catch a film or two.

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· Monaco Travel coverage [Jaunted]
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When visiting a new place, a lot of people will check out museums, historic landmarks or even the local shopping. Usually not on the list? Local schools, unless you're running for president. But Ashley Olsen apparently made a special stop in an Austin, Texas school this week as a guest of her new boyfriend Lance Armstrong's daughter. Guess show and tell has gotten a lot flashier since we wore short pants.

Lance and Ashley have been keeping their relationship rather private in New York City, making out at private parties but eschewing the long brunches and matinees popular among other couples. Apparently they thought the word would never get out if they appeared together in Texas... oops. If only Ashley could have brought her twin Mary-Kate down there, maybe the little Armstrong would have gotten extra credit.

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· Ashley Olsen Brought In For Show And Tell [The Superficial]
· Lance Armstrong Hits LA With Paris Hilton [Jaunted]
· Celeb Travel coverage [Jaunted]

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