Kate Hudson and Lance Armstrong called it quits this weekend after a three-month romance that went public when they were spotted in Austin, Texas in mid-May, Usmagazine.com exclusively reports.

“There was no drama or ugliness – They just decided to end things,” a source close to the couple tells Us. “There is no hatred, just sadness.”

The pair quickly became inseparable with sightings of them in Austin, New York and Los Angeles – though both dodged questions about their relationship.

In the short time they were together, the 29-year-old actress was seen with the 36-year-old cyclist at many of his races and events, including his three-day Lance Armstrong Livestrong Summit in Columbus, Ohio this past weekend.

It was at the conference that Hudson and Armstrong decided to go their separate ways, a source tells Us.

Each had introduced the other to family. Hudson’s mom Goldie Hawn gave what seemed to be her approval at a July 1 lunch at The Ivy at the Shore. Also, Hudson’s four-year-old son Ryder went to a Father’s Day brunch with Armstrong — and dad Chris Robinson – in June.

A rep for Armstrong had no comment while a rep for Hudson could not be reached.

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The role Kate Hudson will play in her movie musical debut was written especially for her.

Her Nine character – a Vogue magazine writer called Stephanie – didn’t feature in the original Broadway show.

Director Rob Marshall explains, “Her revelatory skills as a singer and a dancer lead to the creation of the role.”
Nine composer Maury Yeston has even written a new song just for Hudson.

The actress will join Daniel Day-Lewis, Nicole Kidman, Penelope Cruz, Marion Cotillard, Dame Judi Dench and Sophia Loren in the film adaptation of the hit show, inspired by Federico Fellini’s autobiographical film 8.

Javier Bardem and Catherine Zeta-Jones have already quit the project – making way for Day-Lewis and Kidman respectively.

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Kate Hudson has beat off fierce competition to land a leading role in the big screen version of hit Broadway musical Nine.

The Fool’s Gold beauty beat rival actresses Sienna Miller and Anne Hathaway to win the role of fashion journalist Stephanie.

Hudson joins a host of Hollywood heavyweights, with Oscar winners Daniel Day-Lewis, Marion Cotillard, Nicole Kidman and Judi Dench all taking starring roles in the movie.

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Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey are planning another movie together – a remake of Foul Play.

Ironically, Hudson’s mother Goldie Hawn starred in the original 1978 comedy.

Hudson and McConaughey have played lovers in Fool’s Gold and How To Lose A Guy in 10 Days.
The actress confirms negotiations have started about the new film project but “we don’t even have a writer yet”.

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Lance Armstrong and Kate Hudson seen leaving Lance’s apartment in midtown on his way to make an appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman in New York City.

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