LADY GAGA is giving $1 million to the Hurricane Sandy relief effort.  Of course, we only know this because she ANNOUNCED IT ON HER WEBSITE.

She said, "If it wasn't for NYC: the Lower East Side, Harlem, the Bronx and Brooklyn, I would not be the woman or artist that I am today.  New York is relentless ambition, a drive to succeed, a place where there is a natural pursuit of diversity through compassion.  Please accept this gift on behalf of myself, my parents Joe and Cynthia, my sister Natali;  with our deepest gratitude New York for raising us.  Thank you for helping me build my spirit.  I will now help you rebuild yours."