A lot of people watching ABC's Election Night coverage came to the conclusion that DIANE SAWYER was HAMMERED. But a source says Diane wasn't drunk . . . she was TIRED . . . quote, "To be very clear, she absolutely wasn't drunk, but she was extremely tired from an exhausting work schedule. "Diane often jokes that she doesn't need a lot of sleep and is always extremely professional. She worked all weekend preparing for the election and covering the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy." Meanwhile, Diane herself Tweeted, quote, "Read your tweets the good, the bad, and the funny. See you on @ABCWorldNews."

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, quote, "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."

JERMAINE JACKSON has filed papers to legally change his last name to JACKSUN. In his petition, he says he's doing it for, quote, "artistic" reasons. And that's all we know.