Fans aren’t the only ones concerned about all of the cameras following the Gosselin children around on Jon & Kate Plus Eight.  The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry is checking to make sure that there aren't any laws being broken!  While viewers seem to think that it might be time to give the kids some privacy- especially while Jon and Kate work out their marital woes, the Department of Labor is concerned about the children's safety. 

Troy Thompson, Spokesman for the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry told me that after receiving a complaint an investigation has now been opened into whether any child labor laws are being broken. 

In a statement to Showbiz Tonight, a TLC Spokeswoman says,

“TLC fully complies with all applicable laws and regulations.  Jon and Kate + 8 is no exception.  For an extended period of time, we have been engaged in cooperative discussions and supplied all requested information to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor.  We will continue to engage the appropriate officials and meet any standards or regulations that are applicable to TLC productions.”

We will have much more on this developing story tonight on Showbiz Tonight at 11pm Eastern and Pacific on HLN.

He's no stranger to the genre. Tom Hanks, star of "Angels & Demons," is returning to World War II with a new documentary titled "Beyond All Boundaries." And singer Barbra Streisand is writing her first book. "A Passion for Design," due out in 2010, features her love for American architecture between 1790 and 1904.

Plus "Spider-Man" star Willem Dafoe and "24" actor Jon Voight will be honored in Las Vegas on June 14. CNN's KJ Matthews has more on these tidbits in today's buzz:

“Daddy, I don’t want you to leave anymore.”

An adorable little girl in braids hugs her father at her fifth birthday party as they share a bittersweet, private moment. It is a heartbreaking scene for any child whose parents are going through a difficult time in their marriage but for this little girl things are more complicated because her life is being played out in front of the entire nation.

The little girl in question is Alexis Gosselin and she is one of the stars of Jon & Kate Plus Eight.  Her parents are in the center of a media storm as allegations of affairs on both sides fly left and right and the scene is from the season premiere of their reality TV show.

When the Gosselin sextuplets were born in 2004 they became overnight celebrities. Jon and Kate were already parents to twins Cara and Mady and their brood had grown to eight overnight.  TLC followed the family for a series of documentary specials and public interest was so high that a weekly television series followed soon after.

Jon and Kate said that they originally wanted to do the show to keep a record of their children growing up- all of the memories and pictures that they wouldn’t be able to get themselves.  It appears that now the show is recording the downfall of a marriage- are viewers still going to want to watch that? The season premiere had record ratings, but the format was drastically different than the usual episodes and fans were taken aback by the shift in focus away from the children and onto Jon and Kate.

The larger question still remains- is it fair for Jon and Kate to be putting their children in front of the camera during this difficult time? What do you think?

Paul Petersen, the President of A Minor Consideration, a children’s advocacy group and former child actor himself joined us on Showbiz Tonight for a fired up debate!

Kanye West's new book "Thank you, and You're Welcome" is a 52-page book of "Kanyeisms," according to Amazon.com. The Web site's description says it contains "the creative, humorous, and insightful philosophies and anecdotes used in creating his path to success. It captures the same wit, playful irony, and piercing insight found abundant in his lyrics."

John Krasinski, best known for his role as Jim Halpert in the U.S. version of "The Office," is starring in two new films. The first one, "Away We Go," comes out in June. The other is an untitled Nancy Meyers romantic comedy starring Alec Baldwin and Meryl Streep.

CNN's Jennifer Wolfe has more on these tidbits (and what Philip Seymour Hoffman is up to next!) in today's buzz:

“I ain’t a monster.”

That’s Chris Brown’s message to his fans as he speaks out for the first time on camera since his February arrest after allegedly beating Rihanna. In a homemade video shot by Brown and his friend Bow Wow the singer talks directly to the camera.

“Everybody that’s haters, they just been haters. All my real fans, I love you all, I ain’t a monster.”

Brown allegedly attacked Rihanna the night before the Grammy Awards after leaving Clive Davis’ Annual Pre-Grammy Party together.  Pictures later surfaced of a badly beaten Rihanna and both parties have kept relatively mum until now.  The next court hearing in the case is tomorrow.

When Showbiz Tonight contacted Chris Brown’s representative for a statement we received “no comment."

What do you think? Should he have spoken out now or waited until his court case was settled?

For more of Chris Brown’s video- and if he might be planning a comeback- tune in to Showbiz Tonight at 11pm Eastern and Pacific on HLN.  Don’t miss it!

Can it be called "Textgate"?

Some of the "Lambs," as the hardcore Adam Lambert fans are known, are up in arms over reports that "American Idol" winner Kris Allen may have gotten a voting boost courtesy of show sponsor, AT&T.

The New York Times reported that representatives from AT&T provided free phones and lessons on how to "power text" at  two fan parties held in support of  Allen in his home state of Arkansas.

Fans of the show could only text in their votes via AT&T's mobile network, and employees reportedly provided demo phones and taught party attendees how to to send 10 or more text messages  at the press of a single button, which is known as "power texting." The story was first reported in an article in The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.

According to the Times, AT& T released a statement Tuesday. “In Arkansas, we were invited to attend the local watch parties organized by the community," a spokesman for the company said. "A few local employees brought a small number of demo phones with them and provided texting tutorials to those who were interested.”

Lambert fans apparently were not afforded the same opportunity.

Fox has so far declined to comment.

At the finale, "Idol" host Ryan Seacrest did not announce how many votes separated Allen and Lambert. Moreover, there were initial reports of a huge amount of votes coming out of Arkansas.

But was Allen's home state also his swing state? We may never know.

Was the final vote fair? Post your comments below or head over to iReport to share video of your reaction.

(Update, 10:25 a.m. Thursday: Here's the "Showbiz Tonight" panel on the controversy:

Tell us what you think. )

–Lisa Respers France, CNN.com writer

Oscar-winner Al Pacino knows how to play intense, calculating men, and his new role will only enhance that ability. Pacino will be portraying Dr. Jack Kevorkian, a.k.a. "Dr. Death," in an upcoming HBO film titled "You Don't Know Jack."

Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley memorabilia is going on sale - you can even buy Presley's prescription medicine bottles. And if you're really rolling in the dough, feel free to purchase the $2.3 million home that was featured in the film "Ferris Bueller's Day Off."

CNN's Doug Hyde has more on these tidbits in today's buzz:

Season five of Jon & Kate Plus Eight premiered last night to record ratings.  Jon and Kate Gosselin celebrated their sextuplets' fifth birthday as paparazzi waited in the woods trying to snap photos of the troubled couple.  The show, which normally centers on the everyday chaos of life with eight kids, suddenly focused on a crumbling marriage.

Today, Jon and Kate put out this statement:

"As many couples do, we are navigating a very difficult time. Our current situation brings us together around the children and some times sets us apart. We keep our faith that we will make the right decisions for our
family."

Did you watch last night's premiere? Did the show focus too much on Jon and Kate’s marriage and not enough on the Gosselin kids that you have come to love over the last four seasons?  Should Jon and Kate even be putting their kids in front of the camera during such a difficult time in their family?

We’ve got your burning questions coming up on Showbiz Tonight at 11pm Eastern and Pacific on HLN- don’t miss it!

Update, Wednesday 10:15 a.m. ET: Here's how Showbiz Tonight's panel reacted to the "Jon & Kate" news:

Post your thoughts below.

"American Idol" finalists Adam Lambert and Kris Allen performed with the legendary band Queen during the show's finale on May 20. But it was Lambert who caught Queen's eye - one band member told Rolling Stone magazine they were hoping to have a "meaningful conversation" with the young singer. Queen hasn't had a permanent lead vocalist since the death of Freddie Mercury in 1991.

And Academy Award nominee Melissa Leo will be a mother to boxing half-brothers Dicky Eklund and Mickey Ward in the film "The Fighter." The brothers will be played by Mark Walhberg and Christian Bale. Plus Billy Joel is being sued by his former drummer; the drummer says Joel owes him money.

CNN's KJ Matthews has more on these tidbits in today's buzz:

According to news reports, Jay Bennett, the multi-instrumentalist and producer who was a part of the band Wilco for many years, has died. He was 45.

He died in his sleep, according to friend Edward Burch.

Bennett joined Wilco when the band toured for its first album, "A.M." He and band leader Jeff Tweedy became a creative - and combustible - combination, combining forces for "Being There," the band's pop masterpiece "Summerteeth" and the challenging follow-up, "Yankee Hotel Foxtrot."

But the pair was soon at odds, as detailed in the film "I Am Trying to Break Your Heart." The Chicago Tribune's Greg Kot, in a heartfelt appreciation, quotes Bennett as saying he wasn't surprised. "I wasn't blindsided. I saw it coming," he said. "My enthusiasm had been waning, and apparently that was the case for the rest of the band, too.”

Bennett had recently sued Tweedy, claiming unpaid royalties for his music and his appearance in the movie.

The cause of death was not known. An autopsy was being performed, according to Burch.

– From news reports