Ike Turner's Death Ruled an Overdose + More

* Rock icon Ike Turner died of a cocaine overdose, it was announced on Wednesday. The San Diego County medical examiner said an autopsy revealed a history of cardiovascular disease and emphysema, contributing to Turner's December 12th death.

* Travis Barker has sued the Rockstar energy drink company, claiming it used his picture to sell their product without his consent. The former Blink-182 and current +44 drummer is seeking unspecified punitive and statutory damages.

* Yeah Yeah Yeahs frontwoman Karen O has been asked by director and ex-boyfriend Spike Jonze to write "songs and other pieces of music" for his big-screen adaptaion of 'Where the Wild Things Are.' The film is expected to be released later this year.

* Faith Hill is recovering from knee surgery, which she underwent last week. According to her publicist, the operation was "the result of an old knee injury suffered while playing softball in high school and normal wear and tear over the years." The injured knee in question was not named.

* Pete Doherty will release his much-hyped solo album later this year. The Babyshambles frontman began recording the effort in early 2007 with producer Jake Fior.