Michael Douglas 'on the upward curve'; David Cassidy pleads innocent to DUI

All the celeb news you need, here in one convenient place:

In his first big interview since being diagnosed with throat cancer earlier this year, Michael Douglas admits that the disease and intense treatment he's undergone have taken a toll, but he says he's "on the upward curve" now. "To be able to sit here and talk to you, I'm so happy." [Hollywood Reporter]

David Cassidy -- or rather his lawyer, acting on Cassidy's behalf -- pleaded not guilty to a DUI charge in a Florida court on Tuesday (Nov. 30). Cassidy was arrested earlier this month but maintains his innocence; he's due back in court in January. [TMZ]

Mariah Carey has started having some pregnancy cravings, but they're not the sterotypical ones. "My taste bud situation is unparalleled," she says. "I don't know what it is, but I'm just about fruit for some reason." [People]

NFL/VH1 star Chad Ochocinco put weeks of rumors to rest Tuesday by confirming he's engaged to another VH1 regular, Evelyn Lozada of "Basketball Wives." "It's time for me to sit down," he says. "I'm 32, you know, my days are over." [On-Air with Ryan Seacrest]