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The event wasn’t all business, but the Latino-focused media company never lost sight of its main mission. Even singer Shakira, who performed for advertisers, recognized that the upfront was about relationship building. She ended her appearance directly addressing company owner Haim Saban, who was in the audience. She says that she considers herself “part of the Univision familiy. You can always, always count on me.” The Facebook news underscored the company’s big push this year into digital media. Univision says it will introduce its online programming destination, UVideos, this summer by having its celebrities and personalities participate in a series of live chats on Facebook. But Univision’s bottom line focus was laid out in Ad Sales and Marketing President David Lawenda’s

December show will pay homage to singer who appeared on 'Divas' three times.By Gil Kaufman Whitney Houston Photo: Ron Galella/WireImage The next installment of the "VH1 Divas" franchise will pay tribute to one of the all-time divas: . According to Billboard when the special is taped in Los Angeles in December, Houston's longtime musical director, Ricky Minor, will serve as executive producer of the event. Houston appeared on "Divas" three times during her life, in 1999, 2002 and 2003 and the tribute has already gotten the green-light from Houston's family and her label, Sony. No performers have been announced yet for the show. "We all felt that if any show could pay tribute to Whitney's music, it would be 'Divas,'" VH1 president Tom Calderone said. "December felt like enough time where it wouldn't be sad anymore, you'd want to celebrate her music." Houston died
 on February 11 from what the coroner determined was an accidental drowning
 with the "effects of atherosclerotic heart disease and cocaine use" as contributing factors. In the months since a number of shows have paid homage to the "I Will Always Love You" singer, including the Grammy Awards
, "Glee" and "American Idol."
 Since its 1998 debut, "Divas" has been one of VH1's most-watched and beloved franchises, with memorable performances from the likes of Mariah Carey, Adele, Kelly Clarkson, Mary J. Blige, Celine Dion, Cher, Beyonce, Aretha Franklin, Shakira, Miley Cyrus and Diana Ross. The past two years have focused mostly on modern-generation performers, including Nicki Minaj, Sugarland, Grace Potter, Keri Hilson, Paramore, Katy Perry, Jennifer Hudson, Jessie J and Florence Welch. Related Videos Whitney Houston: Life And Music Of An Icon Related Photos Whitney Houston: A Life In Photos Related Artists Whitney Houston

THR Staff The Latin superstar is expected to release her next batch of albums via the concert promoter.read more

THR Staff The Latin superstar is expected to release her next batch of albums via the concert promoter.read more