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New MerriMe episode with Ryan Eggold featuring my song CRAZY with E40
Posted August 13th, 2009 by Rory UpholdI've posted about this series before and for those of you who haven't checked it out, now would be a good time to start... My song Crazy feat. E40 (one of my favorite rappers) is in the latest episode up on frisky.com.
Heads up, “90210” fans! On her date with Ryan Eggold, Merri is shocked to discover he is more than just a resident of the famous Beverly Hills zip code. Merri’s hot for teacher! Yow!
Check it out here: http://www.thefrisky.com/focuson/merrime/
More about the series:
Featuring Tom Arnold, Ryan Eggold, Tony Hale, and introducing Kaily Smith
New & Exciting Updates
Posted July 1st, 2009 by Rory UpholdSup party people... it's been a minute, sorry.
I've been going a little crazy trying to keep all the balls in the air and I fell off with the blog :(
but at least i have some exciting news:
i'm trading angels for apples and taking this show eastward. That's right kiddies, NYC + RORY.
But that's not all...
Happy Birthday Spencer Bell
Posted April 23rd, 2009 by Rory UpholdThis is a picture of us at our friends apartment in NY... i love this picture because it expresses all the things i want to say but can't find words for... He would have been 23 this year. It's not fair.

I miss him & I love him - i think i always will...
happy birthday bud, i love you. xr
Rory Music in "Merri Me" Web Series
Posted April 2nd, 2009 by Rory UpholdCheck out the trailer for "Merri Me" the hilarious new series made by Kaily Smith and David Weidoff. I'm proud and excited to announce that I got to be a little part of this fantastical production and I hope that all of you check out (and stay tuned) to http://www.merrime.com
If you're watching the trailer, "Crazy" plays during the scene between Kaily Smith and Ryan Eggold ( 'I'm an actor' ) and Brandon Lim ( 'you're a cyber cheater' ).
You can hear "Modern Day Fairy Tale" toward the end of the trailer, as Kaily is trying sort through all of her possible boyfriend options.
Tiki Bar TV wins Streamy!!!
Posted March 30th, 2009 by Rory UpholdYay! This is exciting news, even if it is late :)
Rory Music Video
Posted March 17th, 2009 by Rory UpholdI'm writing this as I sit on the floor of our studio in Miami, but I had to share these with you... I shot my first music video on Friday and I wanted ya'll to get a sneak peak! The video is for my song, Lullaby, and it was directed by Claudia La Bianca. If you haven't heard the song yet, its on my music player...

Asuka Barden and Claudia La Bianca at Women's International Film Festival
Posted March 6th, 2009 by Rory UpholdMy co-producer and partner in creative crime, Asuka Barden, just recently finished composing the score to UnCuore Dentro Al Mare. It's a short film short film that was shot in Italy this year by Claudia La Bianca, the soon-to-be director of my very first music video!! Needless to say, I am proud of both of these women and their film, which is nominated for a critics choice award - yay :) I can hardly wait to get back to Miami...
New Lady GaGa Video
Posted February 13th, 2009 by mkoppel2040Hey Hey! It's Rory and I wanted to holler at you all...
Have you seen the new GaGa video for LoveGame??
Then YOUTUBE it!!
Not only is it a sick video, but it's also got three of my friends in it. Bryan, Graham, and Richard you all looked fierce and fantastical... 
Much Love to those boys and of course to GaGa... xr
Good Neighbor Interview in the LAist
Posted February 12th, 2009 by mkoppel2040Check out Beck Bennet, Kyle Mooney, and Nick Rutherford in the recent LAist interview with Good Neighboor!! One of Rory's favorite comedy groups in LA, she's lucky to call these guys her friends. So, show them some support and check out their latest material here: http://www.goodneighborstuff.com/ Good Neighbor Stuff
And don't forget to read the interview: http://laist.com/2009/02/11/interview_friendly_comedy_from_good.php
GRAMMY WINNERS!
Posted February 9th, 2009 by Rory UpholdHey Guys! Did you watch the Grammy Awards? I did :)