Former R. Kelly Protege, Sparkle, Blows Case Wide Open

Stephanie Edwards (aka Sparkle) was a key witness yesterday in R. Kelly's court proceedings. Between 1998 and early 2000, Sparkle worked closely with Kelly on a promising singing career, but with little buzz around her, she faded into obscurity. She is the aunt of the underaged girl that was allegedly in the infa ous sex tape that R. Kelly made. She testified against Kelly confirming that the girl in the tape was indeed her young niece. The defense tried to say that because of Edwards' fledgling career she is trying to blackmail Kelly, but I seriously doubt anyone is that malicious. The proceedings, however, got ugly according toThe Chicago Tribune .....Oh drama! I will keep you posted as the story develops...