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Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards

"Boardwalk Empire" captured a leading seven trophies at the creative arts Emmy Awards, with Gwyneth Paltrow and Justin Timberlake earning TV comedy series guest-star honors.

The Primetime Emmy Awards are a week away. But beforehand, Hollywood gathered to recognize those in a series of categories from technical to guest appearances during the Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards on Saturday. Among the big winners were Showtime's "Boardwalk Empire" seires, and Gwyneth Paltrow and Justin Timberlake earning TV comedy series guest-star honors.

Among the stars making an appearance at the ceremony were actress Rebecca Romijn and her husband, actor Jerry O'Connell.

Comedienne Kathy Griffin stops before entering the red carpet area.

Actor Paul Reubens squints to see other stars on the red carpet.

Nickelodeon's Victoria Justice arrives.

Actress Alfre Woodard arrives.

'Glee' star Chris Colfer arrives.

Costume designer for "Glee," Lou Eyrich, sported a tattoo with thick strands of black pseudo hair that covered her whole head.

Jason Katims (left) and Connie Britton ("Friday Night Lights") are backstage.

Actor Seth Green (left) and wife, Clare Grant, arrive.

"Dancing with the Star's" Chaz Bono and Jennifer Elia arrive.

Actress Loretta Devine reacts backstage after accepting her award for outstanding guest actress in a drama series for "Grey's Anatomy."

Composer Trevor Morris won for Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music for "The Borgias" from Showtime.

"America's Most Wanted" host John Walsh received the Governors Award. Walsh will be hosting a new version of the show on the Lifetime network and hopes to expand internationally.

"Saturday Night Live's" Seth Meyers (from left), Alexi Ashe, actor Josh Meyers pose for a photo at the Governor's Ball after the Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards. Seth Meyers won the award for outstanding original music and lyrics.

Actress Cloris Leachman ("Raising Hope") is surprised by a dancer at the Governor's Ball after the ceremony.

Actress Kiernan Shipka ("Mad Men") arrives at the Governor's Ball.

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The Primetime Emmy Awards are a week away. But beforehand, Hollywood gathered to recognize those in a series of categories from technical to guest appearances during the Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards on Saturday. Among the big winners were Showtime's "Boardwalk Empire" seires, and Gwyneth Paltrow and Justin Timberlake earning TV comedy series guest-star honors.

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