Empire scoops 7 at Emmys

BOARDWALK EMPIRE is the winner of a leading seven trophies handed out at the Emmy Awards.

Boardwalk Empire, which stars Steve Buscemi as a Prohibition-era politico in Atlantic City, New Jersey, earned trophies for categories including art direction, picture editing and make-up.

Gwyneth Paltrow and Justin Timberlake earned TV comedy series guest-star honours.

Paltrow was recognised for Glee and Timberlake for hosting Saturday Night Live.

Timberlake shared in another Emmy for co-writing his opening mono-logue, in which he crooned about not wanting to sing.

Loretta Devine was honoured as best guest actress in a drama series for Grey’s Anatomy, with Paul McCrane earning the best actor award for Harry’s Law.

Jane Lynch, aka Sue Sylvester from Glee, will host the ceremony, which takes place next Sunday.