Apple id greyed out in itunes

my apple id is greyed out in itunes on my ipad I noticed this when an app I was trying to download kept saying "waiting" ....I cannot update my apps either as they say waiting. I can get in my account on itunes on my computer. This is all since the new os .....I would also like to stop these apps now but can't find a place to do it.

I have the EXACT same problem since the OS update. The TV apps I use a LOT tried to update, but are now permanently stuck on 'waiting. I cannot use them. I cannot even delete them, or try to re install. I have two new apps (which have never fully installed, and now I want to delete) stuck on 'installing' too. I cannot delete them, because when you press the icon to make it wiggle, no cross appears. They will not delete in iTunes. And I cannot sign out and re sign in, as my Apple ID is greyed out.
Please, someone help!!

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