Can not import into iMovie

I installed iTunes 6.0.1 and now the music I imported into iMovie will not play. I get a message that I need to go to Itunes and authorize my computer. It then takes me to itunes I fill in my ID and it tells me I have authorized 4 out of five possible computers. But the music will not play.

DRCARR,
Did you also install the current versions of QuickTime + iMovie?
As a workaround burn those refusing tracks to an AudioCD and re-import them for use in iMovie

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