ITunes 12.1.0.50 Cannot add Artwork.

Basic problem... which should not be a problem!
Add Artwork option greyed out.
Cannot drag artwork to file.
Pressing Option Key whilst Get Info doesn't work like others mention on Forum.
Any way to 'fix' this Bug rather than waiting for Apples next update?

Great workaround!!!! CHEERS! 
12.0.1 we could use option/get info, but that stopped in 12.1...
but this select 2 or more movies/get info & paste, lets me put ANY artwork on ANY movie again!!! WOOHOO
FYi all my media files are on a NAS.
...I'll just keep a spare movie to hand to buddy up

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