MacBook Pro running OS X 10.8.2 and iTunes 11 freezing

I am stymied with my MacBook Pro running OS X 10.8.2 and iTunes 11. Every time I start iTunes, after a few seconds I get the spinning beach ball and have to force quite. I have update to the newest iTunes. Any ideas or suggestions?

Chief55m,
Have you solved your probem?
I have been unable to use iTunes for the last week.
I notice reports of similar problems:
- iTunes 11.0.2 freezing when internet is connected.
https://discussions.apple.com/message/21530361#21530361
- iTunes 11 freezes my mac
    https://discussions.apple.com/message/21514557#21514557

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