The problem with being redirected to artistdirect has been solved with the newest version of LW, which you can download here:
http://www.limewire.com/
If that doesn't solve the freezing (though it will solve being re-directed), you will have to read here:
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showth...hlight=freezes
A general advice regarding downloads. Avoid files which show up in the search results with hundreds of hosts; choose from files with some 10-20 hosts. Also try o use the "Look up with Bitzi" function to check the file before you download it.
