Jill Biden offers comforting advice to Kelly Clarkson, telling the singer and talk-show host who is going through a divorce that things happen for the best and that life will eventually “look better.”

The first lady — a divorcee herself — also reveals what she looks forward to when COVID-19 clears up and explains why women should take time for themselves every day, as she does. She spoke during an interview with Clarkson that is set to air nationally on Thursday.

Clarkson recently brought her show to the White House for a socially distant conversation with Biden in the East Room. NBC released interview excerpts Wednesday, including a clip of the first lady offering comforting words about carrying on after a relationship breakup.

Citing her late mother’s advice, she tells Clarkson things happen for a reason. She also says her divorce freed her to meet Joe Biden and have a family with him.

“My mother always said to me things are going to look better, tomorrow,” Jill Biden said, encouraging Clarkson to “take one day at a time, and things will get better.”

“I look back on it now, and I think, you know, if I hadn’t gotten divorced, I never would have met Joe,” she continued. “I wouldn’t have the beautiful family I have now. So I really think things happen for the best and I think, Kelly, over time, I don’t know how long it’s been for you, but I think, over time, you heal, and you’re going to be surprised and I can’t wait until that day comes for you.”

Clarkson has spoken in other interviews about the pain of her public breakup. She filed for divorce last year from Brandon Blackstock after nearly seven years of marriage. They have two children.

After marrying Joe Biden, Jill Biden helped raise his sons Beau and Hunter after their mother and baby sister died in a car crash in 1972. The couple later had a daughter, Ashley. Beau Biden died of brain cancer in 2015 at age 46. The Bidens also have six grandchildren.

During her first solo television interview, Jill Biden also discussed her interest in education, military families, cancer research and healing the country. She also answered questions from members of the show’s virtual audience.

“Maybe go have a martini and some french fries,” she told one audience participant who asked what she would do when COVID-19 clears up.

She explained why she loves to exercise and carves out time for herself.

“I run, I bike. It clears my head, so that’s really important to me and I think all women should have something, it doesn’t have to be exercise, although hopefully it would be,” she said. “Just to take a moment for yourself.”

“So I get up early, and that’s my time that I have for myself,” Biden said.

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After a whirlwind 2020 and a year of career highs, BTS isn’t showing signs of slowing down. In their latest high-profile performance, the septet made their MTV Unplugged debut Tuesday night (Feb. 23). With lots to be excited about — including a Grammy nod for “Dynamite” and the recent release of BE (Essentials Edition) on Feb. 19 — BTS appeared on a stage from Seoul, South Korea, to perform some songs from their latest album for the first time.  

In true BTS style, the half-hour performance was filmed with five different sets to match the mood of each respective song. From an arcade room to an indoor field to a retro-style living room, RM, Jimin, Jin, Suga, Jungkook, V, and J-Hope sang acoustic renditions of tracks off of BE, along with a surprise cover of a Coldplay classic. In between each song, members of the boy band thanked their dedicated ARMY and gave behind-the-scenes details behind the making of their latest project.

Here are the five best moments from MTV Unplugged Presents: BTS.  

1. Sharing the Inspiration Behind “Telepathy”  

The septet opened with the Korean-language “Telepathy,” the fifth track on BE. To kick off their set, the group sang in a game room featuring a foosball table and a basketball hoop while dressed in a more relaxed attire of jeans and tees.  

After the song, the members casually interviewed each other and revealed that “Telepathy” was inspired by their fanbase, known as the ARMY. The single, which expresses BTS’ love for ARMY, describes the disappointment in their inability to tour and connect with their fans in the last year.  

2. Revealing the Emotions Behind “Blue & Grey”  

Following “Telepathy,” the boy band cut to a completely different set for their performance of “Blue & Grey.” For their second song, the group changed into matching gray suits and sang in an indoor field complete with blue flowers and gray walls to match the pop ballad’s lyrics.  

According to Jin, V had a big part in writing “Blue & Grey,” which has a more introspective melody. Explained V: “I tried to express my inner sadness and uncertainty, so I translated the feeling of burning out as ‘blue’ and the sadness of not being able to see the ARMY as ‘gray.’” 

3. BTS’ Cover of “Fix You” by Coldplay 

As a special surprise for their American viewers, BTS switched over to singing in English with their cover of Coldplay’s 2005 single “Fix You.” In a challenging year for everyone, Jimin shared, “This song gave us comfort, so we wanted to prepare this cover to comfort you as well.”   

4. The Changes in Sets and Costumes

With five unique sets and five wardrobe changes, BTS put their own K-pop spin on the classic MTV Unplugged franchise through the act’s attention to detail in creating a visual spectacle. From the indoor flower field to the vibrant arcade room, the South Korean boy band was able to translate the colorful world of K-pop into the MTV format. 

5. Jungkook’s Sweet Parting Words 

Toward the end of their set, members of the band shared their own goodbye message with fans. Looking ahead to what’s in store for 2021, Jungkook assured the ARMY, “We will continue to stay by your side this year with good music.”