After a terrorist attack at one of her concerts and the death of an ex-boyfriend, the Wicked star released two albums in quick succession.

Ariana Grande is opening up on the darkest time of her life, and how making music led her through it. On the latest episode of The Hollywood Reporter’s “Awards Chatter” podcast, the Oscar-nominated “Wicked” star said releasing two albums in less than six months was instrumental in helping her deal with grief,