'It Gets Better' MTV Special Trailer, Featuring Dan Savage (EXCLUSIVE)

MTV and Logo, along with with Dan Savage, co-creator of the It Gets Better Project, are joining forces for an hour-long TV special that focuses on the emotional struggles and societal pressures facing lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer youth.

"It Gets Better" is set to premiere on both MTV and Logo on Tues., Feb. 21 at 11 p.m. EST. The emotional special will take viewers inside the lives of three young people, who are at different stages of coming to terms with their sexual orientation and gender identity.

"The lives of these three young people will resonate with millions of teens –- gay and straight -- who are being bullied for simply being themselves,” said Savage in an official statement. "It's so important they know that things get better and that living openly and honestly and being who you are makes it better. They have so many great moments ahead of them and they will do things they never thought possible – so long as they keep fighting, stay positive, and stay with us."

In addition, video messages containing sentiments of support from Savage and his partner Terry Miller, along with hopeful messages from celebrities -- including Adam Levine, Zachary Quinto, Margaret Cho, Chaz Bono, "Jersey Shore's" Vinny Guadagnino, Dave Holmes, Sia and Jake Shears -- will be included in the hour-long special.

Savage will also star in MTV's upcoming series "Savage U," which is set to premiere this spring. The show will follow Savage as he travels across the country to different college campuses, offering a advice to students on relationships, responsibility, sex, love and life.

The "It Gets Better" special airs Tues., Feb. 21 at 11 p.m. EST on MTV and Logo.

Comments

[JohnInDallas]

02:46 AM on 02/16/2012

I salute Dan Savage and Terry Miller for being role models, change agents and heroes.

[SFMuscular]

10:45 PM on 02/15/2012

Dan, only one thing would make me happier about seeing you on TV. Please refer to your spouse as your husband and not your partner. It may indeed be generational, but the word "partner" is very often a less than equal designation. If you refer to your spouse as your husband, I promise to swoon!

[mumbuzz]

11:51 AM on 02/15/2012

Thank you Dan, if this keeps one GLBT young person from taking their own life because of bullying, fear, confusion & nonacceptance, then it is worth it. I speak from experience, My own son went thru a period in his young teen years when he thought it would not get better and made the attempt to end his life. Never once did I tell him he was "broken" and needed fixed. His step-dad & I helped him to understand he is made just exactly as he is supposed to be and no-one can help who they love. Fast forward 10 years later, my son is a happy, healthy, openly gay man who does his part to spread the message of inclusion and equality of all. I could not have been blessed with a more perfect son, & I am proud to have been chosen to be his mom.

[rockysparks]

10:31 AM on 02/15/2012

I marked it down on my calendar. I'll be able to watch it after that evening's episode of "White Collar," which stars an openly gay lead actor.

[themeekeer]

10:19 AM on 02/15/2012

I love Dan Savage because it was he who invented the new meaning of the word "santorum".

[jbrantow]

11:20 AM on 02/15/2012

Now you can also Google "romney" and get...

romney
(rom-ney) v.
1. To defecate in terror.

[themeekeer]

04:29 PM on 02/15/2012

Love it!

[themeekeer]

10:17 AM on 02/15/2012

I applaud the effort, but I have to say that putting "MTV" and "Special" in the same sentence usually doesn't work, unless it's the short-bus type of special.

Living proof: Shnooky.

[Jack Hastings]

01:49 AM on 02/15/2012

this is a universal message yet it is restrict from viewing internationally - hmmm its all bout $$ and copyright at the end of the day isn't it?? sad.

[electricxebra]

01:24 AM on 02/15/2012

People need to be who they are and Proud of it!!! Come Out, Stand Up, Make an impact on the world!
If every Gay person was open to friends and family, Then the world could, and would be a better place! No More Hiding! Be yourself, Come out!!!

[BleedingHeart8587]

07:25 AM on 02/15/2012

So much easier said than done. Even though it is 2012 there are still a lot of ignorant people out there!

[themeekeer]

01:00 PM on 02/15/2012

Like Governor Christie.

[Bob Kellerman]

12:37 AM on 02/15/2012

WE LOVE YOU, DAN!

[doseofdanni]

11:57 PM on 02/14/2012

I'm in this! :47, far left, middle column! Wow I didn't think they'd really use my video.

[AgentGrey]

11:43 AM on 02/15/2012

Is that you with the glasses?

[doseofdanni]

12:38 PM on 02/15/2012

Yep :)

[warrensalem]

11:16 PM on 02/14/2012

Thank you Dan

[nydml]

09:38 PM on 02/14/2012

God bless Dan Savage!

[shards91]

07:58 PM on 02/14/2012

Personally, it got better for me when I became ex- gay... but to each their own. I get that not everyone can do what I did, so I support them and their relationships.

[electricxebra]

01:21 AM on 02/15/2012

No such thing as Ex-gay... A Lie you tell yourself and what Christian Right Wing Republicans think they can fix! You were never broken!!!

[AnotherTry]

04:50 AM on 02/15/2012

No, not everyone can do what you did. Just bisexuals and liars.

[caroline7]

11:19 PM on 02/16/2012

the persecuted are now the persecutors. hypocrites. who are you to tell him who he is and who he isn't, just as you get angry when people try to do the same to you? grow up, you don't know everything.

[CommunistMold]

07:41 PM on 02/14/2012

I love "Savage love"

[CraftyGal65]

06:16 PM on 02/14/2012

Does anyone know if this is airing in Canada?