Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders sue My Chemical Romance over concert stunt

Summarised from New York Post's report · Updated 24 Oct, 04:20 · Archive

The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders have filed a legal case against My Chemical Romance over a staged shootout at a concert.

The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders' owner, Pro Silver Star Ltd., filed for a temporary restraining order and injunction against My Chemical Romance following the band's 'The Black Parade' concert at the Hollywood Bowl on 21 October 2026. During the performance, dancers wore blue-and-white uniforms similar to those of the cheerleaders whilst carrying rifles and participating in a staged shootout.

The lawsuit alleges the performance confused concertgoers and social media users, who believed they were watching actual Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. Screenshots included in the legal documents showed social media posts from fans mistaking the performers for the real cheerleaders, with the confusion continuing to circulate online.

The legal filing included a side-by-side comparison of an official cheerleaders' uniform and the one worn during the concert. Pro Silver Star did not ask the band to change its setlist, narrative or choreography, but requested the performers not wear the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders uniform. The filing noted that 'the universe of alternative costume designs is effectively unlimited'.

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