Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders take legal action against My Chemical Romance over onstage costumes
NBC News • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Pro Silver Star, owner of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders brand, filed a motion for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction against My Chemical Romance to prevent the band from using costumes resembling the cheerleaders' uniforms onstage.
- The legal action follows a performance at the Hollywood Bowl where dancers wore outfits nearly identical to the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders' iconic white and blue uniforms while staging a mock firefight.
- Pro Silver Star stated that audience members and online commenters believed the dancers were the actual cheerleaders, causing brand confusion, but emphasized they do not oppose the band's music or artistic message.
- The company requested only that the performers refrain from wearing the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders uniforms, noting that alternative costume designs are available.
- My Chemical Romance, currently touring for the 20th anniversary of their album "The Black Parade," has upcoming performances scheduled at the Hollywood Bowl.
