My Chemical Romance Agree to Stop Using Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Uniforms
Source: Stereogum · October 27, 2026
My Chemical Romance are currently on tour, performing their 2006 album The Black Parade for its 20th anniversary. The live show features a staged shootout with fake Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, which was performed at the Hollywood Bowl last Wednesday and Thursday.
The real Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders took issue with this and filed a temporary restraining order and injunction against the band, arguing that the performance could lead the public to believe they had endorsed it. The lawsuit was filed by Pro Silver Star Ltd., the parent company of the cheerleaders.
Despite legal experts suggesting that the parody was likely protected under the First Amendment, My Chemical Romance have agreed to stop using the uniforms in their live shows, as reported by TMZ. This decision comes after the band allegedly ignored a cease-and-desist issued on Thursday.
The news comes as the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders have successfully unionized, a significant development for the team. My Chemical Romance's decision to stop using the uniforms matters to listeners because it highlights the complexities of copyright and fair use in live performances.
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