My Chemical Romance Settles Dispute Over Cheerleader Costumes

My Chemical Romance has reached an agreement with Pro Silver Star Ltd., the owner of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders brand, to stop using costumes resembling the cheerleaders' signature blue-and-white uniforms at their Hollywood Bowl shows, as reported by Consequence.

The issue began on October 21st, during the first night of their five-show residency, when dancers dressed in the cheerleader-inspired costumes performed a routine before a staged shootout.

The dispute was resolved before going to court, with the agreement allowing the band to keep the staged shootout but requiring them to change the dancers' costumes. The change will take effect for the final two nights of their Hollywood Bowl run on October 30th and 31st.

The Used will open for My Chemical Romance on October 30th, while Thrice will join them on Halloween. The new costumes for the dancers have not been revealed yet.

This settlement matters to listeners because it shows how intellectual property disputes can impact live performances, even for a band like My Chemical Romance known for their theatrical stage shows.