My Chemical Romance Agrees to Drop Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Costumes

My Chemical Romance has agreed to stop dressing its backup dancers in costumes resembling the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders' signature uniforms, resolving an immediate trademark dispute over a staged gunfight during the band's Hollywood Bowl residency in Los Angeles.

Collin County District Judge Christine Nowak canceled a scheduled temporary restraining order hearing Wednesday, October 28, 2026, after court records indicated an agreement had been reached. An attorney for the band confirmed that the disputed costumes would no longer be used, allowing the theatrical sequence to continue during the remaining concerts on October 30 and 31.

The agreement follows a lawsuit filed in Texas state court by Pro Silver Star Ltd., the company that owns the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders' trademarks. The company accused My Chemical Romance of using costumes closely resembling the squad's recognizable blue-and-white uniforms during a performance depicting dancers carrying rifles and participating in a staged shooting.

The sequence appeared during the band's Hollywood Bowl residency celebrating the 20th anniversary of The Black Parade. Dancers wore white boots, white shorts, blue tied blouses and white vests decorated with blue stars, elements associated with the NFL cheerleading squad's signature appearance.

Pro Silver Star argued that the costumes could mislead audiences into believing the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders were associated with the performance. Its lawsuit alleged trademark infringement and sought emergency relief to prevent the band from continuing to use the outfits.

Trademark protection can extend to a brand's distinctive visual appearance, known as trade dress, when that appearance identifies the source of its goods or services. The company claimed that the combination of uniform elements was recognizable enough to suggest an unauthorized connection between the cheerleaders and the band's production.

Attorney Alex Spiro, representing Pro Silver Star, maintained that the company's objection concerned the use of its protected uniforms rather than the band's music, storyline or choreography. The lawsuit sought restrictions on the costumes while leaving the performance's other theatrical elements intact.

The agreement addresses that objection by allowing My Chemical Romance to retain the staged sequence with redesigned outfits. The court canceled the emergency hearing after the parties reached an arrangement, avoiding an immediate ruling on the requested restraining order.

The litigation has also involved concert promoter Live Nation, which was initially named as a defendant. Subsequent filings indicate that Pro Silver Star dropped its claims against Live Nation, while the promoter had separately sought to move the dispute to federal court.

The available court records establish an agreement over the costumes but do not confirm a final dismissal of the trademark lawsuit or disclose the full settlement terms.

My Chemical Romance is scheduled to conclude its Hollywood Bowl residency October 30 and 31, with the disputed uniforms removed from the remaining performances under the reported agreement.