The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders have formally dismissed their lawsuit claiming My Chemical Romance infringed on the squad’s trademarked uniforms during the band’s Hollywood Bowl concerts. The dismissals were filed Monday in Texas federal court, after the band completed its final shows at the venue, performed on October 21, 23, and 24, 2026.
In a filing the same day, concert promoter Live Nation said the Cheerleaders and their parent company, Pro Silver Star, had been told before the lawsuit was officially filed that the costumes were already retired and would not be used again. Live Nation said neither it nor the band had made any concession to stop wearing the uniforms, and it disputed the squad’s characterization of a “concession.”
Live Nation, which said it was the only defendant formally served, maintains that the performances were a parody protected by the First Amendment. In an earlier filing, its lawyers described the staging as “artistic expression” and argued that “recognition is not confusion.”
The squad filed the lawsuit in October, seeking an emergency restraining order ahead of two additional shows scheduled for October 30 and 31. A note on the Collin County, Texas, court docket said an agreement had been reached. Live Nation said My Chemical Romance was never served and had no obligation to appear at the hearing.
Lawyers for the Cheerleaders did not respond to requests for comment. My Chemical Romance is scheduled to begin the Asian leg of its tour on November 7 in South Korea.
Source: Rolling Stone Music
