Culture 2 min read By Trevor Kendall
My Chemical Romance agree to drop Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders costumes at Hollywood Bowl
My Chemical Romance have agreed to stop using costumes resembling the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders uniforms at their remaining Hollywood Bowl shows, resolving part of a legal dispute over the band's stagecraft.
My Chemical Romance have agreed to stop dressing performers in costumes that resemble the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders' signature blue-and-white uniforms during their remaining Hollywood Bowl shows on October 30 and 31. The agreement resolves at least one part of a legal dispute that erupted over the band's latest stagecraft.
The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders are a well-known presence in trademark law, and their history reaches back to the 1979 film Debbie Does Dallas, which was widely associated with the squad's image. Legal observers have pointed to that history as a key part of the case, which has drawn attention to how recognizable team uniforms can be protected as brand identity.
According to reporting by TMZ, the agreement was reached between the band and the cheerleading organization's side of the dispute, and it covers the costumes used in the upcoming Los Angeles dates. The band's remaining shows at the Hollywood Bowl are now expected to proceed without the disputed looks.
The episode highlights how entertainers borrowing visual elements from sports franchises can quickly become a legal matter, particularly when a costume closely mirrors a protected uniform. For fans, the change means the band's staging for the final Hollywood Bowl performances will look different from what the dispute initially put on display.
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