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Pro Silver Star Ltd., owner of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders brand, filed for a temporary restraining order and injunction against My Chemical Romance after a Hollywood Bowl performance used dancers in cheerleader-style uniforms during a violent staged scene. The company says the staging could confuse audiences about whether the real cheerleaders participated in or endorsed it; the court’s response and the band’s position are not reported in the source material.
Pro Silver Star Ltd., which owns the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders brand, has asked a court for a temporary restraining order and injunction against My Chemical Romance, arguing that a violent staged scene at the Hollywood Bowl used recognizable cheerleader-style uniforms in a way that could mislead audiences. The filing followed two performances in which dancers wearing the uniforms appeared in a show sequence involving fictional armed forces and simulated gunfire.
The dispute stems from My Chemical Romance’s performance of The Black Parade at the Hollywood Bowl on Wednesday. During “Teenagers,” dancers in uniforms styled like those of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders performed a routine. In the following song, “Disenchanted,” performers portraying soldiers from the fictional Draag regime pointed guns at the band, and the dancers appeared to fire on them. The staging included simulated gunfire and characters being shot.
According to the report by Stereogum, Pro Silver Star filed its petition Friday. The company included screenshots of social media posts that, it said, mistook the performers for actual Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. Its filing argues that associating the recognizable uniforms with a violent scene could harm the brand’s image and lead viewers to believe the real cheerleaders had taken part in or approved the performance. Those are claims made in the legal filing, not findings by a court.
The filing reportedly says the company sent My Chemical Romance a cease-and-desist letter on Thursday and that the band did not comply. The band performed the gunfire sequence again at its second Hollywood Bowl show on Thursday, according to the source report. The source material does not include a response from the band or a ruling on the requested temporary relief.
Brand Identity Meets Live Performance
The case centers on how a highly recognizable uniform is used in a live show—and whether audiences could reasonably mistake a staged imitation for participation by the real organization. Pro Silver Star’s concern, as described in its filing, is not only the violent imagery but the possibility that the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders could be seen as endorsing or appearing in it.
For performers and rights holders, the dispute highlights the practical stakes of using brand-associated clothing in a production that reaches audiences both in person and through social media clips. The screenshots included in the petition may be relevant to the company’s argument about confusion, though the source does not establish how widespread that confusion was or whether the court will find it legally significant.
The requested order could affect what My Chemical Romance may present in later performances if a judge grants it. At the time of the report, however, the filing itself did not establish that the band had violated a law or that the cheerleaders’ brand had suffered measurable harm.
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How the Hollywood Bowl Scene Unfolded
My Chemical Romance’s album The Black Parade was released 20 years before the reported anniversary performances. The band’s tour staging draws on a fictional authoritarian regime and characters from its anniversary storyline. The Hollywood Bowl sequence described in the report formed part of that theatrical narrative: uniformed dancers appeared first, followed by armed soldiers and simulated violence.
The source also reported that real Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Kylie Dickson addressed the performance in a TikTok posted Thursday, which was later made private. Dickson said the dancers were not the actual cheerleaders and described the staging as “extremely bizarre.” She said she was unfamiliar with the band and wondered whether the scene represented a political stance, while also questioning its legality. Her comments reflect her personal reaction; they do not speak for the organization or determine the legal issues.
The filing occurred on the same day that the cheerleaders’ unionization was reported, but Stereogum said the events appeared unrelated. The source provides no evidence linking the labor development to the legal action.
“The recognizable uniforms paired with the violent scene could tarnish the cheerleaders’ image and lead audiences to believe the real Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders participated in or endorsed the performance.”
— Pro Silver Star Ltd., as described in its legal filing
Court Ruling and Band Response Pending
The source report does not say whether a judge has ruled on the request for a temporary restraining order or injunction. It also does not include a statement from My Chemical Romance, its representatives, or the Hollywood Bowl about the filing or the performance.
Other unresolved points include what specific restrictions Pro Silver Star is requesting, whether the court will find evidence of audience confusion or harm, and whether the band plans to alter the staging. The filing’s claims about potential damage and mistaken identification remain claims unless established through the legal process.
The Requested Temporary Relief
The next immediate development is whether the court will consider or grant Pro Silver Star’s request for temporary relief. If a judge issues an order, its terms would determine whether the band must change or stop using the disputed costumes or staging while the case proceeds. If the request is denied, that would not by itself resolve every potential claim raised by the company.
Further updates may come from court filings, a ruling, or a public response from the band or the brand owner. The source material does not provide a hearing date, a case schedule, or details of any later performances, so the status of the show’s staging beyond the reported Thursday performance is not confirmed.
Key Questions
What legal action did the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders brand owner take?
Pro Silver Star Ltd. reportedly filed for a temporary restraining order and temporary injunction against My Chemical Romance. The source does not report a court ruling.
What happened during the My Chemical Romance show?
Dancers wearing Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders-style uniforms performed during “Teenagers.” In the next song, a staged scene featured fictional soldiers, simulated gunfire and characters being shot.
Why does Pro Silver Star object to the scene?
The company argues that the uniforms’ appearance alongside violence could harm the cheerleaders’ image and cause people to believe the real squad participated in or endorsed the performance. Those points are allegations in its filing.
Did the actual Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders perform?
The source report says the dancers wore uniforms styled like the cheerleaders’ uniforms. Kylie Dickson said in a TikTok that the performers were not the real squad.
Has the court decided the case?
No ruling is reported in the source material. It also does not include a response from My Chemical Romance or say whether the band will change the staging.
Source: stereogum.com
