Pro Silver Star Sues My Chemical Romance Over Unauthorized DCC Costumes in Hollywood Bowl Shootout
Pro Silver Star, the owner of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders brand, has filed a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction against My Chemical Romance. The legal action stems from the band’s recent Hollywood Bowl residency, where backup dancers wore costumes nearly identical to the iconic DCC uniform while performing a staged, violent firefight during the song 'Teenagers.' The company alleges that the unauthorized use of the uniform degraded the brand’s reputation and confused audiences, who believed the performers were the actual cheerleaders. Despite the filing, My Chemical Romance continued to use the costumes in subsequent shows, citing artistic freedom. The dispute highlights a clash between trademark protection and creative expression in live performance.
