Coverage dated October 23, 2026 to October 27, 2026

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders sue My Chemical Romance

Headline from KXAN Austin, on the newest of 3 developments

The legal dispute stems from the band's opening-night performance on Oct. 21, when backup dancers appeared onstage wearing outfits resembling the cheerleaders' signature blue-and-white uniforms during the group's 2006 hit "Teenagers."

KXAN Austin's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Developments in this update

3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders seek legal action against My Chemical Romance over mimicking iconic costumes

    Headline from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth ·

  2. My Chemical Romance gives middle finger to Dallas Cowboys over bloody on-stage stunt at Hollywood Bowl

    Headline from New York Post ·

  3. Newest

    Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders sue My Chemical Romance

    Headline from KXAN Austin ·

2 reports not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

26 articles, oldest first.

  1. New York Post

    Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders slap My Chemical Romance with legal papers after shootout stunt during Hollywood Bowl concert (opens New York Post)

    Published

    New York Post's feed description

    The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders are seeing red after the band My Chemical Romance allegedly fooled fans with lookalike performers.

  2. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders seek legal action against My Chemical Romance over mimicking iconic costumes (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

    Published

    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders perform during the second half of the game against the Minnesota Vikings at AT&T Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Arlington, Texas.

  3. Fox News

    Dallas Cowboys cheerleader alum reacts to My Chemical Romance gun stunt, Ric will be OK & NBA flopping (opens Fox News)

    Published

    Fox News's feed description

    Screencaps column covers the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders slapping My Chemical Romance with a cease and desist over lookalike gun battle onstage.

  4. Rolling Stone

    My Chemical Romance Face Legal Action From Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Over Stage Costumes (opens Rolling Stone)

    Published

    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Owner of the cheerleader brand files injunction to stop band from having dancers wearing Cowboys-inspired outfits during violent "Teenagers" sequence

  5. New York Post

    My Chemical Romance gives middle finger to Dallas Cowboys over bloody on-stage stunt at Hollywood Bowl (opens New York Post)

    Published

    New York Post's feed description

    The rockers appeared to stick with the disputed stage act.

  6. FOX 4 Dallas

    Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders owner sues My Chemical Romance over look-alike uniforms at concert (opens FOX 4 Dallas)

    Published

    FOX 4 Dallas's feed description

    The corporate owner of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders has filed a lawsuit against rock band My Chemical Romance and concert promoter Live Nation, alleging the group used unauthorized look-alike uniforms during a recent concert in Los Angeles.

  7. Jezebel

    Unexpected Beef of the Week: My Chemical Romance v. the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders (opens Jezebel)

    Published

    Jezebel's feed description

    The DCC’s parent company has sued the band—and while the lawsuit may not be very punk rock, I'm not calling it unfounded.

  8. KTLA Los Angeles

    Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders sue My Chemical Romance amid Hollywood Bowl run (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

    Published

    KTLA Los Angeles's feed description

    A historic five-night run at the Hollywood Bowl has landed rock band My Chemical Romance in a legal battle with the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders over a theatrical performance featuring dancers in lookalike uniforms carrying guns.

  9. KXAN Austin

    Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders sue My Chemical Romance (opens KXAN Austin)

    Published

    KXAN Austin's feed description

    The legal dispute stems from the band's opening-night performance on Oct. 21, when backup dancers appeared onstage wearing outfits resembling the cheerleaders' signature blue-and-white uniforms during the group's 2006 hit "Teenagers."

  10. WHNT

    Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders owner sues My Chemical Romance (opens WHNT)

    Published

    WHNT's feed description

    The legal dispute stems from the band's opening-night performance on Oct. 21, when backup dancers appeared onstage wearing outfits resembling the cheerleaders' signature blue-and-white uniforms during the group's 2006 hit "Teenagers."

  11. New York Post

    Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders victorious in bitter uniform battle with My Chemical Romance (opens New York Post)

    Published

    New York Post's feed description

    The stunt fooled concertgoers and social media users into believing the performers were actual Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.