# Here’s Why the My Chemical Romance Lawsuit Really Ended, According to the Band’s Manager

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/heres-why-the-my-chemical-romance-lawsuit-really-ended-according-to-the-bands-manager/
- Published: 2026-11-03T02:04:19+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-03T02:33:22+00:00
- Original publisher: Billboard
- Original article: https://www.billboard.com/pro/my-chemical-romance-cowboys-cheerleaders-lawsuit-why-ended/
- Topics: Entertainment, Music

## Key points

- Manager says the costume use was always limited to three shows.
- The cheerleaders’ parent company sued over alleged trademark infringement.
- The complainants’ lawyer disputes the manager’s account.

## Summary

My Chemical Romance’s manager says the band had already planned to use the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders-style costumes for only three shows, and that the cheerleaders’ lawsuit did not change that plan. His court declaration offers a different account of why the high-profile dispute ended quickly, after reports said the band had agreed not to use the costumes again.

The cheerleaders’ parent company sued on 23 October, seeking an order to stop the band using look-alike uniforms after dancers wore them at the Hollywood Bowl. Manager Brian Schechter says the theatrical “Finale” was scheduled for 21, 23 and 24 October 2026, with no cheerleader characters or costumes planned for later tour dates; the complainants’ lawyer disputes that the band had made this decision in advance. The article says the lawsuit faced legal hurdles because the performance might be protected by the First Amendment.

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