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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Secret at the heart of the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders that's tearing world's richest sports team apart
The second season of 'America's Sweethearts' has been released on Netflix, with the streamer once again providing a behind-the-scenes look at the lives of Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders. But for all of the recognition that being a Cowboys cheerleader brings, members of the NFL squad's famed cheerleading are not exactly rich. While it's understood that not all Dallas cheerleaders make the same salary, one ex-Cowboys cheerleader who exclusively spoke to the Daily Mail said she made between $15,000 and $22,000 per year while part of the DCC. Cheerleaders can also add to their pay by doing special appearances, with those rates understood to be based on tenure. Other reports, such as one from NBC Sports Boston in 2022, said that Cowboys cheerleaders earn between $15-20 per hour or $500 per game - which the publication calculated out to a healthier $75,000 yearly salary. An ESPN report from 2017 added that the average leaguewide game-rate for cheerleaders was between $75 and $150. 'America's Sweethearts' details the grueling commitment of being a Cowboys cheerleader Thus, while there may be a large range in the pay of Cowboys cheerleaders, they generally make more than their counterparts around the NFL. The issue of cheerleaders' pay has come to the forefront in recent years, with a former DCC actually filing a lawsuit in 2017. As a result of that litigation, pay for Cowboys cheerleaders was increased from $8 an hour to $12, with their game-day fee was doubled from $200 to $400. Still, the franchise's chief brand officer (and daughter of owner Jerry Jones) Charlotte Jones has previously admitted cheerleaders are underpaid. 'There 's a lot of cynicism around pay for NFL cheerleaders — as it should be. They're not paid a lot,' she said in the first season of the documentary, which shows the dedication it takes to be a Cowboys cheerleader. 'But the facts are, they actually don't come here for the money. They come here for something that's actually bigger than that to them. 'They have a passion for dance. There are not a lot of opportunities in the field of dance to get to perform at an elite level. It is about being a part of something bigger than themselves,' Jones continued. 'It is about a sisterhood that they are able to form, about relationships that they have for the rest of their life. They have a chance to feel like they are valued, they are special, and they are making a difference. When the women come here, they find their passion and they find their purpose.' As seen in 'America's Sweethearts', many of the team's members have to hold second jobs to pursue their goals in dance, and spend 30 to 40 hours of their week practicing. There are also strict rules that cheerleaders have to follow when it comes to their appearance, including how their hair and makeup is done. Ultimately, however, there are positives to being a Cowboys cheerleader as well.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
How much do Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders make? Full salary details revealed as new Netflix season drops
The second season of 'America's Sweethearts' has been released on Netflix, with the streamer once again providing a behind-the-scenes look at the lives of Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders. But for all of the recognition that being a Cowboys cheerleader brings, members of the NFL squad's famed cheerleading are not exactly rich. While it's understood that not all Dallas cheerleaders make the same salary, one ex-Cowboys cheerleader who exclusively spoke to the Daily Mail said she made between $15,000 and $22,000 per year while part of the DCC. Cheerleaders can also add to their pay by doing special appearances, with those rates understood to be based on tenure. Other reports, such as one from NBC Sports Boston in 2022, said that Cowboys cheerleaders earn between $15-20 per hour or $500 per game - which the publication calculated out to a healthier $75,000 yearly salary. An ESPN report from 2017 added that the average leaguewide game-rate for cheerleaders was between $75 and $150. 'America's Sweethearts' details the grueling commitment of being a Cowboys cheerleader Thus, while there may be a large range in the pay of Cowboys cheerleaders, they generally make more than their counterparts around the NFL. The issue of cheerleaders' pay has come to the forefront in recent years, with a former DCC actually filing a lawsuit in 2017. As a result of that litigation, pay for Cowboys cheerleaders was increased from $8 an hour to $12, with their game-day fee was doubled from $200 to $400. Still, the franchise's chief brand officer (and daughter of owner Jerry Jones) Charlotte Jones has previously admitted cheerleaders are underpaid. 'There 's a lot of cynicism around pay for NFL cheerleaders — as it should be. They're not paid a lot,' she said in the first season of the documentary, which shows the dedication it takes to be a Cowboys cheerleader. 'But the facts are, they actually don't come here for the money. They come here for something that's actually bigger than that to them. 'They have a passion for dance. There are not a lot of opportunities in the field of dance to get to perform at an elite level. It is about being a part of something bigger than themselves,' Jones continued. 'It is about a sisterhood that they are able to form, about relationships that they have for the rest of their life. They have a chance to feel like they are valued, they are special, and they are making a difference. When the women come here, they find their passion and they find their purpose.' As seen in 'America's Sweethearts', many of the team's members have to hold second jobs to pursue their goals in dance, and spend 30 to 40 hours of their week practicing. There are also strict rules that cheerleaders have to follow when it comes to their appearance, including how their hair and makeup is done. Ultimately, however, there are positives to being a Cowboys cheerleader as well.
Newsweek
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
OPINION: 10 Series You Need To Stream in Summer 2025
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Summer has finally arrived, and networks are working overtime to deliver our summer watchlist, bringing us new seasons of some hit television series while also offering brand-new stories for us to get stuck into. There's going to be something for everyone to stream this summer. Whether you like young adult novel adaptations, period dramas, reality shows, or superhero stories, one of the top streaming services has got your back. We've trawled the schedule for some of the best series streaming in summer 2025, kicking off this month and wading all the way through to August. Read on below to get some inspiration for your summer watchlist. The Best TV Series To Stream Summer 2025 Love Island USA Release Date: June 3 June 3 Where to Stream: Peacock Reality television lovers, we're serving you first. A brand new season of Love Island USA just kicked off on Peacock, and you're now going to want to miss the drama. READ: Love Island UK Season 12 – Release Date, Schedule, How To Watch We Were Liars Release Date: June 18 June 18 Where to Stream: Prime Video Emily Alyn Lind stars as Cadence Sinclair in this adaptation of E. Lockhart's Goodreads Choice Award-winning book, We Were Liars. Following a terrible accident, Cadence struggles to remember the events of her past, and the series sets about piecing those memories together. America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (Season 2) Release Date: June 18 June 18 Where to Stream: Netflix America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Season 2. America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Season 2. Courtesy of Netflix Giddy up! We return to Dallas, Texas, this summer when a new pool of hopefuls try out for the most notable cheer squad in the NFL. Following the success of last summer's first season, America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders is back with even more drama. The Buccaneers (Season 2) Release Date: June 18 June 18 Where to Stream: Apple TV+ Another series returning for its second season is The Buccaneers, which follows a group of young American girls who burst onto the scene in 1870s London. Now they've made themselves at home, and Apple TV+ says this season will feature the girls as they "wrestle with romance, lust, jealousy, births and death." The Gilded Age (Season 3) Release Date: June 22 June 22 Where to Stream: Max Period drama fans are being served well this summer, as season three of The Gilded Age returns to HBO and Max on June 22. This season chronicles the societal shifts in 1880s New York, where old money clashes with new money, with our fan-favorite characters returning. The Bear (Season 4) Release Date: June 25 June 25 Where to Stream: Hulu Talking of fan-favorites, The Bear has been a hit over the three years it's been on air, and it returns this summer with what many expect to be the final season. Led by Jeremy Allen White as Carmen 'Carmy' Berzatto, The Bear follows a young fine-dining chef who returns to Chicago to run his family's sandwich shop. The Summer I Turned Pretty (Season 3) Release Date: July 16 July 16 Where to Stream: Prime Video Belly (Lola Tung) and Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno) in THE SUMMER I TURNED PRETTY. Belly (Lola Tung) and Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno) in THE SUMMER I TURNED PRETTY. Erika Doss/Prime The highly anticipated third and final season lands on Prime Video this summer, and everyone wants to know: will Belly pick Jeremiah or Conrad? Eyes of Wakanda Release Date: August 6 August 6 Where to Stream: Disney+ Marvel fans, you've got a brand new series to get stuck into this summer with Eyes of Wakanda, which follows the warriors who travel the world to retrieve dangerous vibranium artifacts. Landing on Disney+ on August 6, the Eyes of Wakanda features a stellar voice cast including Gary Anthony Williams, Anika Noni Rose, Cress Williams, Lynn Whitfield, Steve Toussaint, Zeke Alton, Winnie Harlow, and Jona Xiao. Alien: Earth Release Date: August 12 August 12 Where to Stream: Hulu More franchise fun is coming in August as the long-awaited series from Noah Hawley, Alien: Earth, lands on FX and Hulu. Following the crash-landing of a mysterious space vessel on Earth, a group of soldiers discover something that puts them face-to-face with the greatest threat to the planet. Peacemaker (Season 2) Release Date: August 21 August 21 Where to Stream: Max After a three-year wait, DC Studios delivers the second season of James Gunn's Peacemaker. Starring John Cena in the titular role, Peacemaker follows the superhero as he struggles to reconcile his past with his newfound sense of purpose. Thursday Murder Club Release Date: August 28 August 28 Where to Stream: Netflix Celia Imrie, Sir Ben Kingsley, Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan in The Thursday Murder Club. Celia Imrie, Sir Ben Kingsley, Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan in The Thursday Murder Club. Giles Keyte/Netflix To close out the summer, we have the book-to-screen adaptation of Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club. Directed by Harry Potter's Chris Columbus and written by Katy Brand and Suzanne Heathcote, The Thursday Murder Club starsHelen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley, Celia Imrie, and Naomi Ackie.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The 'Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders' Are Back! New Squad Faces Tears, More Pressure and Tougher Expectations in Season 2 Trailer
Netflix just dropped a new trailer for America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders season 2 The reality docuseries will chronicle the squad's 2024-2025 season as the team welcomes fresh faces among returning fan-favorites New episodes of America's Sweethearts premiere Wednesday, June 18Things are heating up for the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders! In a new trailer released ahead of the season 2 premiere of America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders on Wednesday, June 18, fans are getting their first extended look at what's to come for the squad in new episodes. As this season's team is put together, the tension mounts and new drama awaits. "We're excited that there's a lot of new girls," one returning cheerleader says. "Every year, the talent just gets better and better and better." Another prospective squad member adds: "We've always been told, there's a 100 more girls who would love to do this job." Even Kelli Finglass, DCC director, is affected by the grueling audition process. "It's hard when you have to put your heart aside," choreographer Judy Trammell says, to which a teary-eyed Finglass responds: "Yeah, but at what cost?" At another point in the process, Finglass elaborates on the competitive aspect of choosing a team. "The pressure doesn't go away, we just cut a good one," she says. The new season follows at least one cheerleader who had previously tried out, as well as another who is following in the footsteps of her mother, who was a member of the DCC decades ago. And another prospective squad member reveals that the girls "all do crazy things to be here." "I have three jobs, four if you count DCC," she says, alluding to the financial implications of making the team. According to Netflix, season 2 of director Greg Whiteley's hit sports reality series will "continue giving viewers unfiltered access into this iconic team and franchise." The new episodes will chronicle "the 2024-25 Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders squad from start to finish — kicking off at auditions and training camp and continuing all the way through the NFL season." is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, meanwhile, is part of the growing expanded Dallas Cowboys universe on Netflix. In addition to the new season, America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys will explore the history of the NFL team and its owner Jerry Jones. That series is expected to debut later this summer. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Season 2 of America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders premieres Wednesday, June 18. Read the original article on People
