Historical clue formulations

• King of Pop, in tabloids — 2021-01-20
• Tabloid nickname of the '80s — 2015-02-26
• "Thriller" singer, in tabloids — 2014-06-04
• Onetime tabloid nickname — 2011-01-27
• Alternative nickname for the Gloved One — 2008-04-17
• The King of Pop, in headlines — 2007-04-29
• "Thriller" singer's nickname — 1999-09-21
• "Thriller" singer, in tabloids — 1999-02-24