Daddy cool! Hugh Jackman looks rugged as he treats his wife and children to an ice cream during family day out

He's had a hectic few weeks as he promotes new blockbuster film Wolverine.

But Hugh Jackman proved just where his priorities lie on Friday as he took a day off to spend with wife Deborra-Lee Furness and their children Ava and Oscar.

The doting dad took time out from his busy schedule to wander around East Hampton in New York where he bought his family some ice cream.

Getting away from the rigmarole of the promo circuit, the actor seemed keen to just completely relax and do the type of thing that every family does on a sunny day.

Instantly recognisable thanks to his rugged beard, Hugh, 44, wore Khaki cargo shorts and a casual white jersey as he wandered around, sticking close to adopted son Oscar.

Tasty treat: The star picked up some ice cream for wife Deborra and children Oscar and Ava, although he resisted

His actress wife, 57, followed closely behind, holding the hand of the couple's young daughter Ava, who bounded along beside her.

And although they attracted attention from passes by, the star seemed oblivious, only concentrating on having a good day out with his nearest and dearest.

He kept a affectionate arm on his son's shoulder as they walked across the road, proving what a protective father he is.

The family then stopped off at an ice cream shop to pick up some tasty treats, but although Deborra and the children tucked in Hugh was able to resist.

Just the day before the actor was in NYC to promote the new X Men spin-off film, looking dapper in a grey suit on the Jimmy Fallon show.

Hugh's latest film, due out on Friday, follows X-Men Origins: Wolverine, which was released in 2009 and despite dividing critics still made an impressive $374 million at the worldwide box office.

The next installment of the franchise will be X Men: Days of Future Past, which will be released next year.

Hugh has described Wolverine as a 'career defining role' saying: 'It may be the strongest of all the roles I've played.'

 Staying in character: Hugh Jackman sported his Wolverine beard for an appearance on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday in New York

Now there's another baby George… at Downton: Lady Mary Crawley pictured cradling newborn son days after Baby Cambridge's arrival

·  Last season of the hit show ended with Matthew Crawley dying in a car crash

·  Fictional newborn was named George- apparently after King George V- when filming started months ago

Just as one aristocratic baby George arrives, along comes another.

In the latest preview shots from hit costume drama Downton Abbey, Lady Mary Crawley proudly clutches her newborn son.

The last time fans of the show saw her during last year’s Christmas special, the character – played by Michelle Dockery -  had just given birth and the youngster had yet to be named.

The series ended with her husband Matthew dying in a car crash, leaving the newborn fatherless.

As filming on the new series started months ago, ITV clearly named the fictional baby George first - apparently after King George V.

The photo will also set off wild speculation of a new romance among Downton Abbey’s many fans.

Posing with his daughter Sybil, Lady Mary’s brother-in-law Tom Branson – played by Allen Leech - also lost his spouse in the last series.

His wife – also called Sybil – died during childbirth.

Now two of the show’s key protagonists have been left as bereaved parents, it seems they may be on the cusp of forming a new relationship.

Bad break! Frank Ocean cancels the rest of his Australian tour after tearing vocal cords

Frank Ocean is canceling his sold out Australian tour after only one show because of a tear on his vocal cords.

Live Nation posted on its Facebook page early Friday that the Grammy winner was ordered by doctors to rest his voice after performing in Melbourne's Festival Hall on Thursday night.

The 25-year old's representative confirmed the painful injury and cancellation of the tour's three remaining shows.

Because of his busy calendar Live Nation said the R&B singer would not be able to reschedule the Australian dates but all of the tickets will be refunded.

The 6ft singer was set to perform Friday at Festival Hall and in Sydney's Hordern Pavillion on Monday and Tuesday.

Ocean won two Grammy Awards this year, including Best Urban Contemporary Album for Channel ORANGE.

Chris Brown, 23, refused to join in a standing ovation as Ocean took the stage to receive that award that night. 

The openly gay rapper also shared another gong for Best Rap/Song Collaboration award for No Church in the Wild with Kanye West and Jay-Z, taken from their album Watch the Throne.